President Joe Biden has voted to contribute $4 billion to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) for the world's poorest countries.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency advocate, to serve as commerce secretary in his upcoming administration. Trump made the announcement on Tuesday via Truth Social, citing both Lutnick’s business expertise and commitment to advancing Trump’s trade policies.
On November 18, 2024, Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a resolution to restrict access to single-sex facilities in the U.S. Capitol based on biological sex. The proposal mandates that House members and staff use restrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas corresponding to their biological sex, with enforcement by the House sergeant-at-arms.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that county election boards must comply with previous rulings that state that counties cannot count undated or misdated mail-in ballots.
Republican businessman Eric Hovde conceded defeat on Monday in the closely contested Wisconsin U.S. Senate race, ending speculation over a potential recount. Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin was declared the winner by approximately 29,000 votes, with Hovde alleging that a Democrat-backed third-party candidate undermined his campaign.
