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Trump sees ‘historic realignment’ as GOP points to record Latino vote; gains across map

Trump sees ‘historic realignment’ as GOP points to record Latino vote; gains across map

By Stephen Dinan – The Washington Times – Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Former President Donald Trump rewrote the campaign playbook in defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by carving into traditional Democratic voting blocs, including Hispanics and younger voters, hinting at a lasting political realignment. He grabbed 41% to 45% of the Hispanic vote, flirting with a record for a Republican nominee, and seemed to…

Federal judges refuse to halt Biden administration from sending monitors to the polls

Federal judges refuse to halt Biden administration from sending monitors to the polls

Federal judges rejected moves by Texas and Missouri officials to halt the Biden administration from sending federal employees to monitor their state’s elections. In an order Monday, U.S. District Judge Sarah Pitlyk denied Missouri’s request for a restraining order against the federal monitors. She said there’s a public…

US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls. The report provided a somewhat blurry view of the job market at the end of a presidential race that has pivoted heavily on voters’ feelings about the economy…

Defending America’s founders amid contemporary challenges

Defending America’s founders amid contemporary challenges

As November arrives, much of our country is absorbed in the fervor of election season. Yet this month holds another purpose worth our attention: National American History and Founders Month, established by presidential proclamation four years ago. It’s a moment to reflect on the founders and the principles that shaped our nation…

Los Angeles sees bus burned, store thefts and rowdy crowds after Dodgers win World Series

Los Angeles sees bus burned, store thefts and rowdy crowds after Dodgers win World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rowdy crowds took to the streets in Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a bus on fire, breaking into stores and setting off firecrackers. A dozen arrests were reported by police early Thursday. Video showed some people throwing objects at police in Los Angeles as sirens blared and officers told…

Washington Post report: Subscriber loss after non-endorsement reaches a quarter million

Washington Post report: Subscriber loss after non-endorsement reaches a quarter million

The Washington Post has lost at least 250,000 subscribers since announcing last Friday that it would not endorse a candidate for president — roughly 10 percent of its digital following, the newspaper reported Wednesday. The Post would not officially confirm that figure, saying it was a private company, but it was reported in a story in the newspaper that cited…

Wisconsin sees high turnout on the first day of in-person absentee voting

Wisconsin sees high turnout on the first day of in-person absentee voting

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than 97,000 people in Wisconsin cast absentee ballots in person on the first day they could, leading to long waits at some polling sites that were made worse by an overwhelmed computer system that clerks use to process ballots. Republicans and Democrats have been pushing voters to cast ballots early, leading to the surge…

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