Politics

In a memo released Thursday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin assured troops of the Pentagon’s commitment to a smooth transition following Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory. Austin emphasized that the military would remain politically neutral and prepared to execute "all lawful orders" from the incoming administration, underlining the military’s core duty to uphold the Constitution.

Following Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the White House, President Joe Biden pledged a peaceful transition of power and urged Americans to embrace unity. Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, Biden emphasized the importance of respecting democratic outcomes and cooling tensions in the nation's political climate.

The Harris campaign concluded its run with $20 million in debt, according to reports.

Israel's Knesset has passed a new law enabling the deportation of family members of Palestinian attackers, including Israeli citizens, to Gaza or other areas. The law was passed with a 61-41 vote early Thursday and was promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party along with far-right allies.

U.S. stock markets saw significant gains following Donald Trump becoming the President-elect.

Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his victory.

President-elect Donald Trump is projected to win all seven swing states as Decision Desk HQ has called Nevada and Arizona.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during an MSNBC interview that "entire departments" need to be removed from federal agencies.

New York Attorney General Letitia James declared she would continue going after President-elect Donald Trump through lawfare campaigns.

A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit filed by a woman injured by AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine during a clinical trial can proceed.