Democrat Sarah McBride to become first out transgender member of Congress
DOVER, Del. — Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride has been elected to the U.S. House and will become the first out transgender person to serve in…
MSNBC host Joy Reid’s on-air meltdown sparks outrage after she brands Florida an ‘extremist right-wing fascist’ state
NEWS anchor Joy Reid has sparked controversy after she had a public meltdown on live TV when Florida failed to pass an abortion amendment in…
Florida measures to protect abortion rights, legalize marijuana fail
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida voters rejected ballot measures Tuesday to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana, handing victories to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who…
Republicans pick up Senate seat in West Virginia in race for majority
WASHINGTON — Republicans picked up a crucial win Tuesday in the race for the Senate majority, as Jim Justice easily notched the West Virginia seat to…
Trump won’t say how he voted on Florida abortion measure
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida’s abortion measure — and getting testy about it. The former president…
Interview with C.S. Setty, Chairman of State Bank of India
Home Awards Award Ceremonies and Events Interview with C.S. Setty, Chairman of State Bank of India Global Finance, speaks with C.S. Setty, the newly appointed…
Opinion: Will this election mark a historic ‘realignment’ of voters?
One of the classic blunders of punditry is to write about politics right before the election. So, let’s look at what politics might be like…
American democracy is at stake. So is the planet’s climate
“There is, even now, something of ill-omen amongst us. I mean the increasing disregard for law which pervades the country; the growing disposition to substitute…
What time do polls close in your state on Election Day in the US? | US Election 2024 News
All across the US, American voters are headed to the polls. But the cut-off time to vote varies from state to state.Months of campaigning. Hours…
Oprah, Lady Gaga bring back the joy in Kamala Harris’ final rally
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Kamala Harris held her final rally of the campaign Monday night, 106 days after President Biden dropped out, with a heavy dose…
Pennsylvania is focus of Harris and Trump on final campaign day
Former President Trump spent his last full day of campaigning Monday saying that only he can save America from an apocalyptic future dominated by out-of-control…
The California Senate race that wasn’t comes to a close
Two and a half weeks before Election Day, Burbank Rep. Adam Schiff was in south Florida, shaking hands with local Democrats and stumping for Senate…
The five common DWP state pension mistakes that can stop or reduce payments
FOR many people, the state pension is a crucial part of their retirement income.Currently worth £221.20 a week, it adds up to a whopping £11,502.40…
Battleground Arizona: A final push on abortion, immigration in whisker-thin presidential race
PHOENIX — Vice President Kamala Harris thinks she can win the election on an abortion rights message. Former President Trump thinks he can win on…
How might Trump steal 2024 election? Look back at 2020 playbook
In 1948, beset by labor issues and changing technology, the Chicago Daily Tribune was forced to print its first presidential election night issue with only…
What DecisionDesk HQ learned from calling 2020 election first
In the days that followed the 2020 election, as the nation waited with bated breath and twisted stomach for the final call on who had…
Battleground Nevada: Economic anxiety is visceral among voters
LAS VEGAS — Retiree Madonna Raffini recently shopped for groceries for herself and her 96-year-old mother.“I went into Walmart, of all places, and looked at the…
Cal State University system shifts focus to careers, not just degrees
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. Don’t forget to switch your devices back an hour for daylight saving time. I’m…
How ABC, CBS and more will cover 2024 election night (or week)
Ever since network television started covering presidential election nights in 1948, there have been only two occasions when viewers had to wait more than a…
Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit over hand-returned mail ballots
ATLANTA — A Georgia judge on Saturday rejected a Republican lawsuit trying to block counties from opening election offices on Saturday and Sunday to let voters…