Why Trump Won the Election---and Why He Now Better Act Quickly

Political analyst Charlie Cook says that the loss of moderating influences in both parties has come with a loss of self-awareness.

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Trump refuses to concede 2020 election: ‘Why would I do that?’

President-elect Donald Trump tells Kristen Welker that he’s “not interested” in directing the Department of Justice to investigate the 2020 election, during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.
NBC News - 4d
Trump says he will act 'very quickly' to pardon Jan. 6 rioters upon taking office

President-elect Trump, in a new interview, said he intends to act on his first day to pardon individuals involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the Capitol, including those who have pleaded ...
The Hill - 4d
Tim Walz Was ‘a Little Surprised’ Trump Won the 2024 Election

In his first interviews since the election, Kamala Harris’s running mate told Minnesota television stations that he had thought the country would embrace the Democratic ticket’s positive message.
The New York Times - 6d
Why a long-term CD is better than these 3 alternatives now

A long-term CD could be more beneficial than some popular alternatives in today's unique rate climate. Here's why.
CBS News - Dec. 4
Why has this happened now?

Yoon Suk Yeol's move was spurred not by external threats but by his own desperate political troubles.
BBC News - Dec. 4
Trump’s election win fueled crypto XRP’s rally to a new high. Here’s why its gains may last.

XRP, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, hit a record high at $2.90 on Tuesday before pulling back — with its rally fueled by optimism around a more friendly ...
MarketWatch - Dec. 3
Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now

Syria's army and its allies are reported to have confronted an attack by forces affiliated with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in the north of the country. This comes after rebel fighters ...
CBS News - Dec. 3
Why did Syrian militants HTS seize Aleppo – and how did they do it so quickly?

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s sudden offensive on major city has grabbed global attention but experts are not so surprised. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham , the Islamist militant group that has surged to global ...
The Guardian - Dec. 2
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?

Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.
BBC News - Dec. 2