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Hungary's leader Orbán predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summit
Read full article: Hungary's leader Orbán predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summitHungary's prime minister is predicting that Donald Trump's new administration will abandon U.S. support for Ukraine.
Judge strikes down Biden administration program shielding immigrant spouses from deportation
Read full article: Judge strikes down Biden administration program shielding immigrant spouses from deportationA federal judge has struck down a Biden administration policy that aimed to ease a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens.
Trump victory spurs worry among migrants abroad, but it's not expected to halt migration
Read full article: Trump victory spurs worry among migrants abroad, but it's not expected to halt migrationDonald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election instantly changed calculations for millions of migrants or potential migrants across the globe.
The story of how Trump went from diminished ex-president to a victor once again
Read full article: The story of how Trump went from diminished ex-president to a victor once againWith his commanding victory over Kamala Harris, Donald Trump has achieved a stunning political comeback that seemed unimaginable after his refusal to accept his loss in the 2020 election ended with his supporters violently storming the Capitol.
Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student loan forgiveness
Read full article: Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student loan forgivenessPresident-elect Donald Trump has not said what he would do on student loan forgiveness, leaving millions of borrowers facing uncertainty over what will happen with their payments once President Joe Biden leaves office.
Leader of the free world has never been a role Trump has embraced. The world has gotten the message
Read full article: Leader of the free world has never been a role Trump has embraced. The world has gotten the messageBased on Donald Trump’s first term and his campaign statements, the United States will become less predictable, more chaotic, colder to allies and warmer to some strongmen, and much more transactional in picking friends globally than before.
Who is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's new White House chief of staff?
Read full article: Who is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's new White House chief of staff?Susie Wiles, President-elect Donald Trump's pick as White House chief of staff, has decades of political experience but has largely shunned the spotlight.
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
Read full article: Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigationsRacist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
Biden will visit the Amazon rainforest as part of six-day trip to Latin America
Read full article: Biden will visit the Amazon rainforest as part of six-day trip to Latin AmericaThe White House says President Joe Biden will become the first sitting president to visit the Amazon rainforest later this month when he travels to Brazil as part of a six-day trip to Latin America.
President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post
Read full article: President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the postPresident-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff.
Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few wins
Read full article: Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few winsRepublicans running on the ballot underneath President-elect Donald Trump have made gains in numerous state legislatures.
GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority
Read full article: GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majorityHouse Republican leaders are projecting confidence that they will keep control of the U.S. House.
Florida House, Senate unveil new leaders, committees ahead of next session
Read full article: Florida House, Senate unveil new leaders, committees ahead of next sessionIncoming House Speaker Daniel Perez on Thursday rolled out changes to House committees, while saying lawmakers have “spent taxpayer funds excessively and indiscriminately in the last few years.”
Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders
Read full article: Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful ordersDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has directed the military to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.
In Portland, Oregon, political outsider Keith Wilson elected mayor after homelessness-focused race
Read full article: In Portland, Oregon, political outsider Keith Wilson elected mayor after homelessness-focused raceVoters in Portland, Oregon, have elected political outsider Keith Wilson as their next mayor.
Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob Casey
Read full article: Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob CaseyRepublican David McCormick has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal U.S. Senate seat, beating three-term Democratic Sen. Bob Casey.
A Texas border county backed Democrats for generations. Trump won it decisively
Read full article: A Texas border county backed Democrats for generations. Trump won it decisivelyRepublicans had a big night in South Texas, flipping predominately Hispanic counties along the US-Mexico border.
Certain absentee ballots in one Georgia county will be counted if they're received late
Read full article: Certain absentee ballots in one Georgia county will be counted if they're received lateCertain voters in Georgia’s third-largest county who received their absentee ballots late will have their votes counted as long as their ballots were postmarked by Election Day and are received by Friday.
NASCAR trucks driver Ty Majeski fined $12,500 for missing media session to vote in Wisconsin
Read full article: NASCAR trucks driver Ty Majeski fined $12,500 for missing media session to vote in WisconsinNASCAR Truck Series championship contender Ty Majeski was fined $12,500 for missing his media session to go vote in his home state of Wisconsin on Election Day.
Putin congratulates Trump on his election victory in his first public comments on the US vote
Read full article: Putin congratulates Trump on his election victory in his first public comments on the US voteRussian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in his first public comment on the outcome of the U.S. balloting.
White evangelical voters show steadfast support for Donald Trump's presidency
Read full article: White evangelical voters show steadfast support for Donald Trump's presidencyFormer President Donald Trump once again won the support of about 8 in 10 white evangelical Christian voters in his election to a second term.
Rioters who stormed Capitol after Trump's 2020 defeat toast his White House return
Read full article: Rioters who stormed Capitol after Trump's 2020 defeat toast his White House returnSome of the Donald Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago are celebrating the president-elect's electoral victory.
Bribery charges brought against Mississippi mayor, prosecutor and council member
Read full article: Bribery charges brought against Mississippi mayor, prosecutor and council memberThe mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, the top prosecutor in the state’s largest county and a Jackson City Council member have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges.
How 5 key demographic groups voted in 2024: AP VoteCast
Read full article: How 5 key demographic groups voted in 2024: AP VoteCastDonald Trump won the presidency after holding tight to his core base of voters and slightly expanding his coalition to include several groups that have traditionally been a part of the Democratic base.
The Latest: Republicans grow their Senate majority with a win in Pennsylvania
Read full article: The Latest: Republicans grow their Senate majority with a win in PennsylvaniaPresident Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation in what was his first appearance on camera in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris.
Defiant Giuliani says he's a victim of 'political persecution' as he's told again to give up assets
Read full article: Defiant Giuliani says he's a victim of 'political persecution' as he's told again to give up assetsA federal judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to quickly surrender cherished assets as part of a $148 million defamation judgment against the former New York City mayor.
Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss to Trump
Read full article: Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss to TrumpJoe Biden’s name wasn’t on the ballot, but history will likely remember Vice President Kamala Harris’ resounding defeat as his loss, too.
Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty
Read full article: Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertaintyThe Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week.
Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others
Read full article: Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and othersA military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid.