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Trump sends shockwaves with Attorney General nomination

Donald Trump's nomination of Congressman Matt Gaetz as his attorney general has sent shockwaves through Washington. Among all the president-elect's appointments so far, this is the most controversial, signalling Trump's…

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Trump set to win House of Representatives majority

Edison Research projected on Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump's Republican Party will hold control of both houses of Congress when he takes office in January. This majority will allow him…

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Trump names Elon Musk to role leading government efficiency drive

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump named Elon Musk to a role aimed at creating a more efficient government, handing even more influence to the world's richest man who donated millions of…

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Trump hush money judge delays ruling on immunity following election win

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money case has put off ruling on whether the president-elect's conviction should be thrown out on immunity grounds, enabling prosecutors to weigh next…

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Trump expected to tap US Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state

Donald Trump is expected to tap U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, sources said, putting the Florida-born politician on track to be the first Latino to…

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Decision Desk HQ projects Republicans will retain US House majority

Data provider Decision Desk HQ projected that President-elect Donald Trump's Republican Party had won a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, which would signal that Republicans would hold a…

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Trump, Putin speak as Biden plans to lobby Trump to stick with Ukraine

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and advised him not to escalate the Ukraine war, a source familiar with the conversation told Reuters, as President Joe…

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Americans see immigration as top issue for Trump to tackle, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans see immigration as the most pressing issue for President-elect Donald Trump to address, and a large majority believe he will order mass deportations of people living in the U.S.…

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Trump’s erratic foreign policy to meet ‘a world on fire’

While campaigning to regain the U.S. presidency, Donald Trump said that he would be able to end Russia's war in Ukraine in 24 hours, warned that Israel would be "eradicated"…

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Who could Trump pick for his new cabinet? Here are top contenders

Donald Trump has begun the process of choosing a cabinet and selecting other high-ranking administration officials following his presidential election victory. Here are the early picks and top contenders for…

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Trump picks Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff

President-elect Donald Trump announced that Susie Wiles, one of his two campaign managers, will be his White House chief of staff, entrusting a top position to a political operative who…

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Biden urges Americans to ‘bring down the temperature’ after Trump’s US election win

U.S. President Joe Biden urged Americans to "bring down the temperature" on Thursday following Republican Donald Trump's election victory and sought to console fellow Democrats who were alarmed by the…

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After Trump’s win, what happens next?

Donald Trump is headed back to the White House in January, but before then there are still a few things that have to happen. Here's what happens next: Final counting…

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Trump win to test limit of presidential power; Harris concedes but vows to ‘fight’

Donald Trump recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory on Wednesday as tens of millions of Americans looked past his criminal charges and divisive rhetoric to embrace a leader…

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Barriers broken and history made in several congressional races

With their victories, several candidates are set to be firsts. New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim, a Democrat, won his race to become the first Korean American elected to the Senate.…

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In a first, US independent turnout tops Democrats, ties Republicans, Edison Research says

Self-identified independents accounted for a larger share of voters in Tuesday's U.S. presidential election than Democrats and were tied with Republicans, Edison Research exit polling data showed. It was the…

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UPDATED: Republicans take Senate

Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday, ensuring that Donald Trump's party will control at least one chamber of Congress next…

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UPDATED:Donald Trump elected the 47th president of the United States

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a…

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Global reaction to the U.S. presidential election

World leaders rushed to congratulate Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday after he claimed victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election, which would cap a stunning…

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UPDATED: The US election at a glance

The U.S. presidential election takes place Nov. 5 and will be closely watched around the world. They will also be voting for members of Congress, who play a key part…

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US presidential election: What are the key dates?

Republican former President Donald Trump is set to face Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid. Election day…

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Trump and Harris both predict victory as the U.S. goes to the polls

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both predicted victory as they campaigned across Pennsylvania and other battleground states on Monday in the final, frantic day of an exceptionally close U.S. presidential…

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America on edge: How voters are dealing with election stress

Danielle Trenney, a 39-year-old project manager from western Pennsylvania, is so anxious about the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday that she decided to put up a Christmas tree early this…

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Why Pennsylvania’s election results will take time to count

By Alauna Safarpour, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Gettysburg College The USA is unlikely to know who wins the battleground state of Pennsylvania on election night. That’s because of a…

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US elections: here’s what’s at stake for Europe, in three key areas

By Waya Quiviger, Professor of Practice of Gobal Governance and Development, IE University Many pundits are claiming that the 2024 contest will be the most important US election since 1860.…

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As US election nears, Europe worries over impact on Ukraine war and NATO

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump enter the final days of their close-fought White House contest, Europe is jittery about the potential impact of the U.S. presidential election on the…

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Why we may not know the winner of the US presidential election on Nov. 5

The U.S. presidential election will take place on Nov. 5, but the winner of the razor-thin race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump may not be known for…

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First pig infected with H5N1 bird flu recorded in the US

H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus in swine in the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture…

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Biden will attend US presidential inauguration regardless of winner, White House says

President Joe Biden will attend the inauguration of the next U.S. president in January regardless of who wins next Tuesday's election, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Wednesday,…

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Europe will pay a ‘big price,’ Trump warns on tariffs

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump said the European Union would have to "pay a big price" for not buying enough American exports if he won the Nov. 5 election.…

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Harris lead over Trump dwindles to a single point, 44% to 43%, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Kamala Harris' lead over Donald Trump dwindled in the final stretch of the U.S. presidential contest, with the Democrat ahead by a single percentage point over the Republican, 44% to…

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US politicians, celebrities blast Trump-allied comedian for calling Puerto Rico ‘garbage’

Republican and Democratic leaders alike and Puerto Rican celebrities bashed comments made at a major Donald Trump event in New York by a comedian who called Puerto Rico a "floating…

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Trump likely to challenge any election loss. His options have narrowed

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says that if he does not win the Nov. 5 election, he will cry fraud and not accept the results - just as he did…

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With polls tight, US election campaigns target overseas voters

Bob Vallier, a Paris resident who has mostly lived outside the United States for the past 30 years, has already voted in his home state of Michigan for the Nov.…

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UN report says planet to warm by 3.1 C without greater action

Current climate policies will result in global warming of more than 3 degrees Celsius (5.4 degrees Fahrenheit) by the end of the century, according to a United Nations report, more…

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Trump leads Harris 47% to 45%, WSJ poll finds

Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, leads his Democratic rival Kamala Harris 47% to 45%, a Wall Street Journal poll found. The poll surveyed 1,500 registered voters from…

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UPDATED: Donald Trump files legal complaint against UK Labour Party over help for Kamala Harris

Donald Trump's campaign has accused British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party of "blatant foreign interference" in the U.S. presidential election after some volunteers travelled to help campaign for Kamala…

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Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that Harris holds 46%-43% lead over Trump

Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris held a marginal 46% to 43% lead over Republican former President Donald Trump, with a glum electorate saying the country is on the wrong…

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Donald Trump Serves Food, Cooks Fries At A McDonald’s In Campaign Photo-Op

Former President Donald Trump served food in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s drive-thru on Sunday after he claimed, without evidence, that Vice President Kamala Harris never worked at the fast-food restaurant while…

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Trump blames Ukraine’s Zelenskiy for starting war with Russia

Donald Trump on Thursday blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for helping start that nation's war with Russia, a comment that further suggests Trump is likely to radically shift U.S. policy…

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Harris grilled on Fox News on immigration, Biden’s fitness for office

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris defended the Biden administration's handling of illegal immigration in a combative television interview on Wednesday, blaming Republicans for failing to pass a border security bill.…

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Georgia’s Historic Voter Turnout Ahead of Presidential Election

Voters in Georgia turned out in record numbers as the battleground state opened early voting for the Nov. 5 presidential election between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, state…

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Harris holds steady, marginal 45%-42% lead over Trump, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris held a marginal 3-percentage-point lead over Republican Donald Trump - 45% to 42% - as the two stayed locked in a tight race to win…

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Spacecraft blasts off to hunt alien life

NASA launched a spacecraft from Florida on a mission to examine whether Jupiter's moon Europa has conditions suitable to support life, with a focus on the large subsurface ocean believed…

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US warns Iran to stop plotting against Trump

The United States has warned the Iranian government to stop all plotting against Republican Donald Trump and said that Washington would view any attempt on his life as an act…

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Man arrested near Trump rally in California faces gun charges

A man arrested at a security checkpoint near Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's California rally on Saturday faces gun charges after he was found in possession of loaded firearms, multiple…

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At least nine people dead in Florida from Hurricane Milton

At least nine people have been killed in Florida as a result of Hurricane Milton. On Wednesday, authorities in St. Lucie County reported four deaths at the Spanish Lakes Country…

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Hurricane Milton weakens as it marches across central Florida, homes destroyed

Hurricane Milton swept through central Florida on Thursday after hitting the state's west coast earlier, causing deadly tornadoes, destroying homes, and leaving nearly 2 million people without power. The storm…

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TikTok sued by 13 states and DC, accused of harming younger users

TikTok faces new lawsuits filed by 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia , accusing the popular social media platform of harming and failing to protect young people. The…

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People in Florida warned ‘you are going to die’ if they don’t evacuate as Hurricane Milton nears

Floridians on Wednesday had one final day to evacuate or hunker down ahead of the Category 5 Hurricane Milton, potentially one of the most destructive ever to hit the Gulf…

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Harris’ lead over Trump narrows to 46% vs 43%, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris led Republican Donald Trump by a marginal three percentage points - 46% to 43% - as the two remain locked in a close race to…

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Melania Trump defends abortion rights in upcoming memoir

Melania Trump made an extraordinary declaration in an eagerly awaited memoir to be published a month from election day: she is a passionate supporter of a woman’s right to control…

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US port strike ends, but clearing long ship queues will take time

U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports began reopening after dockworkers and port operators reached a wage deal to settle the industry's biggest work stoppage in nearly half a century,…

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Biden says US would not support Israeli strike on Iran nuclear sites

U.S. President Joe Biden said he would not support any Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear sites in response to its ballistic missile attack and urged Israel to act "proportionally" against…

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Walz and Vance clash, politely, at policy-heavy vice presidential debate

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance clashed on Tuesday at a vice presidential debate that was surprisingly civil amid the final stretch of an ugly election campaign marred by…

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What to Expect from Tim Walz and JD Vance in the VP Debate

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will face off next week in the only scheduled U.S. vice presidential debate, a chance for each man to reinforce his running mate's…

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Hurricane Helene slams into Florida, fears of widespread damage, deaths

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region late Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, raising fears of deaths, widespread damage and even…

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