Israelis Hopeful Trump Shares Their Vision of Peace in the Middle East—and They’re Celebrating His Victory

JERUSALEM—Israel’s officials joined their counterparts across the Middle East on Wednesday in hailing former U.S. president Donald Trump’s reelection as an opportunity for regional peace. “I look forward to working with you to strengthen the ironclad bond between our peoples, to build a future of peace and security for the Middle East, and to uphold

Trump Returning to White House With a Bigger Mandate

The president won the popular vote, swept the battlegrounds, and reshaped the Republican party. President-elect Donald Trump will reclaim the presidency next year with a wide-ranging agenda for America and a significant electoral mandate to implement his plans. Having already won 295 Electoral College votes by the afternoon of Nov. 6, Trump was on track

Colorado Voters Scrap Bail for People Charged With First-Degree Murder

Roughly 70 percent of voters, as of current counting, are in favor of revoking the right to bail from people charged with first-degree murder. A state constitutional amendment revoking the right for people charged with first-degree murder to be eligible for bail has passed in Colorado. During the Nov. 5 election in Colorado, roughly 70

McConnell: Filibuster Is Secure With Republican Senate Majority

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the outgoing minority leader, held a press conference after Republicans claimed a majority in the Senate and President-elect Donald Trump won the election, calling it a good day for the GOP. Republicans seized control of the upper chamber with at least 52 seats, flipping several of them on Tuesday night. McConnell

California Voters, Newsom React to Trump’s Win

Emotions were mixed for voters in the Golden State regarding the results of the presidential race and some state ballot measures. The 2024 election elicited mixed responses from California voters, with some people elated at the victory of President-elect Donald Trump and the passage of a measure to increase penalties for some crimes, while others

Trump Whistleblower Eugene Vindman Wins in Tight Virginia Race

Eugene Vindman (D., Va.) prevailed in his election against Republican Derrick Anderson in one of the country’s tightest House races. Vindman, a former senior ethics official on the Trump administration’s National Security Council, led Anderson by 2.2 points with 98 percent of the vote reported when the Associated Press called the race for Virginia’s Seventh