Biden calls for unity, pledges peaceful transition after Trump victory

Speaking from the White House, President Joe Biden called for unity and calm amid political divides and urged Americans to "bring the temperature down" on rhetoric. He pledged a peaceful transition ...

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Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...

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White House preparing for peaceful transition of power to Trump administration

President Biden will address the nation Thursday morning for the first time since Donald Trump won the presidential election as the Biden administration prepares to leave the White House. CBS News ...

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Harris Stresses Unity as Trump Attacks Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Remark

In North Carolina, Kamala Harris geared her message toward moderate Republicans and independents, while Donald J. Trump accused Democrats of demonizing him and his supporters.

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Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

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Joe Rogan calls on Trump ‘to unite everybody’ after victory

Podcaster Joe Rogan called on President-elect Trump to "unite people," saying that the Republican should "not attack" the left or right. "He’s got to unite people. He’s got to not attack the left, ...

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Biden to address nation, administration working with Trump's transition team

President Biden will address the nation Thursday morning for the first time since the election as his administration works with President-elect Trump to ensure a peaceful transition. CBS News White ...

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Kamala Harris pledges to be president for all Americans after Biden's "garbage" gaffe

Vice President Kamala Harris has promised to be a president for all and "put country above party" in the wake of President Biden's controversial "garbage" comment. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia ...

EU leaders strain for unity after Trump win and German crisis

Bloc gathers in Budapest at summit hosted by Brussels’ antagonist Viktor Orbán

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Watch Live: President Biden to make first remarks since Harris' loss to Trump

President Biden will address the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.

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Biden on Trump victory: ‘The will of the people always prevails’

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Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live

Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...

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Kamala Harris delivers closing argument, pledging unity as Election Day nears

Speaking in the same spot where former President Donald Trump addressed supporters on Jan. 6, Vice President Kamala Harris focused on her goal of making progress through national unity, pledging to ...

Biden appears to call Trump supporters ‘garbage’

President Biden sparked backlash on Tuesday when he appeared to compare supporters of former President Trump to garbage after commenting on a racist joke a comedian made at a Trump rally days ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Netanyahu calls Trump's win a "huge victory"

Leaders around the world reacted to former President Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidency again. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "huge victory" and his office said the two ...

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Harris’s Lebanon pledge shows she’s serious about Middle East peace

Vice President Harris has exhibited strong leadership with our allies and partners in the Middle East to protect our interests and prevent the further suffering of more innocent victims.

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Biden Visits Florida After Hurricane Milton and Calls for Bipartisan Relief Effort

The president surveyed damage in Florida and announced $612 million for projects to help the electric grid in areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Biden says it's time to 'move on' in call with Netanyahu after Sinwar killing

President Biden congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Israel’s killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered a yearlong war and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

The town Joe Biden will call home after leaving White House

BBC News NI's Chris Buckler talks to voters in Wilmington, Delaware, as Biden's presidency comes to an end.

Trump calls Biden 'stupid' and Harris 'dumb as a rock' at Arizona campaign event

Former President Donald Trump used derogatory terms to describe President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign event in Arizona. Trump, sitting in a chair next to right-wing ...

Trump calls media ‘the enemy camp’ in speech declaring victory

Republican nominee speaks to supporters in Florida and praises JD Vance for ‘obliterating’ likes of CNN and MSNBC. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

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Biden to address nation after decisive Trump win

President Biden will address the nation Thursday following President-elect Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential race. The president’s remarks are slated for 11 a.m. in the Rose Garden at the ...

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Trump claims US election victory after winning critical battlegrounds

Republican says he has ‘powerful mandate’ after triumphs in swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Ukrainians put on brave face after Trump’s victory

Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises Republican’s ‘decisive leadership’ amid angst in Kyiv over how new US president will ‘end war’

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Stocks soar after decisive Trump victory

Major stock indexes soared Wednesday morning in the wake of Donald Trump's decisive victory in Tuesday's presidential election.

Tesla’s Stock Jumps After Trump’s Victory

Investors believe that the electric car company led by Elon Musk will benefit from his support of the president-elect.

Tech - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

Harris delivers concession address after Trump victory

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession address Wednesday from her alma mater Howard University after she called President-elect Donald Trump and congratulated him on his victory. ...

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Why Bond Yields Are Rising After Trump’s Victory

Yields on government bonds — which underpin all kinds of borrowing in the economy — are rising. But the Fed is cutting rates. What gives?

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Americans’ Emigration Inquiries Spike After Trump Victory

Whether they’re just looking or serious about leaving, many despondent Trump foes are researching moving abroad.

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Election fraud? Claims disappear after Trump victory

The steady drumbeat from the GOP pushing false claims of widespread election fraud has largely gone silent in the wake of President-elect Trump’s victory. Trump has never acknowledged his loss in ...

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Trump falsely says there was peaceful power transfer after 2020 election in contentious interview

Donald Trump found himself in a combative interview Tuesday with Bloomberg News editor-in-chief John Micklethwait, at one point falsely claiming there was a peaceful transfer of power following the ...

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