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Decision 2024
House majority undecided, setting critical path for Trump’s agenda
Control of the U.S. House remains uncertain, with a few tightly contested races poised to determine whether Republicans achieve full control of Congress alongside the White House. Republicans clinched the Senate majority, flipping seats in ... more
Geneva Democrats celebrate local turnout and look ahead to city council races
The Geneva City Democratic Committee is celebrating a strong Democratic voter turnout in Geneva, noting a high level of engagement from residents despite mixed results in national races. The committee thanked voters for showing up ... more
Voters in most states approve abortion rights amendments, reshaping access
Voters in seven of ten states backed amendments to guarantee abortion rights in their constitutions, creating a significant shift in access across the U.S. Half of these measures reinforce existing protections, solidifying abortion rights in ... more
Harris secures New York, but by narrower margin than previous Democrats
Vice President Kamala Harris won New York’s 28 electoral votes on Tuesday, extending the state’s 40-year Democratic streak in presidential races. Yet, with just an 11-point lead over former President Donald Trump, her margin is ... more
Pollster Scott Rasmussen explains early call for Trump’s 2024 victory
Pollster Scott Rasmussen, founder of Rasmussen Reports, was one of the first to predict Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential win, citing economic anxiety in key swing states as a major factor. Speaking with The National News ... more
Minnesota’s Tim Walz loses home county to Trump in election upset
In a significant blow to the Democratic ticket, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, vice presidential candidate alongside Kamala Harris, lost his home county of Blue Earth to Donald Trump. Trump captured 49.6% of the vote in ... more
Hochul and James pledge to protect New Yorkers’ rights post-election
In the wake of the 2024 General Election, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James addressed New Yorkers on Wednesday, congratulating the winners and outlining plans to protect state rights under the incoming administration ... more
RFK Jr. pledges vaccine choice, not removal, in potential Trump administration role
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who may soon oversee public health initiatives in the Trump administration, assured that he won't eliminate vaccines, stressing that Americans should have informed choices. Kennedy, often labeled "anti-vaccine" for linking vaccines ... more
Trump’s second term promises sweeping changes on immigration, economy, and retaliation
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office again in January, he has laid out an ambitious and contentious agenda targeting immigration, economic reform, and even retaliation against his opponents. With a likely Republican-controlled Senate, ... more
Trump begins transition with new approach, loyal team
President-elect Donald Trump is launching his second White House transition with a promise to fill thousands of federal positions with loyalists and tighten control over government spending. With around 4,000 appointees needed by Inauguration Day, ... more
Trump reclaims presidency in historic comeback
Donald Trump clinched a second non-consecutive term, CNN projected Wednesday, marking a political comeback fueled by promises of economic reform and strict immigration policies. At his Mar-a-Lago celebration, Trump, who faced prior impeachment and criminal ... more
Harris struggles to hold anti-Trump coalition as voters shift
In a historic upset, Donald Trump secured the presidency again, dealing a blow to Kamala Harris and exposing divisions in the Democratic coalition that previously defeated him. Early voter data suggests Trump capitalized on economic ... more
Hurricane Rafael nears Cuba, expected to intensify before Gulf Coast approach
Hurricane Rafael is gaining strength as it heads toward western Cuba, with sustained winds reaching 90 mph early Wednesday. The storm, now a Category 1 hurricane, could intensify to near major hurricane status by landfall, ... more
Voters in most states approve abortion rights amendments, reshaping access
Voters in seven of ten states backed amendments to guarantee abortion rights in their constitutions, creating a significant shift in access across the U.S. Half of these measures reinforce existing protections, solidifying abortion rights in ... more
ELECTION NIGHT: Prop #1 passes, Rep. Williams defeated by Mannion, Gillibrand and Helming get new terms
In Tuesday's election, New York voters passed Proposition 1, the Equal Rights Amendment, enshrining abortion rights and anti-discrimination protections in the state constitution. This amendment, now part of New York’s foundational law, prohibits discrimination based ... more
Outside groups pour millions into high-stakes NY-22 race
As voters in Central New York head to the polls, over $10 million in outside money is flooding the race between Democrat John Mannion and Republican Rep. Brandon Williams in New York's 22nd Congressional District ... more
Williams and Mannion make last push to sway voters in NY-22 race
On the eve of Election Day, Rep. Brandon Williams and State Sen. John Mannion crisscrossed Central New York in a final effort to connect with voters in the closely watched NY-22 congressional race. Both candidates ... more
Joe Rogan endorses Trump, calling him ‘the biggest there is’
Joe Rogan, the influential podcast host, endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 election in a social media post Monday, marking a significant shift after previously backing Bernie Sanders in 2020. The endorsement follows ... more
U.S. warns of Russia’s intensified disinformation efforts as election approaches
Just hours before Election Day, U.S. intelligence agencies issued a warning that Russia and other foreign adversaries are stepping up efforts to undermine public confidence in the election process. The Office of the Director of ... more
