Trump’s economic plan hinges on tax cuts, tariffs, immigration crackdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will retake the White House with ambitious plans for broad import tariffs, immigration restrictions and additional tax cuts that analysts see delivering a short-term boost to the economy but also
Trump’s Republicans win control of US Senate, make gains in House
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in Montana, Ohio and West Virginia on Wednesday, ensuring Donald Trump’s party will control at least one chamber of Congress next year.
US state ballot proposals on minimum wage hikes face mixed results
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – Voters in Missouri have approved a proposal to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, while an identical measure in Alaska appears poised to pass and a bid to raise
Powerful winds and low humidity raise wildfire risk across California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that caused humidity levels to drop and raised the risk of wildfires in much of the state. The National Weather Service in Los Angeles amended its
US suppliers, importers prepare for promised Trump tariffs
By Lisa Baertlein and David Kirton LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Some U.S. businesses are activating plans to protect their businesses from President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to slap new and potentially hefty tariffs on a wide swath of
Wisconsin’s Senate race appears to be close enough to allow for a recount
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s hotly contested race for U.S. Senate between Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican Eric Hovde, who was backed by President-elect Donald Trump, appeared to be close enough early Wednesday for a recount
Tesla shares soar 14% as Trump win sets stage for Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Tesla soared Wednesday following an election that will send Donald Trump back to the White House, an outcome that has been strongly backed by CEO Elon Musk in the closing months
Tight races emerge in key California congressional districts that could determine House control
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rival candidates were closely matched Tuesday in a string of hotly contested U.S. House districts in California, where the outcome could be crucial in determining which party controls the chamber next year. Early,
Trump secures White House comeback victory, defeating Harris
By Steve Holland, Joseph Ax, Bianca Flowers and Jarrett Renshaw PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) – Donald Trump was elected U.S. president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and
Thousands of election gamblers anticipate betting jackpot after Trump win
By Michelle Conlin NEW YORK (Reuters) – Thousands who gambled on the U.S. election are looking forward to a potential payout of about $450 million from online gambling sites after Donald Trump was elected president in a
