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LGBTQ candidates saw big election wins, with several historic victories
More than 1,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender candidates ran for elected office this year, vying for seats in Congress, state legislatures and various local races across nearly every state. While a number of these races have yet to be called, hundreds of queer candidates have already emerged victorious as of Friday, including many who made history.
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Democratic governors vow to protect their states from Trump and his policies
A growing list of blue-state governors, including several potential 2028 contenders, are already planning legislative sessions, legal actions and other moves to fight Trump.
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Walz addresses supporters: ‘It's hard to reckon what that path looks like over the next four years'
Gov. Tim Walz addressed supporters in Minnesota on Friday.
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What does White House Chief of Staff do, and who is Susie Wiles? A look at Trump's pick
Susie Wiles, the defacto manager of Donald Trump’s victorious campaign, will be the first woman to hold the role of White House chief of staff.
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Trump will name more conservative judges. He may even pick a majority of the Supreme Court.
Republicans are gearing up to lock in their remake of the judiciary under President-elect Donald Trump and a new Senate majority, including potentially installing several more conservative Supreme Court justices.
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Trump wins Nevada, capturing a state he lost in both 2016 and 2020
NBC News projects Trump will carry the state’s six electoral votes. It’s the first time since 2004 that a Republican has won Nevada.
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‘Everybody's worried': CT immigrant group prepares for potential mass deportations
President-elect Donald Trump told NBC News one of his first priorities upon taking office in January will be working on the border situation. His idea of mass deportations has some immigrants on edge, and there are unknowns when it comes to the president-elect’s promises turning into potential actions.
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Kamala Harris' stepdaughter Ella Emhoff breaks silence on Donald Trump's win
After Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, her stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, reacted to the results on social media.
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How well did local polling predict the 2024 presidential election?
Donald Trump is the 2024 president-elect, and he was declared the winner earlier than some expected. Many polls leading into Election Day rated the race too close to call, including Quinnipiac University. Their final election poll showed Trump receiving 48% of support, and Kamala Harris receiving 47%. It’s hard for anyone to predict the outcome of the presidential election. “We’re in...
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Millions at risk of losing health insurance following Trump's victory
Subsidies to buy insurance from the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces are set to expire at the end of 2025. If they’re not extended, coverage could become unaffordable for many.
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Democrats gain seats in legislature, securing veto-proof majority
Connecticut Democrats had a successful Election Day Tuesday, expanding their leads in both the state House and state Senate. They will have four more seats in the House next year, giving them a 102-49 edge. They also added a seat in the Senate, giving them a 25-11 advantage in the halls of Hartford. “There’s a feeling the...
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Democrats now have supermajority in both chambers of Connecticut General Assembly
Democrats gained seats in both the Senate and the House in the Connecticut General Assembly on Tuesday night.
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Quinnipiac says polls were close to final outcome of presidential race
Though Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris decisively Tuesday night, Quinnipiac’s polling director said their polls were accurately within the margin of error nationally and in the swing states.
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How Trump's victory could change abortion rights in America
Trump could further restrict or effectively ban abortion on the federal level through methods that won’t require Congress to pass new legislation.
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Trump vowed executive actions on Day 1. How much power do executive orders have?
Here’s what to know about executive orders, their limitations, which president signed the most and how recent commanders in chief rank in comparison
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Americans are flocking to expat websites after the election: ‘They want out, fast'
Tens of thousands of Americans are looking into moving abroad after Donald Trump’s historic presidential reelection.
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Susie Wiles, Trump's low-key campaign manager, seen as the frontrunner to be White House chief of staff
Susie Wiles, the president-elect’s unassuming co-campaign chief, is seen as the frontrunner to become his White House chief of staff,
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When will the 2024 election be certified?
The process to certify the 2024 presidential election will take months.
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WATCH: Biden ensures ‘peaceful transfer of power'
“Campaigns are contests of competing visions,” President Joe Biden said Thursday. “The country chooses one or the other. We accept the choice the country made … You can’t love your country only when you win.”
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Experts offer advice on how not let to politics affect personal relationships
Days after the election, experts offer advice on how to alleviate stress and not let politics get in the way of your relationships.