Nov 06 Jenniffer González of Puerto Rico’s pro-statehood party edges ahead in gubernatorial election By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The winner will replace Gov. Pedro Pierluisi, who was defeated by González in an upset in a primary election that was held in June by their New Progressive Party. 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 Stocks and bitcoin soar after Trump’s victory, while inflation worries rise; Dow surges 1,200 By Associated Press Of course, how much change Trump will be able to effect will likely depend on whether his fellow Republicans win control of Congress, and that’s still to be determined. Continue reading
Nov 06 Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3 By Geoff Mulvihill, Christine Fernando, Associated Press But the ban, and other restrictive laws, are not automatically repealed. Advocates now have to ask courts to overturn laws to square with the new amendment. Continue reading
Nov 06 Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Other state measures affected wages, taxes and education, including school choice measures defeated in Kentucky and Nebraska. Continue reading
Nov 06 How global leaders are reacting to Trump’s election win By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Trump’s first term saw him insult and alienate many of the United States’ longstanding 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… 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