Harris concedes 2024 election, Biden, Trump speak for first time since Trump win
Kamala Harris has conceded the 2024 election • PM Netanyahu calls Trump's win "a huge victory" on social media
Man arrested at US Capitol with torch, flare gun, Capitol police say
US Capitol Police on Tuesday arrested a man at the visitors center who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and a flare gun, police said in a statement.
The Capitol Visitor Center was closed while they investigated, US Capitol Police said.
FBI says fake bomb threats made to US polling stations, sees Russia link
The FBI said on Tuesday fake bomb threats have been made to polling locations in several states, many of which appear to originate from Russian email domains.
"None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far," it said in a statement. It did not identify the states.
Former President Donald Trump votes in Florida, says he feels "very confident"
Donald Trump has cast his ballot in Florida.
The former president arrived at his voting precinct in Palm Beach with his wife, Melania Trump.
After casting his vote, former president Donald Trump addressed the press, expressing his confidence in securing a decisive victory, though he voiced frustration over potential delays in finalizing the election results.
“I’m very confident,” Trump stated, adding that “we’re performing strongly across the board.” He described this campaign as the “best” of his three bids, predicting, “it won’t even be close.”
Trump continued his criticism of the prolonged certification process, questioning why vote-counting remains slow despite significant investments in technology, referring to the French election as a model for speed. Throughout his campaign, he has regularly cited lengthy mail-in ballot counts to cast doubt on the election's integrity.
IN PICTURES: Americans in Maine cast their votes
FBI warns about two fake videos citing terror threats and voter fraud
Officials have been warning Americans about attempts to undermine the election with wrong information and have urged US voters to seek out credible information from reliable sources.
The FBI warns of fake videos spreading disinformation on terror threats and voter fraud ahead of Election Day, while urging voters to verify info from trusted sources.
Go to the full article >>Cambria County voting machine malfunction extends polling hours in Pennsylvania
Within hours of polls opening on Election Day, technical issues arose in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, as electronic voting machines malfunctioned, blocking the scanning of ballots, CNN reported on Tuesday.
Cambria County, which sits near Pittsburgh, cast 68% of its votes for Trump in 2020 and 31% for Biden.
In response, the Cambria County Board of Elections sought a court order to extend voting hours until 10 p.m. ET. Officials quickly reassured the public that all voters would be accommodated, instructing them to submit paper ballots until the electronic scanner issue is resolved.
Florida election results expected by "bedtime" - CNN
As of Monday, 8.3 million Floridians have cast ballots early, either by mail or in person, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd told CNN on Tuesday.
During a Tuesday morning briefing, Byrd reported that more than 560,000 Floridians had already voted earlier that morning.
“All 67 election supervisors are reporting normal activity with polling stations open and no issues identified,” Byrd said.
He added that Florida’s election results are expected to be available by the time “you go to bed tonight.” Polls across the state are set to close at 7 p.m. ET.
First election results come in from New Hampshire
The six residents of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, cast their votes at midnight and it ended in a tie — three for Trump and three for Harris, MSNBC reported on Wednesday.
The tiny town is one of the first places in the country to count its ballots and announce a result.
J.D. Vance casts his ballot in Ohio - CNN
Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance cast his ballot in person at his polling place in Cincinnati, CNN reported on Wednesday.
The senator arrived at St. Anthony of Padua Church to vote with his wife, Usha, and their children.
Election day in America: What are voters focused on?
While the sample was too small to base any hard conclusions, it provides a snapshot of how Americans may have been thinking in the final days of the campaign.
After months of campaigning, Tuesday's presidential election may have come down to the two signature issues that defined Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump from the start: abortion rights and immigration.
In more than 65 interviews in recent days, voters returned to those themes in explaining their choice for president. For many, personal experiences - as a parent, neighbor or friend - shaped their views on what was the most important.
Go to the full article >>Election 2024: What you need to know
Americans head to the polls on November 5 to vote for the next president of the United States: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump Jr.
Democrats and Republicans are also competing for control of Congress, with 34 of the 50 Senate seats up for grabs and all 435 House seats facing election.