Do-Nothing GOP Senate Blocks Trump From Recess Appointments While They Are Away Until September
Riding on his coattails the Republican Party also won back the House of Representatives and won a majority in the US Senate. But nothing happened.
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Welcome to the Final Hours of the 2016 Election
After a bitter, eighteen-month-long election that exposed some of the nation's most painful divisions and shook its democratic institutions, Americans prepared on Tuesday morning to cast their ballots for president. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will both wake up on Election Day, Nov. 8 after whirlwind tours of the nation's battleground states from Ohio to North Carolina and Nevada to await the results.
Decision Time – Some Facts About Elections
Election Day 2016 is upon us, and voters in Virginia will cast ballots today from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Our friends in West Virginia may vote from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Tens of millions of Americans will trek to their local polling places this day to cast their ballots, and we encourage all eligible voters to join them and make their voices heard. Locally, voters will make their choices for a variety of offices, picking winners to serve on city and town councils and school boards across the region, and all voters will select a member in the United States House of Representatives for their individual districts.
City, County Voters To Decide Council, Mayoral Races
Voters throughout the country will hit the polls today to select the next president and elect members of the U.S. House of Representatives and local government. Five choices are at the top of the ticket today.
Governora s race, Legislature key races on Washington ballot
A packed ballot in Washington state features a gubernatorial race, six ballot initiatives and dozens of statewide offices and legislative races. More than 4.2 million of the state's registered voters have already received their ballots in the mail.
The Latest: Tiny NH towns release 1st voting results
A ballot box is set Monday Nov. 7, 2016, for residents in Dixville Notch, N.H., to vote at midnight. A ballot box is set Monday Nov. 7, 2016, for residents in Dixville Notch, N.H., to vote at midnight.
Minute by minute: The last day of the 2016 campaign
With hours left in the punishing 2016 presidential race, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump were in a flat-out sprint on Monday, powering through battleground states with rallies, retail stops and special guests along for the ride. 10:27 a.m. - Clinton's plane is wheels up from White Plains, New York, en route to Pittsburgh.
Madonna plays surprise concert in park for Hillary Clinton
Madonna belted out some of her biggest hits on Monday night as she treated people in the city to a surprise outdoor concert in support of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. About 300 people jammed into Washington Square Park, in the heart of Manhattan, to watch the pop singer perform "Express Yourself," "Don't Tell Me," "Imagine," "Like a Prayer" and "If I Had a Hammer" while they sang along.
Trump, Clinton split early votes in tiny New Hampshire towns
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives at a campaign rally at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. ORG XMIT: MIPS103 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives at a campaign rally at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016.
Obama, Trump make closing pitches in New Hampshire
President Barack Obama swept into New Hampshire on Monday to make Hillary Clinton's closing argument, calling her a "smart and steady" leader who will "work her heart out." Obama and Trump touched down in the final, frenzied hours of the presidential campaign with the hope of rallying voters to secure New Hampshire's four Electoral College votes.
How to make sense of what’s happening as polls close on election night
How to make sense of what's happening as polls close on election night In the race for president of the United States, everyone's vote counts. But some count more than others.
Trump holds up a rubber mask of himself as he makes one last pitch to voters
THE long race to the White House is finally coming to a close with acrimonious exchanges between the candidates to the end as Donald Trump branded his rival a stupid "phoney" and Hillary Clinton denounced her Republican challenger as a "loose cannon". In a contest that has been mired by personal attacks and overshadowed for several days by an FBI investigation into the former First Lady's emails, whatever the result in the early hours of Wednesday morning UK time, one thing is certain: America is a deeply divided country.
Loca…
The local party faithful wrapped up their get-out-and-vote efforts Monday ahead of a nail-biter of a presidential election on Tuesday. Local Republicans tried to smooth over the intraparty turmoil over their candidate, Donald Trump, and show a unified front against Hillary Clinton.
Hacking concern on Election Day: The companies that bring you the news
Experts have been warning for months that hackers could try to disrupt Tuesday's election by penetrating local voting systems. But another target could prove easier to hack: U.S. media outlets offering election night results.
Rochester Residents to Honor Historic Election at Susan B. Anthony’s Grave
One hundred and forty-four years ago, a woman named Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting in a presidential election. On Tuesday, millions of women will vote for the first woman to run as the nominee of a major political party.
Paul Ryan’s final warning to voters: Obamacare won’t be repealed if Clinton wins
Obamacare will not be repealed - perhaps not ever - if Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton wins the White House, House Speaker Paul D. Ryan warned Monday in a last-minute pitch to GOP voters. Mr. Ryan , Wisconsin Republican, said the future of the country "is on the line" and that President Obama's health overhaul could be cemented and even expanded if Republicans lose on Election Day.
Viewers’ guide: Who will control the Senate?
The battle for control of the Senate is so close that going into Election Day there are at least eight races virtually tied, leaving in question which party will control the chamber for the next two years. Republicans currently hold a 54-46 advantage over Democrats, meaning to gain control of the Senate, Democrats would need to pick up five seats if Donald Trump wins the White House or four if Hillary Clinton comes out on top.
BRDC in talks with investor for Silverstone circuit after JLR pulls out
Nov 7 Owners of the British Grand Prix track said it had granted exclusivity to an overseas investor on future investment in the Silverstone Circuit, after talks with carmaker Jaguar Land Rover were terminated. In April, the British Racing Drivers' Club said it was in talks to lease the circuit's property to JLR, which had been considering turning the site into a "heritage centre" to show off its luxury cars.
Money Markets-U.S. rates futures slip as stock market gains
U.S. short-term interest rates futures fell on Monday as Wall Street jumped after the FBI said Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Hillary Clinton would not face formal charges after a review of recently found emails. Renewed focus on Clinton's use of a private email server while secretary of state had led traders to downgrade her chances to win the White House in Tuesday's election.
Philadelphia transit strike ends one day before presidential election
A bus and rail strike in Philadelphia that had threatened to hamper voter turnout at Tuesday's U.S. presidential election has ended after workers reached a deal with the transport authority, the two sides said on Monday. The walkout, declared a week ago over healthcare, pensions and other issues, idled buses, trolleys and trains that provide some 930,000 rides a day in the fifth most populous U.S. city.