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NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — AJC, the global Jewish advocacy organization, congratulates Donald Trump on his election as the 45th President of the United States. “American democracy has spoken after a long and bitterly-fought campaign,” said AJC CEO David Harris. “We wish President-elect Trump well, as he prepares to assume the highest position

WASHINGTON — Democratic Party hopes that an anti-Trump backlash in California would knock out vulnerable Republican congressional incumbents fizzled on election night as Reps. Darrell Issa, Jeff Denham and Steve Knight headed toward victory in closely watched races. Incoming president Donald Trump was clobbered in the California vote but that didn’t translate to a successful

President Obama phoned President-elect Donald Trump early Wednesday morning and invited Mr. Trump to the White House Thursday, as Mr. Trump prepares to transition into the office after his stunning win over Hillary Clinton. “From the White House residence, the president phoned Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory early this morning,” according to

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Republican wave has washed over Missouri politics. Republican Eric Greitens, a former Navy SEAL who has never before sought elected office, was chosen by Missourians to be the state’s next governor. He defeated Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster on Tuesday night. With 70 percent of precincts reporting, Greitens was leading

PHOENIX — The path he started on years ago led Joe Arpaio to a red-lit stage in July, his hand outstretched as thousands cheered “Trump! Trump! Trump!” Never before had a presidential candidate so embraced the man who calls himself “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” a founding father of the strong-borders movement whose hardened views on immigration

Advocates for illegal immigrants sounded the alarm Wednesday morning as Donald Trump was poised to claim the White House, vowing to resist an expected crackdown and calling on localities to declare themselves sanctuary cities, resisting the federal government. They also demanded President Obama halt all deportations for the rest of his tenure. “Immigrants are declaring

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey won a second term Tuesday, defeating Democrat Katie McGinty in the Pennsylvania as Republicans surged to a series of victories that stunned pollsters, analysts and the mainstream media. The Associated Press called the race for Toomey at about 1:15 a.m. EST Wednesday. With nearly 98 percent of the vote

CHICAGO — Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth captured a U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, capping a rapid rise from injured Iraq War hero to member of the world’s most exclusive club. Riding a compelling personal story of perseverance and a host of political advantages, the two-term congresswoman defeated Sen. Mark Kirk, a Republican seeking a second

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Helped by a Republican wave that swept much of the nation Tuesday, Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri fought off a strong challenge to win election to a second term in the U.S. Senate. With 88 percent of precincts reporting, Blunt had 51.3 percent of the vote. Opponent Jason Kander, the current

NEW YORK — After waging a fiercely divisive campaign, Donald Trump called for unifying Americans after he won the presidential race early Wednesday. “Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division,” he told cheering supporters at a Manhattan hotel. “To all Republicans and Democrats and independents across this nation, I say it