President Joe Biden urged Americans on Thursday to lower the political temperature after Donald Trump’s crushing election win over Kamala Harris, saying in a conciliatory address to the nation that he would ensure a peaceful transition of power. In a solemn speech from the White House, Biden also said the result should “lay to rest”…
The important role of concession speeches to U.S. democracy – CBS News Watch CBS News A concession speech delivered by the losing candidate is a patriotic tradition as old as the U.S. itself, and as Vice President Kamala Harris showed Wednesday, it often represents the most difficult moment in a politician’s career. However, as Mark…
Oil market’s future is still uncertain under Trump U.S. oil producers are looking forward to less regulations on crude production under Trump, meaning higher oil supply and consequently lower prices. But it’s not that straightforward. Trump has also vowed to put more sanctions on Iranian and Venezuelan barrels, meaning the global market could become tighter,…
Donald Trump’s electoral victory has left Mexico bracing for potential trade tensions, tariffs and mass migrant deportations that experts say could pose a major test of relations between the closely connected neighbours. On the eve of the election, Trump vowed to impose tariffs of at least 25 per cent on goods coming from Mexico unless…
What happens to Trump’s legal issues after projected election win – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump is still awaiting sentencing in his New York “hush money” case and facing federal and state charges over his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has…
Republicans won control of the US Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday, ensuring that Donald Trump’s party will control at least one chamber of Congress next year. Neither party appeared to have a clear advantage in the battle for the House of Representatives, which Republicans now control by a narrow margin….
U.S. Flags on the front of the New York Stock Exchange hang behind the street signs making the corner of Wall and Broad Streets in the center of the financial district on October 24, 2024 in New York City. J. David Ake | Getty Images News | Getty Images Stock futures were moving higher Tuesday…
Josh Stein beats Mark Robinson in North Carolina governor’s race, CBS News projects – CBS News Watch CBS News Democrat Josh Stein will be the next governor of North Carolina, CBS News projects. A September CNN report accused Mark Robinson, Stein’s opponent, of allegedly making a series of explosive comments about politics, sex and race…
National polls show both candidates in a dead heat. With voter turnout reportedly surging across the country, the next U.S. president will likely be determined by razor-thin margins in a few key battleground states. Trump and Harris urge Americans to vote On social media, both Trump and Harris issued rallying calls to voters as polling…
Officials ramping up security measures for Election Day in North Carolina – CBS News Watch CBS News Reports of alleged intimidation and voter misinformation in North Carolina have led officials there to boost security precautions around polling places this Election Day. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest. Be the first to know Get…
