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Special Counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on a recently unsealed indictment against former President Donald Trump at the Justice Department on June 9, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Smith seeks to end Trump cases

Alex Galbraith
Published 8 months ago

The Department of Justice has a long-standing policy against prosecuting sitting presidents

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Howard University in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2024. Donald Trump won a sweeping victory Wednesday in the US presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris to complete an astonishing political comeback that sent shock waves around the world. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Harris concedes election at Howard

Alex Galbraith
Published 8 months ago

Harris promised a "peaceful transfer of power" in a short speech that urged supporters to keep fighting

U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris wave to members of the audience after speaking at a campaign rally at Girard College on May 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Harris aide blames Biden for loss

Alex Galbraith
Published 8 months ago

Harris' historic loss is already being blamed on her connection to the administration of Joe Biden

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris takes part in a phone bank at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2024. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Harris calls to congratulate Trump

Marin Scotten
Published 8 months ago

Thie Vice President will give an official concession speech on Wednesday afternoon at Howard University

Donald Trump (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images/Peter Zay)

The fourth founding of America

Chauncey DeVega
Published 8 months ago

America will now need a fourth founding to defend and renew its democracy

US Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) speaks ahead of US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris during a "When We Vote We Win" rally at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center in West Allis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 1, 2024. (ALEX WROBLEWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Baldwin holds Wisconsin Senate seat

Nicholas Liu
Published 8 months ago

The two-term senator outperformed Harris in the state that confirmed Trump's electoral college victory

Meghan McCain receives The Algemeiner's Warrior of Truth Award during The Algemeiner's 8th annual J100 Gala on October 12, 2021 in Rockleigh, New Jersey. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

McCain slams The View for "malfeasance"

Nardos Haile
Published 8 months ago

The former host wasn't happy for how the show conducted its Election Day episode

Former Republican presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gestures as he speaks ahead of Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 1, 2024. (KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

RFK Jr. says he will "clear out" the FDA

Marin Scotten
Published 8 months ago

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said he would put RFK Jr. in charge of federal health agencies

Trump supporters gather outside the U.S. Capitol building following a "Stop the Steal" rally on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Trump win emboldens Jan. 6 defendants

Nicholas Liu
Published 8 months ago

At least two defendants filed requests to Judge Beryl Howell asking for a postponement of aspects of their cases

Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" election night special (Comedy Central)

Jon Stewart: "This isn't the end"

Nardos Haile
Published 8 months ago

The "Daily Show" host had choice words on a night that filled many with dread and anxiety

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

Trump's win leaves Europe uncertain

Marin Scotten
Published 8 months ago

The president-elect appears on track to negotiate a ceasefire deal in Ukraine — on Russia's terms

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) applauds on stage as Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump holds an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

House election forecast flips to GOP

Russell Payne
Published 8 months ago

It could take days or longer to count critical votes in California, which is likely to decide House control

TGI Friday's exterior sign (Alberto Pezzali/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy

Joy Saha
Published 8 months ago

The company said in a statement that the COVID-19 pandemic was the “primary driver of our financial challenges"

Brian Williams poses onstage during Election Night Live With Brian Williams at Amazon Studios on November 05, 2024 in Culver City, California. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Amazon Studios)

In the end, Brian Williams held our hand

Melanie McFarland
Published 8 months ago

Election night cable news is designed to keep us on edge. William's low-key "experiment" eased our way into despair

Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Atrium Health Amphitheater on November 03, 2024 in Macon, Georgia. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

The winning vibes now turn to vengeance

Heather Digby Parton
Published 8 months ago

Will the Resistance have the energy to fight back all over again?

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump can now shut down his legal cases

Nicholas Liu
Published 8 months ago

Once he takes power, the Republican will be able to fire special counsel Jack Smith

A woman walks by campaign signs at an early voting site at the West Oaks Branch Library in Ocoee, Florida, United States on October 27, 2024. (Paul Hennesy/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Most abortion ballot measures pass

Nicole Karlis
Published 8 months ago

Abortion initiatives in Florida, South Dakota and Nebraska failed, but Arizona, Missouri and others passed

A supporter reacts to election results during an election night event for US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2024. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Hope in the face of Kamala Harris' loss

Amanda Marcotte
Published 8 months ago

In the face of a notorious misogynist's victory, women know we must save ourselves from MAGA

Investing your money for retirement through 401K plan.

IRS raises 401(k) contribution limits

Melanie Lockert
Published 8 months ago

You can contribute $500 more in 2025, and older workers can save even more

Author's wife and daughter, and Kamala Harris (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images/ D. Watkins)

Kamala Harris' heartbreaking loss

D. Watkins
Published 8 months ago

Seeing a Black woman claim her seat in the White House would have meant the world to my family

US Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris walks to board Air Force Two as she departs for New York at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on October 7, 2024. (EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Harris' defeat cuts deep for women

Mary Elizabeth Williams
Published 8 months ago

For women, watching Harris lose the election is like reliving all the disappointments and heartaches of your life

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives for a rally at Dodge County Airport on October 06, 2024 in Juneau, Wisconsin. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Trump says he will govern by this motto

Nicole Karlis
Published 8 months ago

Trump tells supporters that his campaign has "made history" by overcoming "obstacles that nobody thought possible"

Lawrence O’Donnell speaks during Jen Psaki in Conversation with Lawrence O’Donnell - Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World at 92NY on May 08, 2024 in New York City. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

O'Donnell rips Electoral College pattern

Griffin Eckstein
Published 8 months ago

The MSNBC host noted the system keeps millions of voters home, calling it an "enormous" force of voter suppression

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) pauses while speaking at a rally for Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at York Exposition Center UPMC Arena on October 2, 2024 in York, Pennsylvania. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Stewart jabs at Fetterman for no-show

Griffin Eckstein
Published 8 months ago

The host revealed that Fetterman pulled out with just 30 seconds to go before his planned "Daily Show" spot

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