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San Francisco’s first Black female mayor concedes to Levi Strauss heir

San Francisco’s first Black female mayor concedes to Levi Strauss heir

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s first Black female mayor, London Breed, conceded the race for mayor to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie on Thursday, pledging a smooth transition as he takes over the job.
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AP Race Call: Democrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 26th Congressional District

AP Race Call: Democrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 26th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Julia Brownley won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Thursday. Brownley, who previously served in the state Assembly for six years, was first elected to the House in 2012.
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President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post

President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the defacto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to hold the influential role.
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President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff

President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff.
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Three Nevada US House seats remain under Democratic control as incumbents fend off GOP

Three Nevada US House seats remain under Democratic control as incumbents fend off GOP

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Three U.S. House seats in Nevada will remain under Democratic control after a sweeping win Thursday for the incumbents, while the state's tight Senate race was still too early to call.
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Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob Casey

Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob Casey

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republican David McCormick has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal U.S. Senate seat, as the former CEO of the world’s largest hedge fund beat three-term Democratic Sen.
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Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat

Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republican David McCormick has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal U.S. Senate seat, as the former CEO of the world’s largest hedge fund beat three-term Democratic Sen.
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AP Race Call: Republican Dave McCormick wins election to U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania, beating incumbent Bob Casey

AP Race Call: Republican Dave McCormick wins election to U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania, beating incumbent Bob Casey

Republican David McCormick won a Senate seat in Pennsylvania on Thursday, defeating Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and padding the GOP's Senate majority.
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AP Race Call: Democrat Susie Lee wins reelection to U.S. House in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District

AP Race Call: Democrat Susie Lee wins reelection to U.S. House in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Susie Lee won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Nevada on Thursday. Lee first won this Clark County seat in 2018, succeeding Democrat Jacky Rosen.
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Putin congratulates Trump on his election victory in his first public comments on the US vote

Putin congratulates Trump on his election victory in his first public comments on the US vote

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in his first public comment on the U.S. vote, and he praised the president-elect's courage during the July assassination attempt .
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