This Democratic defeat — and the rise of Trump 2.0 — was a decade in the making  —  Analysis: Biden's age and inability to sell his record or convince that he was fighting inflation were problems.  Longer-term Democratic weaknesses also came due.  —  There's something about an election …

I blame the media  —  I am horrified and I am terrified and I am angry.  —  And I blame the media.  —  Yes, I am aware that some large number of people who voted for Trump did so fully aware that he will rule as a racist, a chaos agent, and a strongman.  That's what they want.  Noted.

Trump Put Musk on Phone With Zelensky During Call  —  Elon Musk was with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago when the president-elect spoke with Ukraine's leader.  It is not clear if they discussed any change in U.S. policy toward Ukraine.  —  President-elect Donald J. Trump spoke on Wednesday …

Wave of Racist Texts After Election Prompts F.B.I.'s Scrutiny  —  Offensive messages were reported across the South and from New York to California.  —  A wave of racist text messages summoning Black people to report for slavery showed up on phones across the United States …

State of play: The battle for Congress  —  There are two uncalled Senate races — both leaning toward Democrats — and about two dozen uncalled House races three days after Election Day.  With the seats remaining, Republicans have the clear inside track for retaining control of the House.

Justice Department Announces Murder-For-Hire and Related Charges Against IRGC Asset and Two Local Operatives  —  For Immediate Release  —  Iranian Asset Farhad Shakeri Employed Multiple Associates in the New York City Area to Surveil and Murder a U.S. Citizen of Iranian Origin Who Has Publicly Opposed the Iranian Government

Playbook: Dems agonize over Sotomayor  —  With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine  —  DRIVING THE DAY  —  THE LATEST RACE CALLS — Republican DAVE McCORMICK defeats Democratic Sen. BOB CASEY in Pennsylvania. ...  Reps. DON DAVIS (D-N.C.), YOUNG KIM (R-Calif.), JULIA BROWNLEY …

Ted Cruz's daughter caught wincing and telling her mom 'don't clap' as senator praises Trump on stage  —  Caroline Cruz, 16, was left scowling at her mother on stage as the Texas senator prayed for a Trump win  —  Your support helps us to tell the story  —  From reproductive rights …

Israeli soccer fans targeted in wave of violence in Amsterdam  —  Maccabi Tel Aviv FC was in Amsterdam to play Ajax  —  Maccabi Tel Aviv FC supporters were reportedly the target of violence in Amsterdam Thursday before and during the soccer team's match against Ajax.

Dump Twitter  —  The oligarchs won.  When the markets closed November 6—the day Donald Trump was declared winner of the presidential election—the combined wealth of the world's 10 richest people, nine of whom live in the United States, had surged by a combined $63.5 billion.

For transgender Americans, Trump's win after a campaign targeting them is terrifying  — President-elect Donald Trump ran a virulently anti-trans campaign, pushing hard against the queer community in stump speeches and in attack ads in swing states.  — That Trump won so decisively …

Judge strikes down Biden administration program shielding immigrant spouses from deportation  —  A federal judge on Thursday struck down a Biden administration policy that aimed to ease a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens.

The wreckage Merrick Garland leaves behind  —  His failures left American democracy ripe for the picking. … ✍️  —  It has often been said that Donald Trump was running for president to keep himself out of prison.  Mission accomplished.  —  But the fact that Trump wasn't …

Neera Tanden's X posts violated ban on political fundraising, government watchdog alleges  —  Office of Special Counsel says Tanden shouldn't have solicited funds for political campaigns.  —  A government ethics watchdog agency has formally accused White House domestic policy chief Neera Tanden …

Special counsel Jack Smith seeks pause in Trump's election interference criminal trial  —  The prosecutor said he would notify the court in December about how he plans to move forward, likely the first step in unwinding the case against Trump.  —  WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith …

Donald Trump asks arch protectionist Robert Lighthizer to run US trade policy  —  Tariff hawk's potential reappointment to top economy role likely to alarm trading partners  —  Robert Lighthizer, who was US trade representative when Donald Trump launched his trade war with China …

Trump: ‘NO INTENTION OF SELLING’ $3.5B stake in Trump Media  —  President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his plans to hold on to his roughly $3.5 billion stake in the parent company of Truth Social, just days after winning back the White House.  In a social media post, Trump …

Harris, Biden camps blame each other for loss … - In response to Trump's decisive victory, aides in both camps are blaming the other for being more responsible, according to interviews with more than a dozen people in the White House and Harris' campaign.

Trump AG Prospect Warns Letitia James: ‘We Will Put Your Fat Ass In Prison’  —  Trump-aligned lawyer Mike Davis threatened New York's attorney general with racist and sexist posturing in perhaps a sign of things to come.  —  LOADING  —  Republican lawyer Mike Davis, an adviser for Donald …