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Which states swung red since the 2020 presidential election to give Trump the win?

President-elect Donald Trump lost various swing states in the 2020 election. Here's which ones flipped back to red to gi...

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Harris formally concedes one day after Trump's sweeping victory

One day after former President Trump swept the battleground states to win back the White House, Vice President Kamala Ha...

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Democrats Retain Michigan Senate Seat

The win by Rep. Elissa Slotkin maintains Democrats' 25-year lock on the state's Senate delegation and gives the Democrat...

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'America First, Britain last? Trump victory leaves UK 'special relationship' in jeopardy'

After Donald Trump's thorough victory over Kamala Harris this morning, Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be trying to pre...

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Fear grows among NYC migrants as Mayor Adams vows to work with Trump on immigration issues

Donald Trump's presidential election victory left immigrants in New York City on edge Wednesday as they fear what will c...

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Why Latino voters shifted Republican to help elect Donald Trump

Donald Trump received a boost in the election by Latino voters, especially men, according to exit polls. It appears that...

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MPPs quietly agree to continue subsidizing Ontario political parties

Against the backdrop of a spring election — and with attention focused on the U.S. presidential campaign — MPPs have...

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3 Charlottesville men arrested for assault on Downtown Mall

The assault originated as a dispute over stolen property at the Haven day shelter, according to police....

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Trudeau government to ban TikTok's business operations

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the government is taking the drastic measure in response to "specif...

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Secretary of State: Voter turnout exceeded expectations

The phrase “record turnout” was an overarching theme on election day, and Secretary of State David Scanlan confirmed...

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What Trump’s historic victory says about America

Former President Donald Trump’s win reflected many voters’ frustration with issues from border security to the cost ...

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Germany may hold snap election next year as Scholz’s coalition collapses

Chancellor Olaf Scholz will have to rely on cobbled-together majorities to pass legislation and he plans to hold a parli...

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Kamala Harris Concedes: Calls For Unity, Commitment To Democracy

In a concession speech at Howard University on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed supporters with a messa...

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Trump Outperforms Polling for 3rd Straight Election

If the current popular vote results hold, President-elect Donald Trump will surpass national pollsters' expectations by ...

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Trump on Track to Win Popular Vote, Surpass His 2016 Victory

President-elect Donald Trump is outdistancing his Democrat rival in total ballots cast in the 2024 election....

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Wyse on top: Incumbent gets 4 more years on Benton board

Ranked-choice voting didn't play a factor even with a three-way race....

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Pot sales stay legal in Olivette and Des Peres. 'Deck stacked against us'

In Olivette, 53% of voters approved a ban. In Des Peres, 45% did. The measure needed at least 60% approval to pass....

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Biden admin is planning for a possible migrant surge before Trump takes office

The Biden administration is making contingency plans for a possible spike in immigration ahead of a Trump presidency, ac...

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Oregon 2024 election: What we know and what we’re waiting on

This is a developing story and may be updated A bad election for Democrats nationally had few reverberations in Oregon, ...

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How Republicans made gains with Latino voters

Details are coming in about how voting demographics broke down in the election. So far, it seems Republicans made gains ...

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Meet the Press NOW — November 6

Vice President Harris concedes the 2024 election to President-elect Trump. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard, Monica Alba, Ali...

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Dems come out strong in DuPage County races, ousting longtime coroner Richard Jorgensen, unofficial numbers show

Despite Republicans taking back the White House and U.S. Senate, Democrats at the local level had a strong showing acros...

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Trump Didn’t Win Pennsylvania. Kamala Harris Lost It.

The problem isn’t that cities like Reading are now Trump strongholds, but that Harris’s campaign gave few reasons fo...

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Paxton’s picks cement GOP hold on state’s highest criminal court

Texas’ highest criminal court will remain entirely in Republican control after all three conservative candidates endor...

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Americans voted for Trump. Here's what they chose — and the hope for all those who didn't

Voters picked a leader who embraced authoritarianism, division and dehumanization. Those who chose Kamala Harris, includ...

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Republicans capture third seat on Porter County Board of Commissioners

The Porter County Board of Commissioners will be solidly Republican come the first of the year following the reelection ...

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Here are L.A. County's three new members of Congress

Democrats Laura Friedman, Luz Rivas and Gil Cisneros were elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in deep-blue dist...

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Texas GOP poised to increase its majorities in the Legislature

Republicans were poised to expand their majority in the Texas House on Tuesday evening, and appeared on track to flip tw...

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Ireland's Taoiseach 'intends' to call General Election this week

Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed when he plans to dissolve the Dáil and when he hopes a General Election polling d...

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Trump makes gains with some Puerto Ricans this election despite controversial 'garbage' joke

Donald Trump carried several Puerto Rican-heavy counties in Florida, despite controversial ‘floating garbage’ joke t...

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Teary-eyed Nancy Pelosi arrives to see Kamala Harris concede presidential race at Howard University

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared to be on the verge of tears when she arrived at Howard University on Wednesda...

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Harris Officially Concedes to Trump, Promises Peaceful Transition of Power

The vice president also confirmed that she had earlier called Trump to concede the election....

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges allies to act before North Korean troops reach the front

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged its allies to stop “watching” and take steps before North Korean tro...

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Gov. Jim Pillen to lead Nebraska delegation to Czech Republic, Germany

Gov. Jim Pillen and state leaders will embark on a diplomatic and trade mission to the Czech Republic and Germany later ...

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76% of Minnesotans voted in 2024 election, secretary of state estimates

The Secretary of State's office announced on Wednesday that early estimates indicate voter turnout of about 76% for the ...

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‘Don’t ever give up’: Kamala Harris concedes but vows to keep fighting for America’s future

Kamala Harris has delivered her concession speech, urging Americans to accept the results of the election and to keep fi...

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The impact of the election for Congress

The GOP has won back control of the White House and the Senate, and they’re within striking distance of taking the Hou...

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Qatar-Indonesia trade up by 12% in 5 years: Ambassador

Joelyn BaluyutDOHATrade between Qatar and Indonesia has seen a 12 percent growth over the past five years, underscoring ...

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Parties deliver closing arguments in Adam Fravel trial

The jury began its deliberation around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday after hours of closing arguments....

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'Today's Willie Geist Says Celebrity Endorsements 'Didn't Help' Kamala Harris

"Today" star Willie Geist is sharing his 2 cents on the 2024 Presidential Election ... acknowledging Vice President Kama...

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Kamala Harris concedes, delivers remarks at Howard University | PHOTOS

Vice President Kamala Harris concedes, delivers remarks at Howard University on Wednesday, November 6, 2024....

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Election night reveals new faces for Corvallis council

A clear winner emerged from most of the contested races, though candidates in one ward remain just 63 votes apart....

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Representative-elect McBride hopes Harris' defeat is a 'slingshot moment'

NPR's Juana Summers talks with state Senator-elect Sarah McBride, a Democrat, who won in Delaware. She is the first open...

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Donald Trump will return the White House in a dramatic victory

Trump won the election fair and square -- he won the electoral college vote and is expected to win the popular vote as w...

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Abortion policy to blame for Harris defeat, head of UK Republicans group says

Around 50 people attended an event in London to celebrate Donald Trump’s victory....

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Wisconsin Republican chair explains how his swing state went for Trump

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Brian Schimming, chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, about how the swing stat...

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‘He’s going to change that’: With a second Trump presidency, New Hampshire residents looking for a change

Jonathan Paquette wants to buy a house. But supporting his wife and six kids on one paycheck feels like he can hardly bu...

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New Jersey May Soon Mandate Pay Transparency in Job Postings: Implications for Employers

New Jersey may soon join nearly a dozen states, including New York, in mandating pay transparency in job postings.On Sep...

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IN FLANDERS FIELDS: 'The torch; be yours to hold it high'

Fallen indigenous soldiers and veterans will be a focal point of this year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies in Belgium...

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Trump celebrates second White House win as Harris responds to election loss

Trump declared victory in a speech at the Palm Beach convention center in Florida. Vice President Kamala Harris did not ...

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St. Paul voters reject child care subsidies, move city elections to even years

Voters in St. Paul rejected a ballot measure Tuesday that, if passed, would have raised property taxes to support child ...

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Ishiba congratulates Trump on election victory; hopes to meet him soon

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump after the Republican nominee declared vic...

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Democrats fail to break Republican supermajority in Florida Legislature

Florida Democrats saw their hopes dashed Tuesday night when their efforts to break the GOP supermajority in the state Ho...

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Bernie Sanders slams Democrats for 'abandoning working class' in scathing statement

The popular Independent progressive who won reelection to Vermont's Senate slammed the Democratic Party for abandoning i...

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What. Just. Happened? Making Sense Of Democrats' Blowout Loss

Donald Trump appealed to voters’ nostalgia for the pre-COVID-19 economy....

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Province to cover 39 per cent hike in RCMP costs to rural municipalities for a year

Paul McLauchlin, president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, said the freeze is appreciated, but concerns remain o...