You might be hearing that Donald Trump won the election. But let's look at the real story: the Democrats lost. They spent a lot more money, but their strategy was a mess. From choosing the wrong candidate to not having a clear plan, they just let Trump walk right in. It's not surprising that people
In the early hours of Wednesday, the Associated Press declared Wisconsin for former President Trump, pushing his electoral votes past the required 270 to win the presidency. This goes against pre-election predictions, which favored his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris. Republicans also took contro
Special counsel Jack Smith is trying to figure out how to handle two federal cases against Donald Trump before he becomes president. The Justice Department has a rule that sitting presidents can't be prosecuted. So, Smith is looking at how to end these cases before Trump takes office in January. Tr
Last night, Americans elected Donald Trump as their 47th president. Unlike in 2016, Democrats don't have the popular vote/Electoral College split to fall back on. Trump won all seven battleground states, and Republicans took the Senate. This leaves Democrats hoping for an unlikely win in the House.
Pinky Cole, a successful vegan food entrepreneur, woke up feeling drained after the presidential election results. She had built her business from scratch in just a few years, but today, she felt emotionally exhausted. "I'm sad, " she shared with ESSENCE. This election, she said, affected her differ
Imagine this: Houthi rebels in Yemen are making a staggering $180 million each month just by threatening ships. Yes, you read that right! A new study for the United Nations Security Council says these rebels are raking in around $2 billion a year. This isn't your average protection racket; it's happ
Former President Donald Trump's return to the White House could bring significant shifts in healthcare policies, potentially scaling back public insurance programs and increasing the uninsured rate. Key changes might involve rolling back protections from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), imposing Medic
Florida voters have spoken, and they've said "no" to both abortion rights and recreational marijuana legalization. This decision comes after a significant shift to the right in the state. The abortion measure aimed to protect rights until fetal viability, which is typically around 21 weeks. However,
It's an unexpected twist in the Los Angeles County District Attorney race. Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor known for his tough-on-crime stance, has captured the majority of voter support. With over 61% of the votes, Hochman's message clearly resonates as voters question the current Distr
Two years after the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, voters in ten states are casting ballots to protect or restrict abortion access. New York and Maryland are expected to affirm reproductive rights, while Florida’s measure might fail due to a high voter threshold. Arizona, Missouri, and other
