Several other Democratic governors made similar announcements this week. California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he is calling for state lawmakers to convene a special session later this year after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory earlier this week. Newson said the special session will focus on safeguarding the state’s progressive policies around the climate, abortion,
The military ‘will also continue to stand apart from the political arena,’ the secretary of defense said. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the Pentagon will engage in an orderly transition to the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump and that the military won’t be involved in any policies. “As it always has, the U.S.
‘Those of us concerned about grassroots democracy and economic justice need to have some very serious discussions,’ Sanders said. After the Democratic Party posted losses during the 2024 election, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called for a realignment of sorts within the Democratic coalition to focus on “working class people.” On Nov. 6, the longtime senator
WASHINGTON—Experts told The Epoch Times that President-elect Donald Trump’s victory on Nov. 5 spells the end of multiple prosecutions against him and effectively foreclosed the possibility of him serving any related prison sentence. Trump has already said that he would quickly fire the man in charge of his two federal prosecutions—special counsel Jack Smith—upon entering
The former first lady rarely appeared on the campaign trail. Former First Lady Melania Trump on Nov. 6 issued the first statement since her husband, President-elect and former President Donald Trump, beat Vice President Kamala Harris. “The majority of Americans have entrusted us with this important responsibility,” Melania Trump wrote on social media. “We will
The president also praised Harris and her campaign for her wholehearted effort in the race. WASHINGTON— President Joe Biden promised a peaceful transition of power in remarks from the White House after former President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election. The president said he spoke with Trump yesterday to congratulate him on his win.
‘This has been quite a journey. Just filled with so much love, appreciation, joy,’ Sam Brown said. Two Democrats and one Republican have small leads in the only U.S. Senate races that have not yet been called. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is inching ahead of Republican challenger Sam Brown. As of early Nov. 7, Rosen