Tropical Storm Nicole Forces Evacuations in Bahamas, Florida
Tropical Storm Nicole forced people from their homes in the Bahamas and threatened to grow into a rare November hurricane in Florida on Wednesday, shutting down airports and Disney World as well as prompting evacuation orders, included Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.
Uvalde residents vote for Abbott over O’Rourke in Texas gubernatorial race, months after school shooting
Post Content Residents of Uvalde County, where a tragic school shooting unfolded nearly six months ago, have voted in favor of Greg Abbott in Tuesday’s governor race. With all precincts reporting, Uvalde County says 4,760 residents – 60.18% – voted for Republican incumbent Abbott, compared to the 3,031, or 38.32%, who chose Democratic challenger Beto […]
Early lessons from the US midterm elections as votes are still being counted
Read More The mere fact that there are so many unknowns on the morning after election day is a sign that the night didn’t go as many had expected. The Republicans have not yet taken control of the US Senate or the House of Representatives and if they do, it won’t be by any huge […]
Biden to hold post-midterms press conference, says ‘millions made their voices heard’
Post Content President Biden is set to hold a press conference at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday as numerous key congressional races around the U.S. remain too close to call. In his first tweet post-Election Day, Biden wrote “Democracy doesn’t happen by accident. We have to defend, strengthen, and renew it. “I’ll have more to say […]
Minnesota Lottery Causes Monday Powerball Delay
The Minnesota Lottery was delayed nearly 10 hours Monday for the record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot.
‘Squad’-backed Summer Lee projected winner in Pennsylvania contest
Post Content The Associated Press projects that Democratic state Rep. Summer Lee will defeat GOP challenger Mike Doyle in the race for Pennsylvania’s newly created 12th District, becoming the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in Congress. Lee is a former civil rights attorney currently serving as a state representative for Pennsylvania’s 34th House District. […]
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s victory speech spurs presidential run rumors
Post Content Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sailed to re-election Tuesday but in a triumphant victory speech, sounded more like a candidate for president with the clarion call, “Are you ready to fight?” in warning against extremism and former President Donald Trump’s “treasonous insurrection,” which he said too many Republicans embrace. “The billionaire progressive Democrat and […]
Blinken Calls Griner’s Transfer to Penal Colony ‘Another Injustice’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken described jailed U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner’s transfer from a Russian jail to a penal colony as “another injustice.”
Oz Calls Fetterman to Concede Pennsylvania’s Senate Race
Dr. Mehmet Oz early Wednesday phoned John Fetterman to concede Pennsylvania’s senate race, according to Fetterman’s campaign.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Maloney concedes in historic House loss
Post Content Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Maloney conceded Wednesday in a historic House loss. At a press conference, Maloney said he called Republican candidate Mike Lawler and congratulated him on a “good win” in New York’s 17th Congressional District. Maloney’s loss is the first by a sitting House campaign committee chair since 1992, according […]