Politics

San Francisco Mayor London Breed loses reelection to Daniel Lurie, Levi Strauss heir, amid concerns over public safety and homelessness.

San Francisco Mayor Breed loses reelection in race about crime, safety

A defiant Jerome Powell made clear he’s not budging from his chair when President-elect Donald Trump is back in office.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell has one word to say to reports Trump wants him gone

Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign has ended in financial turmoil, according to multiple media reports.

Harris campaign raised $1 billion, ends $20 million in debt: Reports

New York City announced it is ending a program providing prepaid debt cards to migrant families for essential items like groceries.

Why migrant families will no longer be getting prepaid debit cards in NYC

10 candidates who support the Texas Nationalist Movement were elected to the state legislature. They signed a pledge to support TEXIT.

Candidates who support Texas secession elected to state Legislature

The Biden administration is working to complete CHIPS and Science Act agreements with multiple companies like Intel and Samsung, hoping to finish up the initiative before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Push for CHIPS Act subsidies ramps up ahead of Trump taking office

A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration’s “parole in place” policy, which gave legal status to certain undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens. In his ruling on Thursday, U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker — who was appointed by President-elect Trump during his first term — said Congress has not given the executive branch the authority to implement such a policy.

Federal judge strikes down Biden ‘parole in place’ policy for undocumented spouses

President-elect Trump has names his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, his chief of staff.

Trump names campaign manager Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

As election results unfolded, Americans flocked to Google, spiking searches for terms like “moving to Canada” by over 5,000%.

Thinking of leaving the US? Breaking down the costs of moving abroad

A day after Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, Germany’s government had a rare collapse leading to political uncertainty.

Germany’s three-party coalition collapses. What happens next?

As Trump prepares for his second term, watchers of the Supreme Court are wonder if there may be retirements on the horizon for older justices.

What Trump’s second presidency could mean for the Supreme Court

There’s been speculation that Justices Clarence Thomas or Samuel Alito may retire during Trump’s second term, replaced by someone younger.

These are the judges Trump could nominate to the Supreme Court

Canada is preparing for a possible surge in asylum seekers as Donald Trump’s promised deportations prompt fears of increased border crossings.

Canadian border prepares for spike in asylum seekers after Trump victory

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, has called for a special legislative session to protect the state's progressive policies from Donald Trump.

Newsom calls for special legislative session to ‘Trump-proof’ Calif. policies

Some Republican leadership positions in the House and Senate are going unchallenged, as the GOP hopes to take full control of Congress.

Republican leadership in Congress shaping up ahead of key vote

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his next four years in the White House, he has a new potential business conflict: Trump Media.

Does Trump have to sell his DJT stake? We asked a White House ethics lawyer

President Joe Biden pledged a peaceful transition to President-elect Donald Trump.

Biden addresses the nation, promises peaceful transition to Trump

The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points. It's the first policy decision since Tuesday's presidential election.

Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by 25bps in first post-Election move

Democrats are searching for answers after Kamala Harris' presidential campaign collapsed on Election Night.

Biden, Harris, Walz, Clooney: Dems point fingers after loss to Trump

Oakland voters are backing efforts to recall Mayor Thao and District Attorney Price, with both recalls leading 65% to 35%.

Oakland voters back recall of Mayor Thao and DA Price over crime concerns

Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., won reelection, fending off a challenge from Republican Sam Brown.

Jacky Rosen wins Nevada Senate race, maintains Democrat’s seat

Bettors who wagered on Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election are cashing in big on Polymarket.

High-stakes gamblers win big on Polymarket with Trump election wagers

Open enrollment for Americans who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is underway despite Trump's calls to overturn it.

Insurance enrollment under contested Affordable Care Act underway

Biden administration to rush billions in aid to Ukraine before January, amid Trump's vow to end Russia-Ukraine war quickly.

Biden admin rushing billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine: Reports