2024 US Election Results Live Updates: Special counsel hits pause on Trump election interference case

No sex, no marriage: Women protest Trump’s win by boycotting relationships with men

Following Donald Trump's presidential victory, some American women are adopting South Korea's "4B" movement, abstaining from relationships with men to protest perceived threats to women's rights. This online trend, fueled by concerns over abortion access and a perceived surge in conservative young men, involves women shaving their heads, ending relationships, and even considering hysterectomies as forms of protest and empowerment.

Biden, Trump to meet in the White House on Wednesday

U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump will meet on Wednesday in the White House on Biden's invitation, a White House spokesperson said on Saturday.

US Elections 2024 Live Updates: Trump’s gains with Latinos could reshape American politics. Democrats are struggling to respond

From Pennsylvania to Florida to Texas, areas with high numbers of Hispanics often had little in common on Election Day other than backing Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Kamala Harris for president.

Trump, the president-elect, made inroads in heavily Puerto Rican areas of eastern Pennsylvania where the vice president spent the last full day of her campaign. Trump turned South Texas' Rio Grande Valley, a decadeslong Democratic stronghold populated both by newer immigrants and Tejanos who trace their roots in the state for several generations.

He also improved his standing with Hispanic voters along Florida's Interstate 4 corridor linking the Tampa Bay area — home to people of Cuban, Venezuelan, Nicaraguan, Colombian and Puerto Rican origin — with Orlando, where Puerto Ricans make up about 43% of the local Hispanic population. Trump was the first Republican since 1988 to win Miami-Dade County, home to a sizable Cuban population and the country’s metropolitan area with the highest share of immigrants.

US Elections 2024: Iran denies involvement in Trump assassination plot

Iran has denied US allegations of an assassination plot against former President Donald Trump. The US Justice Department alleges an Iranian official directed a plan involving surveillance and assassination of Trump in October 2024. The plot also targeted journalist Masih Alinejad. Three men face charges including murder-for-hire and conspiracy.

US Elections 2024 Live Update: Russia sees no grounds for strategic or arms control talks with US, Interfax reports

The Russian foreign ministry currently finds no basis for restarting discussions with the United States regarding strategic stability and arms control, as reported by Interfax news agency on Saturday, citing statements from the deputy foreign minister.

According to Interfax, Sergei Ryabkov confirmed that Moscow and Washington are maintaining communication regarding Ukraine through private channels at both military and political levels.

Ryabkov indicated Russia's willingness to consider President-elect Donald Trump's suggestions for resolving the Ukrainian crisis, whilst acknowledging the complexity of finding a resolution.

"We are extremely thorough, responsible and attentive to any ideas that are proposed by countries in this area," Ryabkov stated, as quoted by Interfax.

In his address to supporters, Governor Tim Walz acknowledged the disappointment of the election results while emphasizing the need for unity and understanding. He pledged to protect Minnesota's values and fight against any hateful agenda, despite the anticipated shift in the state's political landscape with Republicans poised to control the legislature.

Iraqi PM urges Trump to 'work towards ending' Mideast wars

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani conveyed his expectations to US President-elect Donald Trump during their telephone conversation regarding Trump's "promises to work towards ending wars" in the Middle East region.

With ongoing conflicts between Israel and forces in Gaza and Lebanon, Sudani, who received his position through support from Iran-aligned political groups, has maintained a careful diplomatic stance to prevent Iraq's involvement in these conflicts.

During their discussion, Sudani referenced Trump's "campaign statements and promises to work towards ending wars in the region", according to an official statement released by Sudani's office on Friday.

The statement further indicated that both leaders agreed to work together towards achieving this objective.

Rob Lighthizer not to retun as US trade representative in Trump 2.0 administration

Former US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has not been asked by President-elect Donald Trump to return, contrary to a Financial Times report, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

It was speculated that Robert Lighthizer would make a comeback under Donald Trump's second term as the US President to oversee the trade policy in a report by the Financial Times (FT), citing unnamed people familiar with the talks among the Trump transition team.

However, Reuters noted that one of the two sources familiar with the matter called the report "untrue." The sources spoke on condition of anonymity.

Robert Lighthizer has refused to comment on the report as well as on deliberations within Trump's transition team about cabinet positions.

Iran foreign ministry says Trump assassination plot claim 'totally unfounded'

The US Justice Department on Friday unsealed criminal charges in connection with an Iranian plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump before this week's election. A federal complaint filed in Manhattan accuses an unnamed Iranian official from the Revolutionary Guard of directing a contact in September to develop a plan to surveil and kill Trump.

Trump prepares withdrawing from Paris climate agreement, NYT reports

The New York Times reported on Friday that Donald Trump, as the US President-elect, has drafted executive orders and proclamations aimed at withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement. The plans also include reducing the size of certain national monuments to facilitate increased drilling and mining operations.

According to the report, Trump plans to lift the moratorium on new natural gas export terminal permits and cancel the exemption that enables California and other states to maintain stricter pollution regulations. Additionally, members of the transition team are considering relocating the Environmental Protection Agency's headquarters from Washington, as disclosed by individuals involved in these discussions.

"The Handmaid's Tale" is selling again. Since President-elect Donald Trump clinched his return to the White House, Margaret Atwood's dystopian classic about a country in which women are brutally repressed has been high on the Amazon.com best seller list.

California spearheads new 'Trump resistance'

The state of California is leading a fresh opposition against the incoming Donald Trump administration, challenging the authority of Democratic states to oppose mass deportations, safeguard reproductive rights and protect environmental interests.

Following Trump's comprehensive electoral triumph this week, his campaign pledges included swift action to remove millions of undocumented immigrants and dismantle national environmental safeguards. His supporters might potentially seek to limit the availability of abortion-related medications.

However, the US constitution grants substantial authority to individual states, and such initiatives will undoubtedly face legal challenges.

US Election Results Live Updates: After Trump win, investors savor 'red sweep' possibilities

Market participants are now evaluating the implications of potential Republican governance on various financial instruments, as the initial volatile market response to Donald Trump's presidential win starts to stabilise.

A Republican-dominated government structure, controlling both the executive and legislative branches, could facilitate smoother implementation of Trump's economic agenda. Several proposed policies, particularly tax reductions, are viewed as growth-positive, though they might heighten inflationary pressures.

As of Friday, the Republican party maintained a slight advantage whilst election officials counted the remaining ballots to determine House of Representatives control, despite Democrats successfully securing two constituencies in New York state.

US Election Results Live Updates: Trump has not asked Lighthizer to reprise US trade chief post, sources say

Two sources with knowledge of the situation have denied reports that former US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has been invited to rejoin the trade policy agency in Donald Trump's upcoming administration, contradicting a Financial Times article.

The Financial Times had earlier published that Trump's transition team was considering Lighthizer to head trade policy at the Office of the US Trade Representative, according to unnamed sources close to the discussions.

One source, speaking anonymously, explicitly stated the report was false. When approached about the report and discussions regarding cabinet positions within Trump's transition team, Lighthizer, who served as an adviser to Trump's 2024 campaign, declined to comment.

During Trump's first presidential term, Lighthizer played a crucial role in implementing substantial tariffs on Chinese imports and restructuring the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada.

Within Republican circles, Lighthizer's name has been suggested for various cabinet positions in a potential Trump administration, including roles as Treasury Secretary and Commerce Secretary.

US Election Results Live Updates: Trump prepares withdrawing from Paris climate agreement, NYT reports

The incoming US President-elect Donald Trump's team has drafted executive orders and declarations aimed at withdrawing from the Paris climate accord and reducing the area of certain national monuments to facilitate increased drilling and mining operations, as reported by the New York Times on January 20.

The administration plans to lift the moratorium on new natural gas export terminal permits and cancel the exemption that enables California and other states to maintain stricter pollution regulations, the report indicates.

Discussions are underway amongst transition team members regarding the potential relocation of the Environmental Protection Agency's headquarters from Washington, according to sources involved in the deliberations cited in the report.

US Election Results 2024: Special counsel hits pause on Trump election interference case

A federal judge on Friday approved Special Counsel Jack Smith's request to suspend proceedings against Donald Trump regarding allegations of conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.

Smith submitted a document to District Judge Tanya Chutkan, the case's presiding judge, acknowledging Trump's victory in the presidential race this week and his upcoming inauguration on January 20, 2025.

He requested Judge Chutkan to suspend the filing deadlines to allow the government sufficient time to evaluate this unprecedented situation and determine appropriate actions in accordance with Department of Justice protocols.

Judge Chutkan approved Smith's request without providing additional remarks.

The Department of Justice maintains an established policy against prosecuting incumbent presidents.

Smith indicated he would submit a status update to the court by December 2.

The charges against Trump include conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding - specifically the Congressional session to certify Joe Biden's victory, which was disrupted by violent protests from Trump supporters on January 6, 2021.

The allegations also include attempts to deny American voters their rights through false assertions about winning the 2020 election.

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Musk joined Trump's call with Ukraine's Zelenskiy, media reports say

Elon Musk participated in a congratulatory telephone conversation between President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday, as reported by various media outlets. The conversation, lasting 25 minutes, included Trump's expression of support for Ukraine, though specifics were not outlined. According to Axios, citing anonymous sources, Musk affirmed his commitment to continue providing Starlink satellite support to Ukraine.

The timing of this communication coincides with Trump's ongoing process of selecting his senior advisers and cabinet positions. Trump has previously indicated his intention to offer Musk, the Tesla CEO and currently the wealthiest individual globally, an administrative position focused on enhancing government efficiency. Zelenskiy was one of the earliest leaders to extend congratulations to Trump, who has consistently expressed scepticism regarding American military and financial assistance to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

Susan Wiles, aged 67, has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as the White House Chief of Staff on Thursday. This significant cabinet position involves assisting the President directly, controlling access to the Oval Office, and managing the White House executive office. She will make history as the first female to hold this position.

The appointment acknowledges Wiles's crucial role as Trump's chief campaign manager in securing his presidential election victory. The MAGA campaign leader, who is also a grandmother, received high praise from Trump: "Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history....(she) is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected." Before her national role, she served as his campaign manager in Florida during both the 2016 and 2020 elections.

Former attorney Michael Cohen, who served as Donald Trump's personal lawyer from 2006 to 2018, recently attracted attention after the Supreme Court declined his attempt to sue Trump.

A new poll reveals that a significant majority of Americans, particularly Democrats, are worried that President-elect Donald Trump's policies, including tax cuts and increased tariffs, will further escalate the national debt. Despite Republican claims of economic growth and higher tax revenues under Trump's previous term, the federal deficit has surged, exceeding $1.8 trillion in the last fiscal year.

US Elections 2024 live Updates: Mexican president spoke to Trump about America-Mexico border

Mexican president Sheinbaum said she spoke to US President elect Trump about America-Mexico border

FOREX-Dollar set for slight weekly gain after US elections

The U.S. dollar was on track for ending a volatile week with a slight gain, as markets weighed the impact of Donald Trump's return to the White House and what that means for the U.S. economy and its interest rate outlook.

The U.S. dollar had lost ground in the previous session as traders closed out profitable bets on a Trump presidency following his election victory.

"In the medium term, further dollar strength is not likely to prove sustainable," said Ulrich Leuchtmann, head of forex research at Commerzbank, adding that "the actual policy of the Trump administration is likely to lag behind its announcements".

US Elections Result 2024 Live Update: X saw all-time high usage amid US elections frenzy

US Election Results 2024 Live Update: After Donald Trump's victory Americans explore moving abroad options online

Following Donald Trump's projected second term win, Americans are showing a renewed interest in emigration. Google searches for "move to Canada," "New Zealand," and "Australia" have skyrocketed, mirroring the trend seen after the 2016 election. Immigration lawyers and consultants are reporting a surge in inquiries from concerned Americans citing societal anxieties and fears of diminishing freedoms.

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: 'Greater' urgency for EU economy overhaul after Trump win, says Draghi

The need to reform Europe's economy has become all the more urgent following Donald Trump's US election win, warned the author of a blockbuster report, Mario Draghi, as he arrived Friday for EU leaders' talks in Budapest, AFP reported.

"The recommendations in this report are already urgent, given the economic situation we are in today. They have become even more urgent after the US elections," said former European Central Bank chief Draghi. "The sense of urgency today is greater than it was a week ago."

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student loan forgiveness

Savannah Britt owes about $27,000 on loans she took out to attend college at Rutgers University, a debt she was hoping to see reduced by President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness efforts. Her payments are currently on hold while courts untangle challenges to the loan forgiveness program. But as the weeks tick down on Biden's time in office, she could soon face a monthly payment of up to $250.
"With this new administration, the dream is gone. It's shot," said Britt, 30, who runs her own communications agency. "I was hopeful before Tuesday. I was waiting out the process. Even my mom has a loan that she took out to support me. She owes about $18,000, and she was in the process of it being forgiven, but it's at a standstill."

President-elect Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans have criticized Biden's loan forgiveness efforts, and lawsuits by GOP-led states have held up plans for widespread debt cancellation. Trump has not said what he would do on loan forgiveness, leaving millions of borrowers facing uncertainty over their personal finances.

The economy was an important issue in the election, helping to propel Trump to victory. But for borrowers, concerns about their finances extend beyond inflation to include their student debt, said Persis Yu, managing counsel for the Student Borrower Protection Center.

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: No winners in trade, industrial wars, China's ambassador to US says

Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election instantly changed calculations for millions of migrants or potential migrants across the globe.
But perhaps not in the way Trump imagined.

Trump has pledged to reduce immigration. But by narrowing the already limited legal pathways into the US, migrants will just recalibrate their plans and resort in greater numbers to hiring smugglers, experts say.

In many cases that will mean turning to organized crime groups that increasingly profit from migrant smuggling.

Those potentially affected come from dozens of countries and many have already sold their homes and their possessions to fund the trip.

Venezuelans continue arriving at the US southern border in reduced, but still large numbers. Mexicans made up half of US Border Patrol arrests in September. Chinese come through Ecuador and make their way up through the Americas. Senegalese buy multi-stop flights to Nicaragua, then move north.

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Bill Gates, who reportedly gave $50 mn to Harris campaign, congratulates Trump

Microsoft Co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates, who reportedly gave $50 million to one of the political campaigns of US Vice-President Kamala Harris, on Friday congratulated President-elect Donald Trump.

In a post on X social media platform, Gates congratulated Trump and VP-elect JD Vance.

“America is at its strongest when we use ingenuity and innovation to improve lives here in the U.S. and around the world. I hope we can work together now to build a brighter future for everyone,” said Gates.

Melinda Gates, the ex-wife of Bill Gates, had also backed Harris. “I feel like Kamala, I was happy to endorse. I’ve worked with her before, she knows what we need in society and she’s using her voice against those issues already on the campaign trail, and I knew she would,” Melinda Gates said on a CBS show in July.

Bill Gates joined other Big Tech leaders who congratulated Trump on his victory in the US presidential election.

Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg had said: “Congratulations to President Trump on a decisive victory. We have great opportunities ahead of us as a country. Looking forward to working with you and your administration.”

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi writes to Trump and Kamala Harris

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday wrote letters to President-elect Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

In his letter to Trump, Gandhi emphasized the long-standing friendship between India and the United States, built on a shared commitment to democratic values. He expressed confidence that under Trump's leadership, the two nations would strengthen their cooperation on areas of mutual interest.

In his message to Kamala Harris, Rahul noted that under the upcoming Biden administration, India and the US have already made strides in enhancing cooperation on global issues. He added that the shared commitment to democratic values would continue to guide the relationship between the two countries.

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Leaders in democratic states begin planning to fight Trump policies

As Donald Trump savored a victory in the presidential race, Democratic leaders in at least three state capitals have begun mobilizing to push back against potential Republican policies on issues like reproductive health and the environment.

In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom called lawmakers Thursday into a legislative special session next month "to safeguard California values and fundamental rights in the face of an incoming Trump administration."

In Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday that he would ask his state's legislators, possibly as soon as next week, to address potential threats from a second Trump term. "You come for my people," Pritzker said at a news conference, "you come through me."

In Washington, Bob Ferguson, the attorney general and governor-elect, said Thursday that he hoped not to take an adversarial role. But he said that his legal team had been preparing for months in anticipation of a second Trump term, including a line-by-line review of the Project 2025 plans touted by Trump's allies. "I hope to God, I pray that things we are talking about don't come to pass," Ferguson said.

The announcements echoed a vow Wednesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York to "honor" the election results and to try to work with Trump, but also to fight any efforts to curtail reproductive freedoms, expand gun rights or curb environmental regulations.

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Trump gears up for round two with media

Donald Trump's election has raised fears he will double down on his notorious animosity toward the media, which he has repeatedly attacked with vitriol and lawsuits.
Following his victory Trump wasted no time in deriding two news channels that carry commentators critical of the president-elect, describing CNN and MSNBC as "the enemy camp."

That outburst had echoes of the "enemies of the people" label he applied to the press during his first White House term.

At a rally shortly before the election, he mocked journalists, saying that any would-be assassin would have to "shoot through" reporters to get to him, after two failed attempts on his life.

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Harvard professors cancel classes in aftermath of Trump win

Several classes at Harvard University were canceled on Wednesday to allow students time to process the aftermath of President-elect Donald Trump's victory. According to Fox News, some professors made attendance optional and extended assignment deadlines in light of the election results. In an email to students in his Economics 1010a: Intermediate Microeconomics class, economics lecturer Maxim Boycko informed them that quizzes normally held in class would not count for credit.

Boycko wrote, “As we recover from the eventful election night and process the implications of Trump’s victory, please know that class will proceed as usual today, except that classroom quizzes will not be for credit. Feel free to take time off if needed,” as reported by The Harvard Crimson.

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: White House blames 'global headwinds' for Kamala Harris election result

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in her first press briefing since Tuesday's election blamed the 'global headwinds' for Democrats' loss in the Presidential elections.

On being asked if US President Joe Biden felt any responsibility for Harris's decisive loss to President-elect Trump, or whether he had any regrets about his decision to seek reelection or to end his candidacy in late July.

"Biden takes responsibility for the loss," Pierre said that the disruption of the supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on several incumbent leaders around the world.

"Despite all of the accomplishments that we were able to get done, there were global headwinds that because of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disruptions in the supply chain and it had a political toll on many incumbents around the world. If you look at what happened in 2024 globally, that's what you see," she said.

She did not elaborate, and said, "We'll be mindful and leave the political analysis to the pundits. They're going to dig in, and look under the hood to see what exactly happened. But, what we saw two nights ago, was not unusual to what we have seen from the incumbents around the world on the global stage. There is going to be a lot of post-mortem analysis of what happened in the coming days, weeks, even months. And so I am going to leave those questions to the election experts. That is certainly not my role today," she said.

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday appointed Susie Wiles, one of the two key campaign managers behind his election victory, as White House chief of staff. Wiles will make history as the first woman to serve in this role.

This appointment marks the first in a series of expected staffing announcements as Trump prepares for his return to the White House on January 20. The US Vice President-elect JD Vance confirmed her selection.

"The 45th and 47th President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump announced today that Susan Summerall Wiles, the winning Campaign Manager for President Trump's highly successful 2024 Campaign for President, will be named President Trump's White House Chief of Staff," Vance wrote in a post on X.

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Fed's Powell says he will not quit even if asked by Trump

Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, said that he would not step down from his position if President-elect Donald Trump attempted to remove him, emphasising that such removal would be legally impossible.

During a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Powell responded with a definitive "no" when questioned about potentially leaving his position at Trump's request. He clarified that the law does not permit the early removal of Fed governors, including himself, before their terms conclude.

The Fed met market expectations by reducing its interest rate target range by 25 basis points to 4.5%-4.75%, as the central bank continues to adjust monetary policy in response to decreasing inflationary pressures.

The central bank had been anticipated to proceed with interest rate reductions ahead of Tuesday's US national elections.

When faced with multiple questions regarding Trump's stated policy objectives and their potential impact on central bank decisions, Powell maintained a neutral stance. He stated, "In the near-term the election will have no effects on our policy decisions," adding "we don't guess, speculate and we don't assume what the broader government might do."

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: US rights group condemns 'racist' messages targeting Black people after election

The NAACP, a civil rights organisation in the United States, issued a statement on Thursday denouncing racially offensive text messages allegedly received by African Americans following Donald Trump's electoral victory.

According to the organisation, African Americans in several states, including North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama and Pennsylvania, received unsolicited messages from unidentified senders directing them "to report to a plantation to pick cotton."

Derrick Johnson, who leads the civil rights organisation, stated, "The unfortunate reality of electing a President who, historically has embraced, and at times encouraged hate, is unfolding before our eyes."

Following Tuesday's election, Trump, a conservative populist leader, secured re-election despite previous controversies regarding racist rhetoric among his supporters, from which he has previously disassociated himself. Notably, he increased his support among African American voters.

The FBI acknowledged awareness of these racially motivated text messages but did not confirm whether they had initiated a formal investigation into the matter.

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob Casey

David McCormick, a Republican and former CEO of the world's largest hedge fund, secured Pennsylvania's crucial U.S. Senate position by defeating Democratic Senator Bob Casey, who served three terms. In Tuesday's election, McCormick's campaign focused on criticising Casey's support for policies that allegedly contributed to inflation, domestic instability and conflict.

The triumph strengthens the Republican majority in the Senate, which they recently gained from Democratic control. This contest emerged as the second-most costly race nationally, occurring simultaneously with the presidential campaign in this key battleground state.

At age 59, McCormick successfully restored a Republican seat in Pennsylvania, following the party's loss in 2022. His victory validated the Republican leadership's strategy of encouraging his candidacy and unifying their support behind him.

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Biden will visit Amazon rainforest as part of six-day trip to Latin America

In a historic development, President Joe Biden is set to become the pioneering sitting president to explore the Amazon rainforest during his forthcoming six-day Latin American tour, which includes two international summits, as announced by the White House on Thursday. The journey commences with a visit to Lima, Peru from November 14-16, encompassing meetings with President Dina Boluarte and participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Subsequently, he will visit Manaus and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from November 17-19.

During his stay in Manaus, Biden will undertake an unprecedented presidential visit to the rainforest, engaging with local communities, indigenous leaders and conservationists dedicated to preserving the region. His Rio de Janeiro agenda includes discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, focusing on labour rights and sustainable economic development, alongside attendance at the G20 summit addressing crucial global issues including hunger, poverty and climate change.
Earlier on Thursday, Biden held discussions with Lula regarding the upcoming G20 summit, potentially providing an opportunity for dialogue between the two leaders who share similar perspectives.

US Election Results 2024 Live Updates: California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency

In response to Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans on Thursday to convene a special legislative session to protect the state's progressive policies. Simultaneously, attorneys general in Democratic-leaning states began preparing for potential legal challenges.

This action marks a renewal of California's opposition to conservative policies, reminiscent of the state's stance during Trump's initial presidency. The state's Democratic leadership is positioning itself for anticipated policy conflicts.

"The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack — and we won't sit idle," Newsom stated, reflecting his reported national political aspirations.
According to information provided to The Associated Press, Newsom's administration intends to strengthen California's state laws against potential federal interference. The governor has requested a December legislative session to increase funding for the attorney general's office, though specific details remain undisclosed.

State Attorney General Rob Bonta disclosed that his office has conducted a comprehensive review of California's previous 120 lawsuits filed during Trump's first term, preparing for potential future federal actions.