Joe Biden “Convinced of Victory” in U.S. Presidential Poll
U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is convinced he will clinch the presidency after post-election legal challenges by his rival.
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Trump sues in three states, laying ground for contesting outcome
President Trump’s campaign filed lawsuits Wednesday in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia, laying the groundwork for contesting battleground states as he slipped behind Democrat Joe Biden in the hunt for the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House.
Leaked Zoom call appears to show major anti-Trump demonstrations being organized for election night and days that follow
Leaked documents and the recording of a Zoom-call apparently show that groups led by Black Lives Matter and ShutDownDC have been organizing protests for election night and the days that follow, Just the News reports. Obtained by conservative journalist Millie Weaver, the recording and documents have not yet been verified by the FBI and law enforcement; YouTube has removed the call from Weaver’s channel for violation of its guidelines.
U.S. President Trump Declares Victory In Election, But Counting Continues
In an unprecedented move, U.S. President Donald J. Trump declared victory in the presidential vote while counting was still ongoing and said he would go to the Supreme Court to battle alleged election fraud.
Biden, Trump campaigns prepare for litigation over potential election outcome
The campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Republican President Donald Trump have suggested that the outcome of today’s election may not be determined Tuesday night. Both are involved in litigation in multiple states, and preparing for an ultimate and potential battle at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Trump Wins Florida In U.S. Presidential Race
U.S. President Donald J. Trump won the State of Florida in Tuesday’s presidential election as investors contemplated a possible Democratic defeat, despite opinion polls.
White House Outraged Over Expert Fauci’s COVID-19 Warnings
The White House says leading infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci is playing politics with the coronavirus pandemic after warning that the United States was in for a “whole lot of hurt.”
White House informs Congress of plans to sell as many as 50 F-35s to UAE
The Trump administration has updated Congress of its intent to sell F-35 advanced fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates, a ranking House Democrat announced on Thursday.
Hungary’s Prime Minister Endorses Re-election President Trump
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has joined other populist leaders in Eastern Europe and the Balkans in endorsing the re-election of U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Democrat “Squad” lawmakers call for expansion of Supreme Court
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and other Democratic “Squad” lawmakers called for an expansion of the Supreme Court Monday, immediately after conservative Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as the newest SCOTUS Justice, the Hill reports. The Republican move to swiftly confirm Barrett following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg last month has caused outrage among Democrats, who claim the Republican Party has applied double standards to the confirmation process.
Confirmed Justice Amy Coney Barret Pledges Impartiality At White House Ceremony
Amy Coney Barrett pledged Monday to carry out her duties as a Supreme Court justice “without any fear or favor” toward the other branches of government or her own beliefs.
Prayers As Armenia, Azerbaijan Claim Violations of U.S.-Brokered Truce
Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of violating the latest ceasefire over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, where a historic church is among the many damaged targets. The accusations came minutes after it came into effect on Monday with the support of the United States.
Sudan, Israel Agree To Normalize Ties In Move To New Era
In another move towards a new era, Israel and Sudan agreed Friday to normalize ties in a U.S.-brokered deal.
U.S. Navy will install hypersonic missiles aboard destroyers and submarines, White House says
The U.S. Navy plans to install hypersonic missiles aboard attack submarines and more than 60 destroyers, the top White House national security official said Wednesday.
White House official attended meetings in Damascus to secure release of hostages
A representative from the White House went to Damascus for secret meetings with the Syrian government earlier this year, in an effort to secure the release of at least two US citizens believed to be held hostage there, Reuters reported Monday.
Bahrain, Israel officially sign formal peace agreement in Manama
Israel and Bahrain formally declared peace and signed an agreement to establish formal diplomatic relations at a ceremony in Manama on Sunday.
U.S. Rejects Putin’s Proposal On Nuclear Disarmament Treaty As ‘Nonstarter’
The United States says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to extend the New START nuclear disarmament treaty without freezing nuclear warheads is a “nonstarter.”
‘No choice for him’: Thousands join Women’s March in DC protest against Trump and Amy Coney Barrett
Nearly four years after thousands of people descended upon the streets of Washington, D.C., the day after President Trump’s inauguration, they took to the streets again on Saturday in an attempt to stop him from being reelected to the White House.
Trump says he would sign a national reciprocity act allowing gun owners to carry across state lines
President Donald Trump has said he would be willing to sign a national reciprocity act that allowed gun owners who are certified to carry in one state to legally cross state lines with their weapon, NRA America’s 1st Freedom (NRA A1F) reported exclusively Tuesday. The President made his remarks in a recent Oval Office interview with NRA A1F Editor in Chief Frank Miniter.
Israeli Knesset ratifies historic Abraham Accords peace treaty with the United Arab Emirates
The Knesset, Israel’s 120-seat parliament, today overwhelmingly ratified the Abraham Accords, the peace treaty signed with the United Arab Emirates at the White House on Sept. 15.