us elections

A second Trump term poses a crucial test of the Senate’s independence

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A second Trump term poses a crucial test of the Senate’s independence

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump‘s determination to crash over traditional governmental guardrails will present a fundamental test of whether the Republican-controlled Senate can maintain its constitutional role as an independent institution and a check on presidential power. With Trump putting forward a raft of contentious prospective nominees and threatening to challenge congressional authority in other ways, … Read more

Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins reelection in Washington’s closely watched 3rd District

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Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins reelection in Washington’s closely watched 3rd District

Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez | Photo Credit: AP First-term Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won re-election Saturday (November 10, 2024) in southwestern Washington state’s closely watched 3rd Congressional District, surviving a rematch with Republican Joe Kent. Also Read | Election 2024: Trump’s victory and the path ahead for the U.S. Two years ago, Ms. Gluesenkamp Perez, … Read more

Donald Trump wins crucial swing State of Georgia

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Donald Trump wins crucial swing State of Georgia

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump react as they watch early election results in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 6, 2024 | Photo Credit: Reuters Former U.S. President Donald Trump won the swing state of Georgia on Wednesday (November 6, 2024), returning its 16 electoral votes to the Republican column. Joe … Read more

Senator Bernie Sanders wins a fourth term representing Vermont

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Senator Bernie Sanders wins a fourth term representing Vermont

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks before President Joe Biden arrives to deliver remarks on lowering the cost of prescription drugs, at NHTI Concord Community College, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Concord, N.H. | Photo Credit: AP Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent beloved by progressives, won re-election on Tuesday (November 6, 2024) to a fourth six-year … Read more

Swaminathan Aiyar on how US election results may impact global market

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Swaminathan Aiyar on how US election results may impact global market

“If there is a sweep of any kind, then of course, you will get a result fifth night itself, otherwise it may take sixth or even seventh. So, perhaps I will be there in time for the actual result in the USA,” says Swaminathan Aiyar, Consulting Editor, ET Now. Are you in India? That is … Read more

US presidential elections: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make final cases in swing states

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US presidential elections: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make final cases in swing states

The U.S. approached a historic Election Day on Tuesday (November 5, 2024), with U.S Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump making their final cases to voters across battleground states, especially Pennsylvania, in a election that is tight and where both candidates have a shot at winning. … Read more

Nifty might see 3-5% swing this week: Aditya Arora

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Nifty might see 3-5% swing this week: Aditya Arora

“If one had to take bullish bias, then they should only take above 24,500. Otherwise, this market could be sell on rally in that kind of a pattern. And if one had to talk about leadership, then banking is having more leadership compared to Nifty,” says Aditya Arora, Adlytick. How are you looking into this … Read more

U.S. election 2024: Ahead of polling day, millions of Americans seal their choices in early voting

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U.S. election 2024: Ahead of polling day, millions of Americans seal their choices in early voting

An African-American man waits in line with other community members in East Tampa to enter the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library at an early voting polling precinct to cast their ballots in local, state, and national elections in Tampa, Florida, U.S. on November 2, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters The 42 Broadway in New … Read more

Watch: Why are U.S. Presidential elections held on Tuesdays?

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Watch: Why are U.S. Presidential elections held on Tuesdays?

Why are US Presidential elections held on Tuesdays? | Video Credit: PTI Ever wondered why U.S. Presidential elections are held on Tuesdays? This tradition began in 1845 when Congress established Election Day as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. This decision took into account that America was predominantly agrarian. Farmers needed time … Read more

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race

Voters in this year’s presidential election are choosing between two conflicting visions of the United States offered by Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. The outcome will affect how the country sees itself and how it’s viewed across the world, with repercussions that could echo for decades. Since replacing President Joe Biden as the … Read more