President-elect Trump has pledged to implement sweeping changes on his first day in office, focusing on immigration, energy, and foreign policy. He aims to resume construction of the border wall, launch a large-scale deportation initiative, and end birthright citizenship by executive order. Trump plans to roll back Biden-era environmental regulations, ramp up oil production, and halt windmill projects. In foreign policy, he vows to shift … Continue reading Trump has big plans for ‘day one’ on immigration, energy and more

Vice President Harris conceded the presidential race to President-elect Trump on Wednesday after a decisive loss in key battleground states. Harris called Trump to congratulate him, and both agreed on the importance of uniting the country. Harris assured Trump of a peaceful transition, while President Biden also congratulated Trump and pledged a smooth handover. Trump, now the oldest president-elect and the first convicted felon to … Continue reading Harris calls Trump to concede election loss as Biden congratulates both candidates

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, marking a historic return to power after losing four years ago. His victory, secured with a win in Wisconsin, reflects a hard-edged approach, including attacks on opponent Kamala Harris and President Biden. Trump has vowed sweeping government reforms and retribution, promising to be a president for all Americans, and vowing to make America … Continue reading America picks Trump to make America great again

Former President Trump expressed cautious support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plan to remove fluoride from public water, stating, “it sounds OK to me.” Kennedy, who suspended his presidential campaign in August to endorse Trump, claimed that if Trump wins the election, his administration would advise removing fluoride due to alleged health risks. This follows Kennedy’s history of promoting unfounded health conspiracies, including anti-vaccine theories. … Continue reading Trump expresses tentative support for RFK Jr.’s plan to remove fluoride from water supply

Pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu has secured a second term as Moldova’s president, according to preliminary election results, bolstering the country’s EU aspirations and signaling a rejection of Russian influence. In the runoff, Sandu received 54.35% of the vote against Kremlin-aligned candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo. With significant support from the Moldovan diaspora, her victory is seen as a key endorsement of her pro-EU agenda. Sandu vowed to … Continue reading Maia Sandu wins second term in Moldovan election in rebuke to Kremlin

A federal judge ruled that Iowa can continue to contest the validity of hundreds of ballots from potential noncitizens, despite concerns that this could disenfranchise recently naturalized citizens. U.S. District Judge Stephen Locher sided with the state against a lawsuit from the ACLU, which represented a Latino group and four recent citizens who were placed on a questionable registration list. Iowa’s attorney general and secretary … Continue reading Judge rules Iowa can challenge validity of hundreds of ballots from potential noncitizens

NBC News submitted an Equal Time notice to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following Kamala Harris’s appearance on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) on November 2, 2024. The notice states that Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, appeared for 1 minute and 30 seconds without charge. This filing allows other qualified candidates to request equal airtime from NBC for a limited time, which comes amid criticism from … Continue reading NBC files Equal Time notice for Harris’ SNL cameo following backlash

The euthanasia of Peanut, an Instagram-famous pet squirrel, by New York wildlife officials has sparked controversy and become a talking point in the lead-up to the U.S. presidential election. JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, criticized the government’s actions during a rally, arguing that the incident highlights misplaced priorities, especially in light of issues like illegal immigration. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) had seized … Continue reading Trump ‘fired up’ about euthanasia of Peanut the squirrel

The Republican Party filed a lawsuit in Georgia on Saturday against Fulton County for accepting absentee ballots over the weekend, claiming it violates election laws. GOP Chairman Michael Whatley criticized local officials for not allowing poll observers and for opening election offices at the last minute, which he argues undermines public trust. A judge ruled against the GOP, but they plan to appeal. Georgia Secretary … Continue reading RNC announces election integrity lawsuit in Georgia

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., declined to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally in Detroit, where she spoke alongside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and United Auto Workers members. While Ocasio-Cortez and others supported Harris, Tlaib focused on encouraging voter turnout without mentioning Harris. Tlaib has been critical of the Biden-Harris administration’s response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, resonating with many constituents in Michigan, Fox News has … Continue reading Rashida Tlaib refuses to endorse Kamala Harris as Gaza war takes toll on Dem voter base

During a campaign stop in Scranton, Pennsylvania, President Joe Biden urged union carpenters to support Vice President Kamala Harris and gubernatorial candidate Tim Walz, highlighting his longstanding ties to organized labor. Despite a smaller turnout compared to past rallies, Biden shared nostalgic anecdotes and focused on economic opportunities while acknowledging the political distance from Harris, who is attracting larger crowds with celebrity support. He expressed … Continue reading Biden returns to his hometown after a limited campaign role

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s suggestion to potentially repeal the CHIPS Act could hurt the reelection chances of GOP Rep. Brandon Williams in New York. At a campaign event, Johnson indicated Republicans might consider repealing the semiconductor manufacturing package if they regain power, but later clarified that he supports Micron’s investment in the area and does not intend to repeal the act. Williams quickly defended the … Continue reading Speaker Mike Johnson walks back comments that GOP would ‘probably’ try to repeal CHIPS Act

In what is likely her final campaign speech before Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed supporters in downtown Atlanta, criticizing former President Trump and celebrating young voters. She emphasized the significance of the upcoming election, saying, “We have three days left in one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime,” and attacked Trump as “unstable” and obsessed with power. Harris praised Generation Z … Continue reading Harris tears into Trump, praises Gen Z in closing argument to Georgia voters

U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump has sued CBS News, alleging that it aired a “misleading” interview with his opponent, Kamala Harris. The lawsuit, filed in Texas, claims CBS’s 60 Minutes omitted parts of Harris’s response to a question on the Israel-Hamas conflict, making her position appear clearer than it was. CBS has denied the allegations, Al-Jazeera has reported. The case was filed in Amarillo, Texas, in a … Continue reading Trump sues CBS over ‘misleading’ interview with rival VP Kamala Harris

Eight Mexican Supreme Court justices, including Chief Justice Norma Piña, announced they would resign rather than participate in judicial elections mandated by a recent judicial overhaul. The reform, championed by former President López Obrador and his successor Claudia Sheinbaum, shifts judicial appointments from Senate selection to public elections, aiming to reduce corruption. However, critics warn this threatens judicial independence and subjects courts to political influence, … Continue reading 8 of 11 members of Mexico’s Supreme Court to resign

UK Treasury Chief Secretary Darren Jones stated the country is still feeling the effects of former PM Liz Truss’s economic missteps, as market concerns arise following the recent budget. Jones contrasted the current fiscal situation with the turmoil after Truss’s unfunded £45bn tax cuts, noting that today’s approach includes verified fiscal plans by the Office for Budget Responsibility. He defended the £950 daily rate for … Continue reading UK still suffering from trauma of Liz Truss, says Treasury chief

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on Friday after the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), in power since 1966, lost in general elections. Preliminary results showed opposition parties had won over half of the 61 seats in parliament, ending the BDP’s nearly six-decade rule. The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), led by human rights lawyer Duma Boko, secured at least 24 seats, with the Botswana … Continue reading Botswana president concedes election, ending his party’s 58-year rule

An internal email obtained by the Associated Press reveals a dispute within the White House over President Biden’s recent remarks calling someone “garbage.” During a livestreamed video call, Biden appeared to criticize Trump supporters, but the official transcript was altered to suggest he was only referring to comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who made offensive comments about Puerto Rico. The White House stenographers’ office, responsible for accurate … Continue reading Transcript of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks altered by White House

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a $300 million property tax hike to close a $982 million budget gap for 2025, despite previously pledging not to raise property taxes. Johnson cited the need to avoid mass layoffs and maintain city services, though the proposal faces opposition from several aldermen who suggest alternative budget cuts, especially within the police department. The increase would impact homeowners, adding … Continue reading Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes $300 million property tax hike

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed this week that former President Trump has “promised” him control over public health agencies, including HHS, CDC, FDA, NIH, and USDA, if Trump wins in November. Kennedy, an anti-vaccine advocate, endorsed Trump after suspending his independent campaign. Medical experts, like former Surgeon General Jerome Adams, expressed concerns about Kennedy’s influence, warning it could increase vaccine hesitancy. Trump has praised Kennedy’s … Continue reading RFK Jr. says Trump has ‘promised’ him ‘control of the public health agencies’

Kamala Harris urged Americans to “stop pointing fingers at each other,” responding to President Biden’s recent “garbage” comments about Trump’s supporters, and aimed to keep the focus on Trump in the campaign’s final days. Speaking in key states, Harris highlighted unity, rejecting divisive rhetoric and emphasizing that she would represent all Americans, including Trump voters. Meanwhile, the White House clarified that Biden’s comments targeted rhetoric … Continue reading Harris promises to ‘represent all Americans’

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that if Republicans win control and Donald Trump is re-elected, they plan a “massive reform” of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aiming to reduce regulations. At a campaign stop, Johnson responded to a supporter calling for “No Obamacare,” emphasizing that while the ACA is “deeply ingrained,” Republicans have “a lot of ideas” for overhauling it. Trump’s campaign, however, distanced itself … Continue reading Johnson’s ‘No Obamacare’ Remark Draws Attention to Unpopular Stance

President Biden’s remark on Tuesday sparked controversy when he said, “The only garbage I see out there is [Trump’s] supporters,” referring to rhetoric from a recent Trump rally where Puerto Rico was derogatorily labeled “a floating island of garbage.” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre later clarified that Biden wasn’t broadly calling Trump supporters garbage, insisting he views himself as president for all Americans. This … Continue reading White House denies that Biden referred to Trump supporters as ‘garbage’

Bulgaria’s center-right GERB party led the parliamentary election on Sunday, securing 26.4% of the vote, but failed to achieve a majority necessary to stabilize the political landscape. Reformist party We Continue the Change (PP) followed with 14.9%, and the pro-Russia ultra-nationalist Revival party garnered 12.9%. This election, the seventh in four years, was prompted by the inability of political parties to form a coalition government … Continue reading Bulgaria centre right leads in snap vote, fails to win majority: Exit polls

Uruguay is set for a tight presidential election runoff on November 24 after center-left candidate Yamandú Orsi led the first round of voting, garnering over 1 million votes. He outpaced the ruling conservative coalition’s candidate, Álvaro Delgado, who received 644,147 votes, while third-place candidate Andrés Ojeda, with 385,685 votes, pledged to support Delgado. Voters also rejected a controversial pension reform plan aimed at lowering the … Continue reading Uruguay presidential election heads to runoff with center-left candidate in lead