Nov 07 WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin holds briefing on transition of power after Trump election win By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Austin reminded all members of the military that they swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution — “and that is precisely what you will continue to do.”… Continue reading
Nov 07 Interactive: How key groups of Americans voted in 2024 By News Desk Donald Trump won a decisive victory in Tuesday's election with support from some demographic groups who have favored him in the past, as well as wider margins from others that have been traditional Democratic strongholds, according to AP VoteCast data. Continue reading
Nov 07 White evangelical voters show steadfast support for Donald Trump's presidency By Peter Smith, Associated Press Trump’s strongest supporters among evangelical leaders can likely expect the kind of White House access they had in the first Trump term. Continue reading
Nov 07 Putin congratulates Donald Trump on his election victory in first public comments on U.S. vote By Associated Press The Kremlin earlier welcomed Trump’s claim that he could negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine “in 24 hours” but emphasized that it will wait for concrete policy steps. Continue reading
Nov 07 Rioters who stormed Capitol after Trump's 2020 defeat toast his White House return By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Trump's praise of Jan. 6 defendants was a centerpiece of his campaign, with rallies honoring them as heroes featuring a song he collaborated on with a group of jailed rioters. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: Federal Reserve Chair Powell holds news conference following interest rate meeting By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Fed's future moves are now more uncertain in the aftermath of the election, given that Trump's economic proposals have been widely flagged as potentially inflationary. Continue reading
Nov 07 For many Iranians, Trump's return intensifies worries about war. Yet some see reasons for hope By Melina Walling, Associated Press Trump’s first term in office was marked by a particularly troubled period, when he pursued a policy of “maximum pressure” against Tehran. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: 'America endures,' Biden says in first address after Trump victory By Associated Press The president-elect now has a 75-day transition period to build out his team before Inauguration Day arrives on Jan. 20. Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch 6:01 Trump prepares for White House return after decisive victory By Geoff Bennett, Solveig Rennan Former President Donald Trump will return to the Oval Office as the 47th president of the United States after a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Republicans could enjoy unchecked control over Washington with a Senate majority secured, but… Continue watching
Nov 06 Watch 7:51 Harris urges supporters to 'never give up the fight for our democracy' in concession By Laura Barrón-López, Saher Khan, Layla Quran Vice President Harris addressed a crowd of supporters outside her alma mater, Howard University, on Wednesday where she delivered a concession speech reflecting on her whirlwind campaign and leaving her voters with a message of hope and faith in democracy. Continue watching