Donald Trump made history this week with the political comeback of the century, including by sweeping all the key 2024 swing states — reportedly the first candidate to do so in 40 years. Advertisement Back in 1984, when Ronald Reagan sailed to reelection with a staggering landslide victory of 49 states over Democrat Walter Mondale,…
The Big Smoke’s Lead Communications Manager, David Clarke charted the 2024 Election Day emotional roller coaster as it unfolded in New York. The last 105 days of political campaigning in the United States have been a wild and often tumultuous time. One week after the Republican National Convention, where we learned that Trump would be…
This presidential election has brought TV hosts close to tears, and for good reason. The fate of America was at stake and now it’s seemingly been decided. Donald Trump, a convicted felon who can barely string two sentences together, has been elected president again. Recommended Videos Like all of us, Jimmy Kimmel has been left…
Iowans have gone to the polls and cast their votes for president, Congress, the Iowa Legislature and county offices. Republicans had a good night on Tuesday. Former President Donald Trump won big, GOP incumbents won or lead in Iowa’s highly competitive congressional races and Republicans are on their way to expanded supermajorities in the Iowa…
Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, is a day of remembering and honoring United States military veterans, and it’s coming up quickly. Whether you are a veteran, have loved ones that are veterans, or you would just like to honor the individuals who served and sacrificed for the country, you may want to join one or…
Jose Antonio Vargas shares undocumented immigrant experience at NU Skip to Content Maia Alvarez/The Daily Northwestern As a teenager in the first years of being an undocumented immigrant, Jose Antonio Vargas depicted his coming-out story to his grandfather as a way to end the lying that began with his journey to America. November 8, 2024…
The American public has voted, and the 2024 election results are in. Donald Trump is the president-elect. This is not the outcome most in the HIV community preferred. As the possible repercussions come into focus, leaders of HIV organizations have been speaking out, not just for those affected by HIV and AIDS but also for…
Beyond the obstacles that are inherent to running for president, there is one hurdle that will linger long after the election: the misogyny that infiltrates politics. For the world’s most powerful nation to be led by a woman – specifically a woman of color – there is intense scrutiny over Vice President Kamala Harris’ ability…
A parcel tax that would support programs and boost teachers salary at the Pasadena Unified School District is clinging to the two-thirds support threshold by a thread, according to the latest update from the Los Angeles County Registrar’s Office Thursday afternoon, Nov. 7. Since Election Day, Measure EE has hovered near the two-thirds (66.67%) majority…
RICHMOND, Va. — Just two days after Donald Trump won the election to become the next president of the United States, CBS 6 went out to ask more voters how they’re feeling about the election. Natanya: “I feel disappointed that he won. I don’t really think that people are actually weighing out the options. Once…