Nation and World Politics
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Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses defense minister, triggering in surprise announcement
Nov 05, 2024 2:18 pm - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region. The move sparked protests across the country.
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Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments
Nov 05, 2024 2:14 pm - While electing officials to make and enforce laws, voters in dozens of states are also deciding on more than 140 ballot proposals affecting the way people legally live, work and die.
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Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean units for the 1st time in Russia, an official says
Nov 05, 2024 9:51 am - Ukrainian troops have for the first time engaged with North Korean units that were recently deployed to help Russia in the war with its neighbor, Ukraine's defense minister said Tuesday.
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Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Nov 05, 2024 6:15 am - Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
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Harris and Trump make final pitches to voters
Nov 04, 2024 12:56 pm - A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final sprint across a handful of states on Election Day eve.
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What to expect on Election Day throughout the suburbsNov 04, 2024 12:52 pm - Millions of voters in Illinois will head to the polls Tuesday for Election Day. Here’s what to expect.
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When will we know the election results? What to know about vote counting.
Nov 04, 2024 7:42 am - Finding out who won the presidency may take days. Election officials in key swing states are urging Americans to be patient as they tally results, a process that varies f...
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A presidential campaign unlike any other ends on Tuesday. Here's how we got here
Nov 04, 2024 7:21 am - It's the election that no one could have foreseen.
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Harris team warns CEOs that Trump is a threat to economy, while Trump promises them historic growth
Nov 01, 2024 1:57 pm - Kamala Harris ' campaign is actively warning business leaders that Donald Trump has a pattern of disregard for democracy and the rule of law that would threaten U.S. economic growth — a closing argument designed to show the possible consequences for companies and workers if he returns to the White House.
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The 7 most likely scenarios for Election Day
Nov 01, 2024 10:12 am - It’s almost Election Day, and if you think you know what’s about to happen, you’re either deluded or much smarter than I am. The Washington Post’s polling averages show t...