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Biden funded new factories and infrastructure projects, but Trump might get to cut the ribbons

Biden funded new factories and infrastructure projects, but Trump might get to cut the ribbons

WASHINGTON (AP) — All that's left is for President-elect Donald Trump to put his name on it — if he wants. Trump won the White House in large part because of voters' frustration with high prices and a sense that the United States needs major changes.
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Ranked voting will decide a pivotal congressional race. How does that work?

Ranked voting will decide a pivotal congressional race. How does that work?

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — In a pivotal congressional race in Maine, the state's ranked choice voting system is being used this week to determine the winner, but that won't be the end of it.
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Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona US Senate race against Republican Kari Lake

Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona US Senate race against Republican Kari Lake

PHOENIX (AP) — Democrat Ruben Gallego has been elected Arizona’s first Latino U.S. senator, defeating Republican Kari Lake and preventing Republicans from further padding their Senate majority.
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AP Race Call: Democrat Ruben Gallego wins election to U.S. Senate from Arizona

Democrat Ruben Gallego won the Arizona Senate race on Monday, returning the seat to the Democratic column two years after retiring independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema left the party.
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Last GOP congressman anchored in Democratic LA county concedes in race against former NASA exec

Last GOP congressman anchored in Democratic LA county concedes in race against former NASA exec

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia, the last Republican congressman anchored in heavily Democratic Los Angeles County, on Monday conceded to Democrat George Whitesides, ending his reelection bid in a district north of Los Angeles.
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Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser

Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has asked U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter said Monday.
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AP Race Call: Democrat Mark Takano wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 39th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Mark Takano won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Monday. Takano defeated Republican David Serpa.
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Trump names former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, adviser Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy

Trump names former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, adviser Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Monday named former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency as he continues to build out his future administration with loyal supporters.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom will spend part of week in DC as he tries to Trump-proof state policies

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will spend part of week in DC as he tries to Trump-proof state policies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet with the Biden administration this week to discuss zero-emission vehicles and disaster relief — issues that have been targeted in the past by President-elect Donald Trump.
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The Latest: Fewer than 20 races to be called as control of Congress hangs in the balance

The Latest: Fewer than 20 races to be called as control of Congress hangs in the balance

Control over the U.S. House of Representatives still hangs in the balance , teetering between a Republican or Democratic majority with fewer than 20 races left to be called . Follow the AP’s Election 2024 coverage at: https://apnews.
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