Deadline near for hand tally of presidential race in Georgia
The deadline for the counties to complete the audit is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, ahead of the Friday deadline for state certification.
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Georgia audit to trigger hand tally of presidential vote
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s secretary of state on Wednesday announced an audit of presidential election results that he said would be done with a full hand tally of ballots because the margin is so tight. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said at a news conference Wednesday that his office wants the process to begin by […]
Obama Endorses Espy in Mississippi; Trump Backs Hyde-Smith
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Democrat trying to unseat a Republican U.S. senator in Mississippi said Wednesday that he has received his “biggest endorsement yet,” from former President Barack Obama. “Mike Espy has a…
Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he won't participate in next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it's virtual. Debate organizers announced Thursday that the debate would be virtual because of Trump's…
Republicans nominate Trump; he questions election integrity
President Donald Trump has turned a surprise opening-day appearance at his party’s scaled-down national political convention into an opportunity to cast doubt on the integrity of the fall election.
Top Trump aide Kellyanne Conway to leave White House
By JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — One of President Donald Trump’s most influential and longest-serving advisers, Kellyanne Conway, says she will be leaving the White House at the end of the month. Conway was Trump’s campaign manager during…
Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok
Microsoft is confirming that it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the U.S. arm of its popular video app TikTok and has discussed with President Donald Trump his concerns about security and censorship.
Trump floats election 'delay' amid claims of voting fraud
By Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is for the first time floating a “delay" to November's presidential election. And he's making unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud. The dates of federal elections are…
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Mississippi over COVID-19
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — President Donald Trump declared Monday morning that a “major disaster” exists in Mississippi in the areas affected by the Coronavirus. The disaster declaration is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and dates back to January 20, 2020,…
Trump budget boosts military, slashes social safety nets
(NBC News) — President Trump's $4.8 trillion dollar budget plan was released Monday. It boosts military spending and provides more funds for a wall along the Mexico border, but cuts food stamps, farm subsidies and student loans. House Speaker Nancy…
Not Guilty: Split Senate acquits Trump of impeachment
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate has acquitted President Donald Trump of impeachment, ending only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the country and tested civic…
Looking Ahead: President Trump Lays Out Vision for the Year in State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump addressed both houses of Congress in his third State of the Union Address Tuesday night. The President laying out his vision for the year, an election year, coming just one day after the Iowa caucuses, and one day…
Trump suggests some flavored vapes may be pulled from market
By Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump says the federal government will soon announce a new strategy to tackle underage vaping, promising, "We're going to protect our families, we're going to protect our children, and we're going to…
Pelosi OKs drafting of impeachment articles against Trump
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House is moving forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Pelosi delivered the historic announcement as Democrats push…
Trump donates 3rd-quarter salary to help fight opioid crisis
President Donald Trump is donating his third-quarter salary to help tackle the nation’s opioid epidemic.
President Trump's Visit To Mississippi
The president took part in the opening of a new civil rights museum today in Mississippi, where some of this country's biggest civil rights battles were fought. But the president's visit brought protests - and a boycott by a key…
Governor Seeking Federal Disaster Help
Governor Phil Bryant is trying to get to Mississippi counties federal disaster assistance. Yesterday Governor Bryant officially requested President Donald Trump declares the April 30th tornadoes in homes and Montgomery counties Disasters. Bryant also asks Trump to approve assistance to…
No Ban, No Wall Rally Set For Tuesday
People along the Coast plan to speak out against President Trump's actions to build a wall and ban travel. University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Park Campus will host a rally tonight as a way for residents to stand in solidarity,…
State Of The State Address
While President Donald Trump will be front and center on Friday for his inauguration, Governor Phil Bryant will be taking the stage later today for his state of the state address. With the 2017 legislative session well under way, Governor…
Trump's "Thank You Tour"
The thank you tour for Donald Trump is heading to the coast. The trump/pence campaign bus will be at the dock with Thursday January 12th from 12 until 1:30 p.m. in Gulfport. The tour's trek in Mississippi kicks off on…
The Electoral College Votes
The Electoral College will formalize Donald Trump's election as the 45th President of the United States. The 538 members meet today in all 50 states to cast their official votes 306 votes for Trump to Hillary Clinton's 232. Republican Donald…
Trump Thanks Mobile Campaign Support
President Elect Donald Trump made a stop in Mobile this weekend to thank supporters for standing behind him throughout his successful campaign. News 25's Hank Davis takes us to Ladd Peebles Stadium, with details from what may be Trump's final…
Trump Presidency Good For Mississippi
State lawmakers say a Donald Trump Presidency will be good for Mississippi. Legislators tell News 25, Governor Phil Bryant built a close relationship with the President Elect campaigning for him in a few states during the election. They say Trump…
Local Muslim Reacts To Trump Presidency
Since Donald Trump’s surprising success on Election Day, protests have taken place across America many breaking out into violence. Some feel Trump's stances on many issues are evidence of racism and hatred towards minorities. One local man, a practicing Muslim,…