In the 2024 presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump has won Arizona, reclaiming the state’s 11 electoral votes that he narrowly lost to President Joe Biden in 2020. Arizona’s political landscape has been shifting, with Democrats making gains in recent years due to factors like a growing Latino population and a revolt against Trump among some…
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell confirmed that an employee was fired for instructing relief workers in Florida to avoid homes with pro-Trump signs. Criswell called the behavior “reprehensible” and stated it goes against FEMA’s values of helping all people regardless of political affiliation. The matter has been referred for investigation. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the…
President Joe Biden will be meeting with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office the day after the Presidential election. This meeting is a traditional part of the peaceful transfer of power in America’s democracy, but Trump did not hold a similar meeting with Biden after the 2020 election. Trump, who defeated Vice President Kamala…
Black business leaders are reflecting on Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the presidential race and preparing for the upcoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. Some believe Trump’s focus on economic issues resonated with voters, while others attribute Harris’ loss to racism and sexism. Concerns have been raised about the impact on diversity and inclusion…
Workers in three red states – Alaska, Missouri, and Nebraska – will now have access to earned paid sick leave after ballot measures were passed in Tuesday’s election. This marks a shift towards providing paid sick leave for employees in both liberal and conservative-leaning states. The trend towards more progressive labor policies is gaining momentum…
Retailers and manufacturing companies are contacting logistics partners to “front load” shipments ahead of potential changes in tariff policy by President-elect Donald Trump. Trump has promised tariffs on imports, particularly from China. This has led to increased container demand and vessel bookings, affecting freight rates and stock prices. Ocean shipping stocks initially dropped, but experts…
Former President Donald Trump’s media company saw its shares rise after projections indicated he was winning the presidential election. Despite posting a loss in the third quarter, the stock surged as Trump gained a solid Electoral College lead. Trading was halted multiple times due to volatility, but the stock, seen as a market proxy for…
Mortgage rates have surged higher following Trump’s victory, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage reaching 7.13%. This increase is linked to the rise in the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield. Housing stocks have fallen as a result. Tech CEOs like Bezos, Zuckerberg, and Altman congratulated Trump on his win, expressing eagerness to work…
Abortion rights measures in key swing states are expected to have a significant impact on the outcome of the upcoming election, marking the first presidential race since Roe vs. Wade was overturned. Voters in Nevada and Arizona will decide on measures to protect abortion rights in their state constitutions, with Democrats hoping to drive turnout,…
With Election Day approaching, social media companies like Meta, TikTok, X, YouTube, and others are ramping up efforts to combat disinformation and foreign influence. Since the 2016 election, these platforms have been targeted by foreign actors spreading false information. Meta has invested heavily in safety and security measures, including fact-checking and labeling AI-generated content. TikTok…