Wednesday, November 6, 2024

7 Reasons Why America Made Trump President Again (Newser Morning 8)

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November 6, 2024
 
 
"Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better."
—Albert Camus
 
1
Republicans will regain control of the Senate for the first time in four years, the AP projects. Keep reading
 
2
The nation's 45th president will also be its 47th, and Donald Trump's stunning victory will no doubt lead to days, weeks, and months of analysis. Keep reading
 
At a Glance
At a glance
Corinna Seibt of San Francisco waves a US flag as former President Trump speaks during an election night event, in San Francisco, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) Keep reading
 
3
The AP called the 2024 presidential race for Donald Trump shortly after 5:30am Eastern Wednesday, with a projected win in the battleground state of Wisconsin pushing him over the 270 electoral votes he needs to win the presidency. Keep reading
 
4
Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr won reelection in a race that will allow the transgender lawmaker to return to the House floor nearly two years after she was silenced and sanctioned by her Republican colleagues. Keep reading
 
5
The dollar spiked, bitcoin hit a record high, and US stock futures soared early Wednesday at the prospect of another Donald Trump presidency and a possible red sweep of Congress. Keep reading
 
6
Reproductive rights didn't just factor into the presidential race: The issue of abortion was on the ballot in 10 states on Tuesday, and results were mixed. Keep reading
 
7
Rudy Giuliani's arrival at a Florida polling location on Tuesday in the passenger seat of a convertible 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL500 raised eyebrows—and not because it's a posh ride. Keep reading
 
8
Republicans controlled the House heading into Tuesday, but the question of whether they'll be able to hang on to it might not be answered for a day or two, if not longer. Keep reading
 
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On Nov. 6, 1860, former Illinois congressman Abraham Lincoln of the Republican Party was elected president of the United States as he defeated John Breckinridge, John Bell, and Stephen Douglas.
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