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Decision 2024
Election denialism emerges on the left after Trump’s victory
Conspiracy theories about the 2024 election are spreading in left-leaning online spaces, echoing tactics previously associated with the right. Claims that Elon Musk’s Starlink was used to manipulate vote tallies have gone viral, despite election ... more
Speculation builds over Stefanik’s congressional replacement
The search for a successor to Rep. Elise Stefanik in Congress has begun as her nomination for U.N. ambassador by President-elect Donald Trump stirs speculation. While Gov. Kathy Hochul must formally set the stage by ... more
Trump taps Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida as his national security adviser, sources confirmed Monday. Waltz, a former Green Beret with extensive service in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa, has been ... more
Trump picks Stefanik, Zeldin for top administration posts
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Stefanik, a Trump ally since his ... more
Ruben Gallego wins historic Arizona Senate race over Kari Lake
Democrat Ruben Gallego has become Arizona’s first Latino U.S. senator, defeating Republican Kari Lake in a closely watched race that kept Republicans from expanding their Senate majority. Gallego’s win continues a trend of Democratic Senate ... more
Trump expected to select Rubio as secretary of state
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly set to nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, sources close to Trump’s team disclosed Monday. Rubio, known for his hard-line positions on China, Iran, and Venezuela, ... more
Senate Republican leadership race heats up as Trump’s influence looms
The race to lead Senate Republicans is shaping up as a key test of President-elect Donald Trump’s influence in his second term, with Sen. Rick Scott positioning himself as a pro-Trump underdog against establishment senators ... more
Immigrant NYers fear what lies ahead in second Trump term
As the dust settles from the 2024 election, immigrant New Yorkers fear how Donald Trump's second term will impact them. Many still recall the separation of families during his first term, and fears they could ... more
Young Black and Latino men shift support to Trump, driven by economic concerns
Economic challenges and job opportunities have led many young Black and Latino men to support Donald Trump in the recent election, a significant shift highlighted by recent AP VoteCast surveys. Voters under 45, including Brian ... more
Trump plans sweeping Day 1 agenda, including pardons, deportations, and dismantling policies
On his first day back in office, President-elect Donald Trump plans to launch an extensive agenda that includes mass deportations, pardoning January 6 rioters, and reshaping federal employment. Trump intends to resume large-scale deportations, leveraging ... more
Sanders opposes urging Justice Sotomayor to retire
Sen. Bernie Sanders rejected the idea of pressuring Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, 70, to retire while President Biden can appoint her successor. Speaking on NBC’s "Meet the Press," Sanders said he doesn’t believe it's ... more
Trump pushes for recess appointments, urges Senate leader candidates to support
President-elect Donald Trump has weighed in on the Senate leadership race, calling on candidates to support recess appointments for his cabinet nominees. In a Truth Social post, Trump urged any Republican seeking the Senate majority ... more
Trump critics fear return to White House may mean retribution
With Donald Trump poised to return to the White House, former administration officials and outspoken critics are bracing for potential retaliation. Olivia Troye, a former Trump official, and others who publicly criticized Trump report heightened ... more
Trump appoints Thomas Homan as ‘border czar’ with plans for heightened enforcement
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Thomas D. Homan, a former senior immigration official, to serve as his administration’s “border czar,” overseeing national border, maritime, and aviation security. Announcing the decision Sunday on Truth Social, Trump ... more
Trump’s legal team eyes DOJ probes of adversaries as transition nears
Donald Trump’s legal allies are preparing to pursue investigations of his critics as he approaches a second term, with conservative attorney Mike Davis and attorney general candidate Mark Paoletta calling for legal action against officials ... more
Stefanik on shortlist for U.N. ambassador in Trump administration
Rep. Elise Stefanik, chair of the House Republican Conference, is being considered for U.N. ambassador in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Following her recent reelection in New York’s 21st Congressional District, Stefanik, one of Trump’s closest ... more
Youth vote shifts as economy, social issues shape 2024 election
A surge of youth support for change shaped the 2024 election, driven by economic worries and political frustrations. President-elect Donald Trump saw increased support from young voters, with 42% of Americans under 30 backing him, ... more
Anti-abortion groups push Trump for more limits as abortion pill demand surges
Anti-abortion advocates are pressing President-elect Donald Trump to roll back policies on abortion access, especially after a recent surge in abortion pill sales following Election Day. With plans to dismantle Biden-era abortion policies, groups like ... more
FBI, Justice Department investigate racist mass texts targeting Black Americans
Federal and state agencies are investigating racist mass text messages targeting Black Americans across multiple states following the recent presidential election. The texts, which included references to slavery and instructed recipients to “board a bus” ... more
