In California’s 13th Congressional District, Democrat Adam Gray has overtaken Republican incumbent John Duarte, leading by a narrow margin with 99% of ballots counted. This marks a reversal from the 2022 election where Duarte narrowly won. Meanwhile, the 45th District race was called for Democrat Derek Tran, also flipping a Republican seat. All seven open California House seats were won by candidates from the same party as their predecessors.
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Lesly Muñoz, a Democratic challenger, secured a narrow victory in Oregon’s 22nd House District, defeating Republican incumbent Tracy Cramer by a mere 161 votes. This win grants Oregon House Democrats a supermajority, enabling them to pass tax increases without Republican support. The victory is particularly significant given upcoming transportation funding discussions and is celebrated as a win for farmworkers and the district’s large Hispanic population. House Majority Leader Ben Bowman stated that the election results demonstrate a desire for improved affordability, effective governance, and enhanced safety for all Oregonians.
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Following Donald Trump’s reelection, Sharon Stone, appearing at Italy’s Torino Film Festival to receive a lifetime achievement award, criticized the outcome, characterizing a segment of American voters as “ignorant” and “arrogant.” She drew parallels to Italy’s past experiences with fascism, emphasizing the need for critical voter engagement. Stone reiterated concerns about Trump’s platform and the lack of global awareness among many Americans, echoing similar sentiments expressed by Alec Baldwin at the same festival. Her earlier statement regarding potential relocation to Italy remains unresolved.
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Donald Trump’s private threat to deploy the U.S. military into Mexico to halt fentanyl trafficking within months escalates his earlier public tariff threats against Mexico, Canada, and China to curb both migration and drug flows. This aggressive stance, mirroring his past proposals for military intervention in Mexico’s drug war, is enabled by his current control over the Republican Party and key government branches. The lack of internal checks and balances increases the likelihood of such actions. Mexico’s President has already expressed disapproval, setting the stage for potential international conflict.
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Donald Trump’s ongoing feud with the New York Times escalated following their report on Natalie Harp, a Trump aide with an unusually close relationship to the president-elect. Harp, described as Trump’s “human printer,” filters information to him, reportedly including content from unreliable sources like Gateway Pundit. This raises concerns about the flow of information and potential influence on Trump’s decisions in the upcoming administration. The leak of Harp’s personal letters to Trump further highlights the internal conflicts within his team.
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President-elect Trump announced that Mexico’s President Sheinbaum agreed to halt immigration across the southern border, a claim Sheinbaum later clarified. Sheinbaum stated that Mexico’s strategy focuses on managing migration within the country, not closing borders. Trump’s announcement followed a phone call where the two leaders also discussed drug trafficking. Trump previously threatened 25% tariffs on Mexican imports if immigration and drug flow weren’t controlled. Sheinbaum warned against escalating trade tensions.
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Facing increasing threats, the free press is crucial to America’s future. HuffPost remains committed to unbiased reporting despite pressure on other news organizations. Continued operation depends on reader support, which can be provided through financial contributions or by simply creating a free account. The call to action emphasizes the importance of safeguarding independent journalism.
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In a Thanksgiving message posted to Truth Social, Donald Trump extended greetings but also attacked “Radical Left Lunatics,” claiming their efforts to harm the country have failed due to a landslide victory for MAGA. He predicted a future of national strength and pride, echoing similar sentiments from previous years. This initial fiery message was later followed by a more subdued post featuring a photograph of himself with a police officer. Trump’s combative Thanksgiving messages have become a recurring tradition on his social media platforms.
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The Kamala Harris presidential campaign attempted to secure appearances on several non-traditional media outlets, including the popular YouTube show “Hot Ones,” but was rebuffed. “Hot Ones” producers reportedly declined due to a policy against political figures. In contrast, Donald Trump’s campaign successfully leveraged appearances on various podcasts popular with young men, a demographic Harris struggled to reach. This difference in media strategy, combined with Harris’s emphasis on traditional media, is being analyzed as a potential contributing factor to the election outcome. While Harris did appear on some podcasts, the campaign’s efforts to secure a high-profile interview with Joe Rogan ultimately proved unsuccessful.
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Resurfaced footage reveals Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, made egregious comparisons between the CDC and Nazi death camps, likening vaccination to Catholic Church sex abuse scandals at AutismOne conferences. These remarks, spanning 2013 to 2019, echo his past rhetoric comparing US vaccine policies to Nazi Germany and spreading misinformation about vaccines causing autism. Kennedy’s history of disseminating false claims, including about COVID-19 origins, raises serious concerns given his potential leadership role in the nation’s health. The Independent has reached out to Trump’s transition team and the CDC for comment.
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Sharon Stone Calls America Naive, Ignorant, and Arrogant
Following Donald Trump’s reelection, Sharon Stone, appearing at Italy’s Torino Film Festival to receive a lifetime achievement award, criticized the outcome, characterizing a segment of American voters as “ignorant” and “arrogant.” She drew parallels to Italy’s past experiences with fascism, emphasizing the need for critical voter engagement. Stone reiterated concerns about Trump’s platform and the lack of global awareness among many Americans, echoing similar sentiments expressed by Alec Baldwin at the same festival. Her earlier statement regarding potential relocation to Italy remains unresolved.
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