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Federal law enforcement and swing-state election officials both reported bomb threats to polling stations Tuesday, saying they believed the threats originated in Russia. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Investigate, get the facts and make the faulty pay dearly.
We won't get foiled again. New York Post
A Russian rocket launched a pair of Iranian satellites on Tuesday, reflecting growing cooperation between Moscow and Tehran ahead of a looming partnership summit. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Iran should be careful with their threats - there is a new leader in the US.
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Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest summit, is revered for its snowy peak. A snowfall reported on Wednesday ended its longest snowless period in 130 years. New York Times
MSNBC commentator Joy Reid has gone viral for a meltdown following the outcome of the 2024 election, blaming “white women voters” for not showing up to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. OANN
VOA VIEW: It was the stupidity and ignorance of Harris.
President Joe Biden has called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on winning the 2024 presidential election. OANN
California voters approved a ballot measure by a massive margin to more harshly punish certain crimes, with the initiative garnering a staggering 70.6% support with nearly 7.6 million ballots counted. OANN
VOA VIEW: Makes sense - very few times the case with CA voters.
Vice President Kamala Harris has called President-elect Donald Trump to concede the race, offering him her congratulations on winning the 2024 election. OANN
CNN’s lead Washington anchor, Jake Tapper, has gone viral for his animated reaction to Vice President Kamala Harris failing to outperform President Biden’s 2020 election results in every single state. OANN
VOA VIEW: He and she are both losers.
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The Supreme Court grappled Wednesday with what level of risk disclosures companies must share with their investors in a class-action lawsuit getting scrutiny over Cambridge Analytica's collection and use of Facebook user data during the 2016 presidential election. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Cheating in pllain English.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday and pledged to work with his administration on deregulation and "pro-growth" policies. Washington Times
Arizona voters have approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion access up to fetal viability, typically after 21 weeks -- a major win for advocates of the measure in the presidential battleground state who have been seeking to expand access beyond the current 15-week limit. Washington Times
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating after an individual reportedly placed screws in the road near a ballot box in the 1300 block of 5th Street NE in the District of Columbia on Tuesday. Washington Times
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Ride-sharing company Lyft on Wednesday said it will team up with three robotaxi firms to bring autonomous vehicles to its ride-hailing app in several U.S. cities. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It may not work well.
Following a projected GOP Senate victory, former President Trump declared an "unprecedented mandate" and applauded JD Vance for his commitment to lead an economic revival. Trump credited Vance for his willingness to engage with mainstream media and his support. CBS
VOA VIEW: Sounds like a good relationship.
Donald Trump received 45% of the Latino vote, which is an 11% increase from 2020. CBS
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A couple in their 70s who served as election poll workers were among at least five people killed in Missouri after torrential rains caused flash flooding across the state. CBS
Stocks and cryptocurrency prices set to power higher after Donald Trump wins U.S. presidential election. CBS
VOA VIEW: Already financial confidence is building.
Total mortgage application volume dropped 10.8% compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It will take a little time to build.
Trump's campaign platform calls for the termination of the IRA, which he refers to as the "Socialist Green New Deal." CNBC
Faith leaders are reacting Wednesday to Donald Trump's presidential election victory, saying that they hope he looks "to God every day for His guidance and wisdom." FOX News
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A teen subway rider says Jordan Neely's outburst on a subway car "scared" her, and she wanted to "get away" before Daniel Penny put him in a chokehold. FOX News
VOA VIEW: A hero, not a criminal.
A man who drove from Michigan and smelled of fuel was arrested at the U.S. Capitol with a manifesto, flare gun and blow torch, police and sources said. FOX News
Results are still coming in for U.S. House of Representatives races across the country Wednesday as Republicans and Democrats inch close to the 218 seats needed for majority control. UPI
VOA VIEW: The GOP must win control.
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Rafael continued to intensify on Tuesday night as it aimed to make landfall in Cuba as a Category 2 hurricane, forecasters said. UPI
Messages of congratulations began pouring in from world leaders early Wednesday after former President Donald Trump declared victory over Democratic rival Kamala Harris at his West Palm Beach UPI
VOA VIEW: Many are scared pf the fact that the US has a new strong leader.
North Korean troops have entered combat with Ukrainian forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, calling the engagement a "new page of instability in the world." UPI
VOA VIEW: NK and Russia are making a huge mistake.
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told voters in the swing state of Pennsylvania that Vice President Kamala Harris has been a “disaster” for the nation and the “least talented person we have ever seen in government.” A truism.
Mr. Trump and Ms. Harris are locked in a competitive race in Pennsylvania, which could be the biggest prize in the presidential race. Mr. Trump said at a Monday night rally that the silver lining from the 2020 election — which he maintains was stolen — is that the last three-plus years with President Biden and Ms. Harris in charge “taught us how bad a communist philosophy is. “Americans have suffered one catastrophic failure, betrayal, humiliation after another,” Mr. Trump said. “Kamala Harris has delivered soaring prices and economic anguish at home, war, and chaos abroad, and nation-destroying invasion on our southern border.”
“My message to Americans tonight is simple: we do not have to live this way,” he said. “We do not have to settle for weakness, incompetence, decline and decay.” “With your vote tomorrow, we can fix every single problem our country faces and lead Americans and, indeed, the whole world to new heights of glory,” he said. Mr. Trump also criticized early voting and the prospect the election results would not be finalized for days.
“Bad things happen when you do that,” he said, alleging the vote tabulating computers are vulnerable to hackers. “The only way we blow it is if you blow it,” he said to his supporters. Mr. Trump’s event in Pittsburgh was the second-last on the 78-year-old’s schedule. He planned to close out his campaign in Michigan. Meanwhile, Ms. Harris was also campaigning in the state and planned to finish her campaign with a rally in Philadelphia featuring Oprah Winfrey, the Roots, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. Mr. Trump mocked Ms. Harris’ reliance on such music and TV stars, saying he doesn’t need to rely on stars because he is running on a better policy agenda.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard also addressed the crowd, along with David McCormick, who is running to unseat Democratic Sen. Bob Casey. Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly also appeared at the rally to trumpet her last-minute endorsement of Mr. Trump. Ms. Kelly said the primary reasons she is supporting Mr. Trump are migrant crime and men’s participation in women’s sports. “President Trump will stop it,” she said. “President Trump gets it.” Ms. Kelly had been anathema to a segment of Trump supporters because of the first question she fired at him in the first Republican-primary debate in 2015. Then a Fox News host, Ms. Kelly’s went hard after the political newcomer, highlighting his disparaging comments about women.
The 2024 race was different and Mr. Trump saw a providential hand in it. Mr. Trump’s third bid for the White House will forever be remembered for his near-death experience in July in nearby Butler, Pennsylvania, where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt.