Trump’s Comeback Paves Way for SCOTUS Legacy Not Seen Since FDR

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Trump’s Comeback Paves Way for SCOTUS Legacy Not Seen Since FDR

(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) In addition to achieving one of the greatest political comebacks in American history, President-elect Donald Trump could soon become the first president in over 80 years to appoint a majority of the Supreme Court justices. 

This historic achievement could materialize if justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor retire within the next two years, while Republicans hold a majority in the Senate. 

Thomas, 76, and Alito, 74, are hailed as the court’s most conservative members and could announce their retirements soon. Sotomayor’s potential retirement has also sparked speculation among the political parties. 

Thomas was appointed by George H.W. Bush in 1991 and Alito joined him in 2006. Three years later, Barack Obama appointed Sotomayor. 

If Trump nominates their replacements—and the Senate confirms them—he would have selected six of the Supreme Court’s nine justices.  

This scenario would place Trump alongside some of the nation’s historic presidents, making him the first president since Franklin D. Roosevelt to appoint most of the court’s justices. 

Roosevelt nominated eight justices during his 12-year presidency. Before him, Only George Washington had achieved such a feat, filling the entire court, according to Fox29 Philadelphia.

William Taft and Andrew Jackson trailed behind, having appointed five justices, while Dwight D. Eisenhower, Benjamin Harrison and Abraham Lincoln each appointed four. Several other presidents, including Trump, have appointed three justices. 

Four presidents—William Harrison, Andrew Johnson, Zachary Taylor and Jimmy Carter—did not get to appoint a single justice during their tenure as presidents. 

On Tuesday, Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States after leaving the White House in 2020. Republicans also regained a majority in the Senate. The House of Representatives’ balance remains undetermined.

Soros Puppet LA DA Replaced

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Soros Puppet LA DA Replaced

(Dmytro “Henry” Aleksandrov, Headline USA) George Soros’s puppet Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón failed his reelection on Tuesday when city residents decided to choose someone who would make their town safe again, Nathan Hochman.

Los Angeles Times reported that Hochman defeated Gascón by a wide margin (23-point lead based on early returns).

“The rightward shift across America last night is heartbreaking. Democrats have a long road ahead, but the work is more vital than ever, and our commitment will not waver,” Gascón said, according to the news source.

“I’m deeply proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past four years and grateful to the communities who have been and will always be the heart of criminal justice reform,” he added.

Hochman released a statement on Twitter on Wednesday after winning the election.

“The voters of Los Angeles County have spoken and have said enough is enough of D.A. Gascon’s pro-criminal extreme policies; they look forward to a safer future. As D.A., I look forward to representing all of the people, whether they voted for me or not, since their safety will be my responsibility,” he wrote.

Later, on the same day, Hochman published another social media post, stating he would spend the entire Wednesday being interviewed by journalists.

“I was happy to speak with Phillip Palmer this morning on ABC7 about our historic win in last night’s DA election. I have a full day of media interviews lined up and look forward to sharing my plans for the office with the residents of L.A. County,” he wrote.

Child abuse prosecutor Jonathan Hatami also congratulated Hochman, adding that now people who live in Los Angeles would be able to live in a safe city again.

“There are still votes to be counted but I believe the 4-year reign of George Gascón is finally over. Gascón will go down as the worst DA in LA history,” he wrote. “I want to congratulate @NathanHochmanDA on becoming the District Attorney of Los Angeles County.”

Hatami also noted that he is “ready to work” with Hochman and “continue [his] service & leadership to our great LA community by making sure all of us, especially our children, families and vulnerable members, are safe.”

Kari Lake Still Has Chance to Win Election

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Kari Lake Still Has Chance to Win Election

(Dmytro “Henry” Aleksandrov, Headline USA) Kari Lake, a Republican running for Senator in Arizona against Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., is currently losing the election but still has a chance to win.

The Election Hub on the Daily Wire showed that as of Wednesday, Lake had 1,145,947 votes (47.7%), and Gallego had 1,205,927 votes (50.2%). According to the results, 72% of votes have been counted.

“GOP SOURCE IN AZ: Kari Lake has a 60-70% chance of victory right now, given the outstanding ballots. If true, wow. Just, wow,” political strategist @RedEaglePatriot wrote.

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk also stated on Twitter that Lake could win this election.

“Kari Lake has a chance of winning. We will be streaming TONIGHT to go over all of this. There are over 1 million votes outstanding, and she’s currently only down 59,000 votes. Lots of RED votes left to count. Trump expanding his margins which could carry Kari,” he wrote.

Assistant News Director at Florida Voice Eric Daugherty, who has been reporting on polls nationwide throughout this election cycle, also claimed that Lake may defeat Gallego.

“Hearing that people with the data believe Kari Lake has a VERY good chance at pulling this off in Arizona. A LOT of vote outstanding,” he wrote.

Lake herself acknowledged that she could still win, but people need to help her.

“Arizona, this race is going to go down to the wire! We need ALL HANDS ON DECK to cure ballots and ensure the vote of every Arizonan counts. Go to tpaction.com/cure and get involved NOW,” she wrote.

Political strategist R.C. Maxwell also urged Americans to “cure” the ballots in Arizona.

“ARIZONA: We can still pick up a U.S. Senate seat. If you want to help cure ballots, visit TPAction.com/Cure and join the effort! @KariLake’s victory is the last domino to fall!” he wrote.

Kamala Still Holds on Hope Dems Will Win: ‘The Fight Takes a While’

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Kamala Still Holds on Hope Dems Will Win: ‘The Fight Takes a While’

(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Vice President Kamala Harris expressed hope that Democrats could still emerge victorious, but she did not explicitly specify if she meant this election or future ones. 

During her address speech on Wednesday, Harris stated she would “concede this election,” but would “not concede the fight” driving her campaign. She later referenced an apparent longer-term battle in which Democrats could prevail. 

“On the campaign, I would often say, when we fight, we win. But here’s the thing, here’s the thing, sometimes the fight takes a while,” Harris claimed. “That doesn’t mean we won’t win. That doesn’t mean we won’t win. The important thing is, don’t ever give up. Don’t ever give up. Don’t ever stop trying to make the world a better place.” 

Harris’s comments came after now-President-elect Donald Trump swept the 2024 election, capturing nearly all battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Georgia. Arizona and Nevada remain uncalled, though current numbers showed Trump leading. 

“Earlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory,” Harris remarked. “I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power.” 

Harris publicly conceded around 4 p.m. ET at Howard University, hours after multiple news outlets called the election for Trump. 

On X, several users falsely claimed Trump did not win fairly, with many falsely suggesting a “recount” was underway. 

One user gained over 2.6 million views on X by claiming, with no evidence, “Apparently Trump cheated and they’re doing a recount on 20 million absent votes, WE MIGHT HAVE A CHANCE.” 

That user received a Community Note fact-check clarifying that “are no confirmed reports of a recount. Some states have just not finished counting votes.”  

The note added, “For example, in California only 54% of votes have been counted so far. So there’s another 8 million at least out there in CA alone.” 

The ‘Spirit of Peanut’ Makes Surprise Visit for Kamala’s Concession Speech

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The ‘Spirit of Peanut’ Makes Surprise Visit for Kamala’s Concession Speech

(Maire Clayton, Headline USA) Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech Wednesday after being defeated by former President Donald Trump, but she was first visited by a furry friend.

Before Harris stepped onto the stage, the live stream caught a squirrel running across the platform at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

The moment quickly sparked wildfire on social media as users said it was the spirit of Peanut, the beloved pet and Instagram star who was brutally abducted from his home and assassinated Friday—along with his raccoon brother, Fred—by New York wildlife officials.

“The spirit of Peanut came back for Kamala’s concession speech just to remind the Democrats not to ever mess with the squirrels again,” wrote social-media influencer Robby Starbuck.

Another video shared on social media showed a different angle as the squirrel made its way across the stage.

“I can’t stop laughing. It was a chef’s kiss from God,” one user wrote. “Couldn’t be more perfect.”

Some questioned the authenticity of the viral clip due to its stranger-than-fiction nature.

In a full livestream posted on YouTube, the squirrel can be seen around the 25 minute mark as it skurried behind the podium.

Peanut, also known as P’Nut or PNUT, was rescued as a baby seven years ago by owner Mark Longo. In videos posted on social media, he was often seen donning a cowboy hat or nibbling on waffles.

Peanut and Fred were euthanized last week after New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation said it had received anonymous omplaints about the black fluffy squirrel and responded by raiding Longo’s home.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was incredibly outspoken about the death of Peanut and used it to highlight the current government overreach the United States is experiencing ahead of Tuesday’s presidential election.

“How can it be that we live in America, supposedly the land of the free, and the government can barge into your home with guns?” Musk questioned, noting the multi-hour raid Longo endured.

Cardi B: Red-State Trump Vote Is ‘Why Some of Y’all States Be Getting Hurricanes’

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Cardi B: Red-State Trump Vote Is ‘Why Some of Y’all States Be Getting Hurricanes’

(Maire Clayton, Headline USA) Rapper Cardi B posted and then deleted a video on social media Tuesday night, exhibiting anger toward Southern states over Tuesday’s Election Day results.

Tone-deaf Cardi B expressed her anger as the states quickly turned red for President-elect Donald Trump.

“This is why some of y’all states be getting hurricanes,” she said in the short clip, in which she used a face filter.

The rapper did not name any specific states. However North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas and Florida were already called for Trump before the video was posted, according to Variety.

Southern states experienced recent destruction due to hurricanes Helene and Milton which hit at the end of September and beginning of October.

The hurricanes resulted in billions of dollars in damages and claimed over 200 lives.

The area surrounding Asheville, N.C., became a post-apocalyptic landscape after the hurricane hit, and is still being cleaned up as of November.

Cardi B was quickly hit with backlash over the comment.

“So she’s blaming acts of God (natural disasters) that kill people on politics?” one user wrote on X. “This is a sick woman.”

Others said she was just angry that Americans were no longer listening to the leftist rhetoric that is often spewed by Hollywood celebrities.

“Cardi B is mad that the rest of America doesn’t give af who these Hollyweird freaks tell us to vote for, so she says we deserve hurricanes,” a user added. “They show you who they are.”

The rapper continued to post as the results came in and added Democrats needed a “Hail Mary.”

She also went live on Instagram to express her unhappiness as the results played out.

Cardi B previously campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris and gave a speech in Wisconsin, which she was roasted for as she used her cellphone during it.

Calif. Mail-In Ballots Likely to Determine Control of U.S. House

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Calif. Mail-In Ballots Likely to Determine Control of U.S. House

(, The Center Square) California’s key congressional races that could determine the fate of the United States House of Representatives remained undecided on Wednesday morning.

Republican and Democratic candidates squared off with razor-thin margins. Republicans generally remained in the lead coming off Election Day; the question is whether uncounted mail-in ballots, which tend to favor Democrats, will be able to offset the early Republican advantage.

California’s key races, concentrated in the Hispanic-but-conservative Central Valley and the suburbs of Southern California, were targeted by a PAC run by House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, D-Redlands, as the “path to the House majority.” 

With 218 seats required for a majority in the 435-member House, Republicans, with 190 confirmed seats at the time of publication, seem poised for a majority; Democrats had 172 seats by the time of publication, with another 73 undecided seats set to determine control of the House.

Aguilar’s PAC supported challengers Adam Gray in California’s 13th Congressional District, Rudy Salas in the 22nd, George Whitesides in the 27th, and Will Rollins in the 41st. Also in play were the 45th and 47th Districts, both located in Orange County.

Gray, who is running against incumbent Rep. John Duarte, R-Modesto in a Central Valley district with slight Democratic advantage, also ran against Duarte in 2022, during which time he lost by just 564 votes.

Duarte has run as a socially liberal Republican, voting against a Republican-led bill to ban Department of Defense funding for sex reassignment surgeries and gender hormone treatments for transgender individuals, and describing himself as “immigration fluid.” Duarte was ahead with 51.4% of the vote on Wednesday morning but the race remains uncalled.

Salas, who served as a California Assemblymember for a decade, is running against Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, who voted to impeach president-elect Donald Trump and placed just 11 points ahead of a more conservative Republican in the primary. Valadeo currently has 55% of the vote in the Central Valley district, or about what he had in the primary relative to Salas, but the race remains uncalled.

Whitesides, former CEO of private space corporation Virgin Galactic, is running against Rep. Mike Garcia, D-Santa Clarita, who won by just 333 votes in 2020. Garcia, whose district encompasses the suburbs and exurbs north of Los Angeles, was one of the few Republicans who voted in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act, which codified the right to same-sex marriage in federal law. Garcia has 51.2% of the vote, but the race is uncalled.

Rollins, a former federal prosecutor, is running for the second time against Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, who also voted for the Respect for Marriage Act. Calvert has just 50.5% of the vote in the suburban and rural Inland Empire district, and was considered one of the most vulnerable Republican members of Congress in California.

In the 45th District a few miles inland from the coast in Orange and Los Angeles counties, Democratic labor attorney Derek Tran is challenging Republican Congresswoman Michelle Steel in the plurality Asian district. Steel remains ahead with 52.5% of the vote.

In the 47th District, Republican Scott Baugh and Democrat Dave Min are vying to replace the coastal Orange County seat left open by sitting Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, as she pursued the U.S. Senate primary against Rep. Adam Schiff to fill the seat left open by the death of Dianne Feinstein. Scott Baugh is also ahead with 50.6% of the vote.

Stock Markets Surge to New Heights in Anticipation of Trump’s Return

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Stock Markets Surge to New Heights in Anticipation of Trump’s Return

(Headline USA) The U.S. stock market, Elon Musk’s Tesla, banks and bitcoin all stormed higher Wednesday as investors made bets on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world.

Among the losers the market sees: the renewable-energy industry and foreign currencies.

The S&P 500 rallied 2.5% for its best day in nearly two years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,508 points, or 3.6%, while the Nasdaq composite jumped 3%. All three indexes topped records they had set in recent weeks.

Republican control could mean big shifts in the winning and losing industries underneath the surface, and investors were placing bets on what the higher tariffs, lower tax rates and lighter regulation that Trump favors would mean.

“The markets are scrambling to figure out what happens next, but for the time being, the market is pricing in a higher growth and higher inflation outlook,” Peter Esho of Esho Capital said.

The root cause of inflation, contrary to Esho’s claim, is the federal government’s reckless fiscal policy in printing more money and adding it into circulation, thereby devaluing the existing currency. It has little to do with the financial decisions of private investors, as indicated by the record-low inflation numbers Trump enjoyed during his first term.

But that didn’t stop leftist “experts” from attempting to spin a down note on the celebratory national mood.

Of course, how much change Trump effects in his second term will likely depend on whether his fellow Republicans win control of Congress, and that’s still to be determined.

Nevertheless, the market is cleaving between rather clear winners and losers following Trump’s dramatic win. Among them:

Bank stocks, UP

Bank stocks led the market higher, in part on hopes that a stronger economy would mean more customers getting loans and paying them back with interest. They also rallied on hopes for lighter regulation from a Republican White House.

JPMorgan Chase soared 11.5%, and financial stocks had the biggest gain by far among the 11 sectors that make up the S&P 500. Capital One Financial climbed 15%, and Discover Financial jumped 20.2% for some of the market’s biggest gains on speculation their pending merger will more easily get federal clearance under Trump.

Crypto, UP

Trump has pledged to make the country “the crypto capital of the planet” and create a “strategic reserve” of bitcoin. The price of bitcoin hit an all-time high above $76,480, according to CoinDesk, and was recently just under $76,100. Companies in the crypto industry also jumped, including trading platform Coinbase’s 31.1% leap.

Tesla, UP

Musk has become a close ally of Trump, exhorting the former president’s run. While Trump may end up hurting the electric-vehicle industry broadly by limiting government subsidies, analysts say Tesla could gain somewhat of an advantage by already being such a big player in the industry. Tesla revved 14.8% higher, while rival Rivian Automotive fell 8.3%.

Trump Media & Technology Group, UP

The company behind Trump’s Truth Social platform rose 5.9% after earlier nearly 35% earlier in the day. It regularly trades more on Trump’s popularity than on prospects for its profits. Its rise came even after it filed unaudited financial documents with regulators on Tuesday saying it lost $19.2 million during the latest quarter and that its sales weakened from a year earlier.

Private-prison operators, UP

A Trump-led Washington could push for tougher enforcement of the nation’s borders, which could mean more business for companies that work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. GEO Group, which runs ICE processing centers, surged 42.1%.

Stocks of smaller companies, UP

Trump’s America-First policies could help companies that focus on mom-and-pop stores within the United States, rather than big multinationals that could be hurt by increased tariffs and protectionism. The Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks, which are seen as more domestically focused than the big stocks in the S&P 500, jumped 5.8%. That was more than double the S&P 500’s gain.

Treasury bond prices, DOWN

Investors see Trump’s policies potentially leading to stronger economic growth, which helps push prices down for Treasurys and their yields up. Tax cuts under Trump could also further swell the U.S. government’s deficit, which would increase its borrowing needs and force yields even higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury jumped to 4.43% from 4.29% late Tuesday, which is a major move for the bond market. It’s up substantially from August, when it was below 4%.

Inflation worries, UP

Investors also see Trump’s policies likely adding to future inflation, particularly tariffs, which can add costs to U.S. households’ bills.

“Trump keeps openly telling people that he will increase tariffs not just on China but with every trade partner,” said Andrzej Skiba, head of BlueBay U.S. Fixed Income at RBC Global Asset Management.

“We’re talking 10% tariffs across all global partners,” Skiba continued. “This is a big deal because this could add 1% to inflation. If you add 1% to next year’s inflation numbers, we should say bye to rate cuts.”

A drop-off in immigration could also mean a crunch of available workers for employers, which could force companies to raise wages for workers faster and put more upward pressure on inflation.

Expectations for interest rate cuts, MUDDLED

Much of Wall Street’s recent run was built on expectations for coming cuts to interest rates by the Federal Reserve, now that inflation seems to be heading back down to its 2% target. Easier interest rates help boost the economy, but they can also give inflation more fuel.

The Fed will announce its latest decision on interest rates Thursday, where the expectation is still for a cut, according to data from CME Group. But traders are already paring back forecasts for how many cuts the Fed will provide through the middle of next year.

Foreign currencies, DOWN against the dollar

Trump has vowed to sharply hike tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and other countries, raising worries about trade wars and disruptions to the global economy. A measure of the U.S. dollar’s value against several major currencies climbed 1.6%, which means that those other currencies fell.

The euro sank 1.5%, and the South Korean won fell 1.2% The Mexican peso, which has been falling against the dollar since the summer, in part on worries about a possible Trump re-election, fell early in the day but then pared its loss.

Rewnewable energy stocks, DOWN

Trump is a fan of fossil fuels, encouraging production of oil and natural gas. His win sent solar stocks sharply lower, including a 10.1% fall for First Solar and 16.8% slide for Enphase Energy.

The only stock with a bigger loss in the S&P 500 was Super Micro Computer, which said its sales for the latest quarter could come in below its prior forecast. Its stock sank 18.1%.

All told, the S&P 500 rose 146.28 points to 5,929.04. The Dow surged 1,508.05 to 43,729.93, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 544.29 to 18,983.47.

Adapted from reporting by the Associated Press

Empire State Building Shines Red, Sparking Meltdowns from the Left

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Empire State Building Shines Red, Sparking Meltdowns from the Left

(Maire Clayton, Headline USA) The iconic Empire State Building in New York City shined red Tuesday night every time a swing state was called for now President-elect Donald Trump, causing leftists to fume on social media.

The building vowed to display the color of the candidate for five minutes for when each battleground state was called, per the Associated Press.

North Carolina was the first state called for Trump, causing the building to light up in GOP red at 11:22 p.m. for the next few minutes.

Some unhinged social-media users decided to hurl a series of profanities in protest of the lighting.

“What the f**k is wrong with you,” wrote one per.

The blowback caused the building’s X account to issue a reminder to angry users.

“As a reminder we will be sparkling for all battleground state calls from the Associated Press,” it said.

However, the online hate continued when Georgia also went to Trump a little under two hours later.

“THIS STUPID F**KING ACCOUNT YOURE LITERALLY IN NEW YORK,” an angry user added, noting that New York City notoriously leans Democrat.

Trump secured a second term by outperforming Harris in every swing state.

He won every swing state, with the exception of Arizona and Nevada, which had yet to be called.

The soon-to-be 47th president gave a victory speech from Mar-a-Lago early Wednesday morning.

“This was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time,” he said. “There never been anything like this in this country and maybe beyond.”

Trump spoke about healing the country and returning it to its glory days.

“This will truly be a golden age of America, that’s what we will have” Trump continued. “This is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow us to make America great again.”

California Votes to Keep Slavery Legal

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California Votes to Keep Slavery Legal

(Ken Silva, Headline USA) California voters have rejected a proposition that would have banned slavery and forced labor in prisons—a measure that conservative states, including Alabama and Tennessee, have already implemented.

California’s Proposition 6 would have amended the state’s constitution to “bar slavery in any form and repeal a current provision allowing involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.”

But as of the publication of this article, Proposition 6 was failing by nearly 10 percentage points.

Even though slavery is banned in conservative states, some state lawmakers attributed Proposition 6’s failure on a “rightward shift in California on criminal justice,” according to the New York Times.

“I think the narrative around Prop. 6 got swept into the fear politics that are driving the return to mass incarceration and the tough-on-crime era,” said Isaac Bryan, a state assemblyman, told the Times.

“It’s a clear measure in terms of affirming our values and living them out in our constitution,” he reportedly added. “It’s unfortunate and disturbing that it would be struggling the way it is.”

According to the Times, only 41% of those surveyed in September and October indicated that they would support the measure, which was an early sign that it was likely headed toward defeat.

The measure failed despite the fact that there was no opposition argument in the official state voter guide, and that the measure was backed by the California Democratic Party, labor unions and the mayor of Los Angeles, according to the Times.

“But less than $2 million was raised to support Proposition 6, hardly enough to reach most of the state’s 22.6 million voters,” the Times added.

“A stronger campaign explaining the measure may have better positioned Proposition 6 for success … Voters may have been unclear on the level of support or opposition by either party.”

Ken Silva is a staff writer at Headline USA. Follow him at x.com/jd_cashless.

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