Trump ally Lindsey Graham sends warning to special counsel Jack Smith Republican senator says ‘it is time to look forward to a new chapter in your legal career’ with Trump close to victory The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024
Voices: How Trump forced his way back into the White House COMMENT: Why did Trump win? It’s simple, really, writes Sean O’Grady – ‘the economy, stupid’ The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024
Voting on US election day ‘by and large normal’ despite some glitches, experts say Errors cause delay for some voters as more than 30 bomb threats called that FBI says ‘from Russian email domains’ The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024
Donald Trump claims ‘magnificent victory’ as he looks set for White House return The Republican nominee told his supporters ‘America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate’. Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024
Republicans reassert their dominance in Texas Recent gains made by Democrats in past elections were wiped out, as Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and other Republicans won by wide margins. The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024
Promise and excitement turn to jitters and dread at Kamala Harris watch party Scene at Howard University had echoes of Hillary Clinton’s loss in 2016 as US appears poised to return Trump to power The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024
The thought of a Trump presidency is eating me alive I look the way people do outside the intensive care unit, as they wait to learn whether a friend will survive. Our friend, in this case, is democracy, says Francine Prose, a former president of PEN American Center The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024
Texas GOP poised to increase its majorities in the Legislature Gov. Greg Abbott said the House would have enough Republicans to pass school vouchers next year. The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024
FTSE 100 Live 06 November: Stocks and Bitcoin surge on Trump trade, M&S profits beat hopes Bitcoin, the US dollar and stock markets have surged as traders position for Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar secures another term as criminal trial looms The longtime Laredo congressman fended off Republican challenger Jay Furman despite a federal indictment accusing the incumbent of bribery and money laundering. The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024
Three Republicans keep their seats on Texas Supreme Court, despite efforts from pro-abortion groups John Devine, Jane Bland and Jimmy Blacklock won their reelection bids over Democrat challengers backed by groups that support expanding abortion access. The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024
Wall Street hits record high after Trump election win, as US dollar, bitcoin and Tesla shares surge – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as investors pile into Trump trades after US election result The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024
Wednesday briefing: Trump wins in Georgia and North Carolina put Harris on the brink In today’s newsletter: A bleak night for Kamala Harris is still developing, with the first swing states called for her opponent and others trending his way, while her party lost control of the Senate The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024
Donald Trump poised to become next US president, likely sweeping all the seven key states Donald Trump is set to accomplish the rare feat of winning the US presidential election after losing an earlier one. The Conversation · Nov 6, 2024
International Business Times · Nov 6, 2024 Mood Darkens At Democratic Parties As Trump Gains Key States The mood at US election watch parties shifted significantly as results began to show a swing towards Donald Trump in a number of key states early Wednesday.
The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024 Paxton’s picks cement Republicans’ hold on Texas’ highest criminal court Three new faces will join the bench, but the political balance of power will remain the same on the Court of Criminal Appeals.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024 Election briefing: Kamala Harris watch party falls silent as Trump speaks of ‘golden age’ in America Donald Trump has won the swing states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia, as Republicans also gain control of Senate
The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024 Shomari Figures elected as first congressman in Alabama’s redrawn majority-Black district Mobile-born Figures, who worked in Obama’s White House, becomes first Black person to hold position since 1832
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024 Trump wins in two key swing states in race against Kamala Harris for presidency Democrat candidate Ms Harris’s hopes for the presidency now rely on winning in the five remaining battleground states.
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024 US election 2024 – how the night unfolded Kamala Harris’s path to the White House has narrowed as Donald Trump appeared to win two key battlegrounds.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024 Afternoon Update: Trump wins key swing states; Republicans regain control of Senate; and heatwave sweeps Australia Donald Trump leading in several remaining battleground states
Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2024 Re-election for Tlaib and Omar – first Muslim women to serve in US Congress Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar continue their political careers as the first two Muslim women to serve in the US Congress.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024 ‘Tinderbox America’: what papers around the world say as US votes As the counting continues, many front pages considered the potential for chaos and unrest in the wake of the closely fought election
The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024 Vicente Gonzalez defeats Mayra Flores to hold onto South Texas congressional district Both major parties poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into winning the seat, a rematch between Mayra Flores and Vicente Gonzalez.
The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024 After wild election, Americans endure night of agony awaiting results An unprecedented campaign season is over. Now voters board another rollercoaster – this time in their living rooms