Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to congratulate former President Trump on his election night victory, the Kremlin said Wednesday amid speculation the Republican president-elect will have closer relations with Moscow. Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said at a Wednesday briefing that he was not aware of any plans to congratulate Trump and made...
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said he congratulated former President Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election, adding that his leadership from the White House will be "key" to keeping the alliance strong. "I just congratulated @realDonaldTrump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will again be key to keeping...
California voters approved a ballot measure Tuesday seeking harsher punishment for retail crimes including shoplifting and theft. Repeat offenders may now be charged with felonies under Proposition 36, which partially repeals 2014 legislation lightening nonviolent crime sentences. Crimes involving drugs including synthetic opioid fentanyl will also now hold harsher penalties under the measure. California saw an...
Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te congratulated former President Trump on his victory in the presidential election, offering his support for the next leader of Taipei's main ally against an increasingly aggressive China. "Sincere congratulations to President-elect @realDonaldTrump on your victory," Lai posted on the social platform X. "I'm confident that the longstanding #Taiwan-#US partnership, built...
Former President Trump has won the election in key swing states such as Georgia and Pennsylvania, and is projected to win the necessary 270 Electoral College votes, while Republicans have taken back the Senate majority.
Former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy has beaten three-term Democrat Senator Jon Tester in the Montana Senate race, flipping a key race as Republicans are set to take back control of the Senate, the Associated Press projects.
Abortion-related measures were on the ballot in 10 states Tuesday, with advocates claiming seven victories and three states voting to keep restrictions.
An Iowa pollster is facing intense backlash on social media after Trump cruised to victory in the Hawkeye State despite the poll showing Harris up by 3 points.