Nov 06 Iran's currency drops to a record low as Trump clinches the U.S. presidency By Amir Vahdat, Nasser Karimi, Associated Press The rial traded on Wednesday at 703,000 rials to the dollar. In 2015, at the time of Iran's nuclear deal with world powers, it was at 32,000 to $1. Continue reading
Nov 06 Voter anxiety over the economy and desires for 'total upheaval' brought Trump back to office, AP VoteCast shows By Josh Boak, Linley Sanders, Associated Press About 3 in 10 voters said they wanted total upheaval in how the country is run, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters nationwide. Continue reading
Nov 06 Trump's first term insulted and alienated U.S. allies, second term likely to upset world already in crisis Trump's first term saw him insult and alienate longstanding American allies. His return to the White House, four years after losing office to President Joe Biden, has huge consequences for everything from global trade to climate change to multiple crises… Continue reading
Nov 06 Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won't be easy By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The war has ignited a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, driven Israel into increasing international isolation, with two world courts examining charges of war crimes, and has sparked a wave of protests on American campuses that have fueled debate over the… Continue reading
Nov 06 Here's where Donald Trump stands on key policies ahead of his second administration By Bill Barrow, Associated Press He talks about ending federal taxes on workers' tips and Social Security, but his tax policies broadly tilt toward corporations and wealthier Americans… Continue reading
Nov 06 AP Race Call: Donald Trump wins Wisconsin By Associated Press, Scott Bauer, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump won the key state of Wisconsin on Wednesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a critical battleground. The win delivers 10 Electoral College votes to Trump. He narrowly won Wisconsin in 2016, becoming the first Republican… Continue reading
Nov 06 Donald Trump elected 47th president of the United States By Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Jill Colvin, Will Weissert, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election and a second term in the White House, four years after losing the 2020 election to President Joe Biden, the Associated Press reports. Continue reading
Nov 06 Thanks for joining us By Molly Finnegan So far, the Associated Press has not called a winner in the presidential election. With 267 electoral votes, former President Donald Trump is poised to become the 47th president. Keep following PBS News election coverage, as more votes are counted… Continue reading
Nov 06 Trump celebrates GOP congressional wins By Associated Press Donald Trump made sure to recognize GOP wins in down ballot races in his speech in the early morning Wednesday. "The number of victories in the senate was absolutely incredible," Trump said. Republicans have so far won 51 seats,… Continue reading
Nov 06 Trump says he'll fight 'for your family and your future' By Associated Press Donald Trump promised in his election night speech that he would "not rest until we have delivered the strong safe and prosperous America." "Every single day," Trump said, "I will be fighting for you with every breath in my… Continue reading