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China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan

China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The first time China faced Donald Trump in the White House, there was a trade war, a breach of protocol involving Taiwan’s former leader, and a president-to-president bromance that turned sour.
Control of the US House hangs in the balance with enormous implications for Trump's agenda

Control of the US House hangs in the balance with enormous implications for Trump's agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
Democrats retain hold on New Mexico despite shifting support for Republicans

Democrats retain hold on New Mexico despite shifting support for Republicans

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Democrats in New Mexico maintained political control over the state with the reelection of U.S. Sen.
Mississippi mayor says he faces political prosecution with bribery charges

Mississippi mayor says he faces political prosecution with bribery charges

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The mayor of Mississippi's capital city said Wednesday that he has been indicted in an alleged bribery operation, and he said it is a “political prosecution” to hurt his 2025 campaign for reelection.
Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

WASHINGTON (AP) — Faced with a sweeping rejection by American voters, Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump on Wednesday and encouraged supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country.
Massachusetts voters approve union rights for Uber drivers and reject legalizing psychedelics

Massachusetts voters approve union rights for Uber drivers and reject legalizing psychedelics

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts voters approved giving union rights to drivers for ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft but rejected a measure to legalize some psychedelics . The issues were among five measures on Tuesday’s ballot.
FACT FOCUS: A multimillion vote gap between 2020 and 2024 fuels false election narratives

FACT FOCUS: A multimillion vote gap between 2020 and 2024 fuels false election narratives

Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States, social media users began pushing two conflicting narratives to suggest election fraud, one that revived false claims by Trump that the 2020 vote was stolen fro
In a south Georgia town racked by legal conflict, an election didn't end until 3:50 am

In a south Georgia town racked by legal conflict, an election didn't end until 3:50 am

ATLANTA (AP) — It was almost the election that wasn't. Balloting didn't finally begin in a special election to the city council in the southwest Georgia town of Camilla until 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, and didn't straggle to a close until 3:50 a.m.
Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win

Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before the president-elect takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot be p

AP Race Call: Democrat Eugene Vindman wins election to U.S. House in Virginia's 7th Congressional District

Democrat Eugene Vindman won election to a U.S. House seat representing Virginia on Wednesday, defeating Republican Derrick Anderson in the state's most competitive district and holding the seat for Democrats.