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Why AP called Arizona for Trump

Why AP called Arizona for Trump

The Associated Press declared President-elect Donald Trump the winner in Arizona on Saturday night after vote updates in Maricopa and other counties added to his overall lead, putting the state out of reach for Vice President Kamala Harris.
by The Associated Press

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This lawyer is fighting defamation lawsuits that can silence sexual assault victims

This lawyer is fighting defamation lawsuits that can silence sexual assault victims

Since the start of the #MeToo movement, many accused abusers have filed defamation charges against their accusers in retaliation, advocates say. Law professor Victoria Burke wants to change that.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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These charts show how Trump's strategy to lose by less won the swing states

These charts show how Trump's strategy to lose by less won the swing states

President-elect Donald Trump won the election by flipping Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin after President Biden won them in 2020. Looking at how Democratic counties voted explains how he did it.
by Elena Moore and Connie Hanzhang Jin

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Foreign influence efforts reached a fever pitch during the 2024 elections

Foreign influence efforts reached a fever pitch during the 2024 elections

While some fake videos made by actors with Russian ties received millions of views, researchers say there's so far no indication that these efforts swayed U.S. election results.
by Huo Jingnan

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Tim Walz faces stark return to reality as Minnesota governor after whirlwind run for VP

Tim Walz faces stark return to reality as Minnesota governor after whirlwind run for VP

After more than three months on the road with Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, Gov. Tim Walz returned to a familiar setting and reprised his role with two years left on his term.
by Dana Ferguson

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Claims that millions of noncitizens would illegally vote evaporated after Trump’s win

Claims that millions of noncitizens would illegally vote evaporated after Trump’s win

Before Election Day, right-wing social media was awash with claims about noncitizens voting. Once it was clear President-elect Trump would win, those claims dried up.
by Jude Joffe-Block

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Minnesota leader of Abandon Harris campaign says Harris loss was ‘beyond worth it’

Minnesota leader of Abandon Harris campaign says Harris loss was ‘beyond worth it’

For over a year since the war in Gaza began, many of the uncommitted voters demanded a cease-fire and when that didn’t happen, groups like the Abandon Biden (now the Abandon Harris) campaign emerged and rallied against the Democratic ticket.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Heidi Raschke

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At Fleet Farm in Oakdale, hunters offer glimpse into range of reactions to Trump win

At Fleet Farm in Oakdale, hunters offer glimpse into range of reactions to Trump win

Hundreds waited outside Fleet Farm in Oakdale before sunrise Friday, seeking gear for the deer hunting opener the next day. Their takes on Donald Trump’s win ranged from ecstatic to angry.
by Regina Medina

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