After skipping out on speaking to supporters Tuesday night, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech at Howard University on Wednesday afternoon. The sitting vice president, thrown into the race without a primary some 100 days before the election after President Joe Biden’s withdrawal, told supporters not to despair but continue “the fight that fueled this campaign.” By the time Harris addressed her supporters from her alma mater, the bleachers were nearly empty. The bleachers here at Howard University are almost empty as we await Kamala Harris’ concession speech. pic.twitter.com/LVEt5XsL0R— Spencer Lindquist ?? (@SpencerLndqst) November 6, 2024 While some states remain to be called, Harris fell to former president and now president-elect Donald Trump by what will surely be a larger electoral college margin than Hillary Clinton in 2016. Harris appears unlikely to carry a single swing state after crushing defeats in the Rust Belt states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. “Let me say my heart is full today. My heart is full today, full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve,” Harris told the crowd. “The outcome of this election was not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for, but hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting.” Before Harris delivered her concession speech, she called Trump to concede the election. Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung released a statement after the call. “President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone earlier today where she congratulated him on his historic victory,” the statement read. “President Trump acknowledged Vice President Harris on her strength, professionalism, and tenacity throughout the campaign, and both leaders agreed on the importance of unifying the country.” Biden has also called Trump to congratulate the president-elect on his victory. Biden’s predecessor and successor, Trump is only the second president in U.S. history to return to the White House after spending four years out of power. Come January, Harris will be the one to certify the results. The post Kamala Harris Concedes, But Tells Supporters Not To Give Up the ‘Fight’ appeared first on The Daily Signal.

DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Following President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping victory in the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday, several leaders from countries around the world offered their responses—some more congratulatory in nature than others. Trump made a historic comeback from his loss in 2020 and swept the electoral vote by at least a 277-224 Electoral College margin—with several states still uncalled, but with Trump leading—while also taking the popular vote by nearly 5 million votes, according to multiple reports. World leaders were closely watching the election—as Harris’ and Trump’s approach to foreign policy varies widely—and offered compliments on his victory, while other nations typically considered American adversaries seemed to take a more muted and cautionary tone. “Italy and the United States are ‘sister’ nations, linked by an unshakable alliance, common values, and a historic friendship,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said in a statement on Wednesday. “It is a strategic bond, which I am sure we will now strengthen even further.” A nome mio e del Governo italiano, le più sincere congratulazioni al Presidente eletto degli Stati Uniti, Donald #Trump.Italia e Stati Uniti sono Nazioni “sorelle”, legate da un’alleanza incrollabile, valori comuni e una storica amicizia.È un legame strategico, che sono certa…— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) November 6, 2024 “Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:Dear Donald and Melania Trump,Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) November 6, 2024 “The future of the [South Korea]-U.S. alliance and America will shine brighter. Look forward to working closely with you,” South Korean Prime Minister Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday. Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump! Under your strong leadership, the future of the ROK-U.S. alliance and America will shine brighter. Look forward to working closely with you.— ??? Yoon Suk Yeol (@President_KR) November 6, 2024 Other world leaders that Trump differs from vastly on politics—including Canada’s and the U.K.‘s—also offered compliments to Trump on his win, even as Trump has publicly criticized their left-wing policies. “I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday. Congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected President of the United States. The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations. pic.twitter.com/yEnL6gxyzO— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 6, 2024 Most European Union nations applauded Trump’s victory, though some countries signaled that Europe needs to be ready to rely more closely on itself. Trump’s “America First” approach has been popular among swaths of the American electorate but has left some European countries nervous that Trump may take a different approach than President Joe Biden’s seemingly no-holds-barred relationship with Europe in recent years. During his first term, Trump had a sometimes tense relationship with some European countries, as he felt that they contributed to the U.S.’ global trade imbalance and weren’t paying enough to be part of the NATO alliance. Trump on multiple occasions has threatened to pull the U.S. out of NATO unless European countries pay their agreed share. Trump’s threat was successful—a higher number of NATO allies met their defense spending goals at the end of his term than at the beginning. “The European Union must stand close together and act in a united manner,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters on Wednesday, noting that he and French President Emmanuel Macron were working closely with other European partners. China offered few remarks on Trump’s win, while other adversaries such as Iran and North Korea have yet to publicly comment on the matter, although Tehran has made it clear it did not want another Trump term. Chinese officials have reportedly feared the policies of another Trump term compared to a Harris presidency and actively interfered in this year’s elections. “We respect the choice of the American people and congratulate Mr. Trump on being elected as president of the United States,” a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday. Russia’s message on the election appeared more veiled and hostile. Russian President Vladimir Putin does apparently not plan to offer any congratulations to Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday, arguing that the U.S. is “an unfriendly country that is both directly and indirectly involved in the war against our state.” “We have repeatedly said that the U.S. is able to contribute to the end of this conflict. This cannot be done overnight, but … the U.S. is capable of changing the trajectory of its foreign policy. Will this happen, and if so, how … we will see after [the U.S. president’s inauguration in] January,” Peskov said. Russia has waged war against Ukraine since 2022 and has dragged the U.S. and Europe deeper and deeper into the conflict. Biden has failed to significantly alter the course of the war. Trump has vowed that he could strike a peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine by the time he retakes office in January. Similarly, Trump has promised that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East—which was borne out of Hamas’ invasion of Israel on Oct. 7, 2023—by the time he takes office in January, warning that he will treat Iran far more harshly than Biden has and will impose sanctions to ensure Tehran cannot build its funding reserves. Trump spoke to Netanyahu in July and reportedly told him that the war in Gaza needs to end by January, potentially in a bid to reestablish some norms between the Israelis and the Palestinians. On China, Trump has promised fair competition but warned that he will impose stricter tariffs in a bid to balance the trade deficit, encourage Americans to buy more domestic goods, and compel China to import more American products. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation The post Here’s How Leaders From Around World Responded to Trump’s Victory appeared first on The Daily Signal.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. During this election season, the US presidential race not only captured extensive media attention but also significantly impacted the live-streaming world. As the election unfolded on November 5th, hundreds of streamers worldwide provided live updates on state-by-state voting results. This led to a notable increase in viewership for many online broadcasters, with certain platforms reaching new viewership benchmarks. Rumble, a platform favored by free speech audiences, particularly distinguished itself by breaking its own viewership records. According to Stream Charts, on Election Day, the platform’s streams peaked at an impressive 1.79 million viewers, surpassing its previous record of 1.04 million during a presidential debate in September. This achievement placed Rumble in the top three streaming services. The platform is a known haven for political commentators who have been censored on Big Tech platforms. High viewership figures were particularly recorded on channels hosted by Dan Bongino and Steven Crowder, with peak numbers of 515K and 460K respectively. These figures represent the highest viewership for any channel on Rumble to date, with both hosts also setting personal records during the debates in September. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post Rumble Rises on Election Night, Powers Record-Breaking Audience Surge appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Another “fine” story about what is known as the Big Tech-Big Government revolving door is coming from the UK, where a former Facebook vice president has just joined the Ofcom (Office of Communications) regulator. Handpicked by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) Peter Kyle, Lord Richard Allan – previously Facebook vice president of public policy, or, as some reports put it, “Facebook lobbyist in the EU” – is now a member of the Ofcom Board as a non-executive director. The most obvious problem: Ofcom is supposed to regulate Facebook as well as the rest of the industry, and now the question of a possible conflict of interest is arising. After all, Allan spent a full decade as Facebook’s vice president. And coming up with a “strategic direction” for Ofcom is among the regulator’s Board’s tasks. But DSIT reassured the public that in picking Allan for the role, “an open process in line with the Governance Code on Appointments” had been observed. One example of how these figures go through that revolving door, but in the other direction, is former UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, who is now Facebook owner Meta’s president of global affairs. The “ties that bind” in this particular case happen to be even more specific: Allan was, all the way up to October 2 this year, “affiliated” with the UK’s Liberal Democrats (he in the past also served as an MP for the party). And Clegg was the leader of that party before he embarked on his Big Tech adventures. Back to Allan’s Ofcom appointment, and in explaining the choice, DSIT described him as a member of the House of Lords for the past 10 years – and someone who has worked on “communications and technology policy” for close to 30 years. Ofcom Chair Lord Michael Grade issued a statement upon hiring Allan to put an emphasis on what he said was the former Facebook exec’s extensive experience “across technology, telecoms, and media,” with a career in both public and private sectors. Allan in the past worked for UK’s National Health Service (NHS), to serve as MP, move on to Cisco, and then to Facebook. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post Ex-Facebook VP Joins UK Media Regulator Ofcom Sparking Fresh Conflict of Interest Concerns appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

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There are some Californians preparing to move out of the country because of fears of the 2024 election, according to a new report.The election between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris has reportedly given some Americans so much anxiety that they want to move overseas. 'They want an option to escape.'The Los Angeles Times interviewed several global immigration experts who said Californians are planning to flee the United States because of the political "divisiveness in the country."Mykel Dicus of California said before the election that he would want to move out of the country if Trump won the election. “If a regime like MAGA should win this election, I’m very scared,” the 54-year-old said. “I just feel like it’s time to enjoy a life that’s free from any American worry.”Dicus said he toured Spain in September and is currently attempting to procure a specialized Spanish visa for remote workers. Dicus said he hopes to secure a digital nomad visa and move to Spain within the next three years. Henley & Partners — the self-described "global leader in residence and citizenship by investment" — said the number of requests to move overseas has already exceeded last year.The consultant company revealed that about 80% of their U.S. clients want to bolt out of the country because of political issues."They want an option to escape. Now with the election, people have opinions on both ends, and they’re worried," said Basil Mohr Elzeki — who leads the North American operations for Henley & Partners.Elzeki noted that most of his business has come from California residents.He pointed out that some popular countries for Americans fleeing included Antigua and Barbuda, Portugal, Malta, Greece, and Spain.Jen Barnett is the founder of Expatsi — a company that helps Americans find a new home abroad. Barnett told the Los Angeles Times that her website's traffic skyrocketed by 900% after the first presidential debate between Trump and President Joe Biden.Following Trump's nomination as the Republican presidential candidate in the 2016 election, Jen and her husband, Brett Barnett, began searching for a new home overseas and eventually moved to Mexico earlier this year. "Just that he could be nominated to me meant that something was irreparably broken, and it wasn’t something we could get back," Jen told the Los Angeles Times.According to the outlet, it is not just liberals looking to get out of the country because of political divisiveness. "Anecdotally, I’ve heard more and more folks talking not just about a Trump administration, but about the divisiveness in the country," said Amanda Klekowski von Koppenfels — a migration scholar at the University of Kent in Brussels.Marco Permunian — the founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance — noted that there had been a surge of Americans searching for a home abroad grew in 2016 but that that surge had continued to rise during Biden's first term. "We came to the conclusion there is a sense of fear in general, and that affects people from both sides of the political spectrum," Permunian said. Patrick Murray — director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute — stated, “I’d be willing to bet that the partisan rancor of the past few years has played a significant role in the heightened desire to emigrate."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris finally appeared in public and addressed her supporters after a devastating loss across the board for Democrats in the 2024 election. The Harris campaign had stopped giving comments after it became clear that former President Donald Trump was heading toward a historic victory Tuesday night. Harris also refused to address supporters at a scheduled speech at Howard University, and the dejected crowd went home instead. 'We must accept the results of this election.' Harris came out Wednesday afternoon and gave her concession speech to a cheering but sad crowd. "The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for. But the light of America's promise will always burn bright," she said. Kamala Harris: "The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for. But the light of America's promise will always burn bright." pic.twitter.com/z8XeaebQzd — TheBlaze (@theblaze) November 6, 2024 The Democratic candidate's voice cracked, and she choked up a few times through the speech. "Do not despair. This is not a time to throw up your hands. It is a time to roll up our sleeves," said Harris. "For the sake of freedom, justice, and the future we know we can build together.”Kamala: "We must accept the results of this election. Earlier today I spoke with president-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I also told him we will help him and his team with their transition and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power." pic.twitter.com/0vozZbpy7U— TheBlaze (@theblaze) November 6, 2024 "We must accept the results of this election. Earlier today I spoke with president-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory," she continued. "I also told him we will help him and his team with their transition and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power."Some in the audience booed at the sound of Trump's name but applauded for the transition of power. NBC reported that Harris had not prepared a victory or a concession speech for the Election Day because the campaign believed the results would take longer to be tabulated. Steven Cheung, the communications director of the Trump Campaign, confirmed the phone call in a brief statement.“President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone earlier today where she congratulated him on his historic victory," said Cheung. "President Trump acknowledged Vice President Harris on her strength, professionalism, and tenacity throughout the campaign, and both leaders agreed on the importance of unifying the country.” MSNBC's coverage of the Harris concession speech showed one woman in the audience crying while wearing a Taylor Swift cap. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Democrats have continued to lose the conversation, with women coming out in even the sports world to reject messages from athletes like Angel Reese.Despite saying in August that she wasn't following the presidential campaigns, Reese put out a simple statement the morning after Donald Trump became the 47th president."As a woman, I'm heartbroken for us all..." Reese decried on her X account. At the same time, Reese shared a picture of Vice President Kamala Harris on her Instagram, which had a caption "thank you, Kamala Harris, we are proud of you."However, female readers were not supportive of Reese's emotional plea and flooded her replies with disagreements."Smart women know to vote beyond identity politics," a woman named Angie quickly replied. — (@) Another reader replied, "what's a woman," implying that the Democratic position on gender politics is that a woman cannot be simply defined."Imagine believing all the lies about trump! Wow!" a Trump supporter with "America First" in her profile also stated.What’s a woman?— Amanda (@BasedBlondex) November 6, 2024 Another X user even went as far as to say "keep your legs closed. Simple," inferring that Reese was taking issue with abortion rights, which are not under President Trump's control, however.Keep your legs closed. Simple.— Toasty ??? (@ThatbasedLatinx) November 6, 2024 Reese revealing her political leanings, albeit somewhat covertly, is a change from her typical responses to questions about Harris in the months leading up to the election. During previous media availability periods, Reese parried questions about supporting the Democratic candidate.For example, when reporter Brandon Robinson caught up with Reese on the court, he directly asked the athlete for her thoughts on the vice president:"[Kamala Harris] is a woman, and she's doing her thing, running for president," the reporter began. "Have you had a chance to watch her? What are your thoughts on her running for political office?"At the time, Reese's response was refreshingly-normal, telling the reporter she didn't feel educated enough to comment on the race."I haven't been able to tap a lot into the political election ... so I'm not that educated right now, but [I] just continue to learn," Reese replied.Instead, the Chicago Sky player suggested, "everybody go out there and vote.""I commend that, and I just tell a lot of people to go out there and vote because we need it for this election," Reese added.The overwhelming volume of negative quotes and replies to Reese seem to signal that female voters prefer to focus on issues that are affecting their lives.Responses relating to men in women's locker rooms appear alongside disgruntled basketball fans and Christians in what has become a cross-section of Americans focused on political, economical, and social issues rather than gender or racial politics.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

In a post-election interview on Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed some of his plans for a major overhaul of the country’s key health agencies.An MSNBC reporter asked RFK Jr. whether he will terminate “the top level federal service workers that are currently at" the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“In some categories,” Kennedy responded. “There are entire departments, like the nutrition departments at FDA, that have to go.”He said workers in certain departments, including nutrition, are “not doing their job” or “protecting our kids.”“Why do we have Froot Loops in this country that have 18 or 19 ingredients, and you go to Canada, and it’s got two or three?” Kennedy questioned. When asked whether he plans to eradicate any of the agencies, Kennedy replied, “To eliminate the agencies, as long as it requires congressional approval, I wouldn’t be doing that.”Kennedy explained that he is confident he could “get the corruption out of the agencies.”“It’s what I’ve been doing for 40 years. I’ve sued all those agencies. I have a PhD in corporate corruption, and that’s what I do. And once they’re not corrupt, once Americans are getting good science and are allowed to make their own choices, they’re going to get a lot healthier,” he added.Less than a week before Election Day, Kennedy told NewsNation Trump’s plans for him in his future cabinet.“President Trump has asked me to reorganize the federal health agencies. The agencies that have a portfolio that affects human health, which is CDC, [National Institutes of Health], FDA, as well as some of the agencies within the United States Department of Agriculture,” Kennedy said.Kennedy said he was asked by Trump to end corruption and conflicts of interest as well as “measurably reduce chronic disease in our children within two years.”On Sunday, he remarked, “I want to be in the White House. And [Trump has] assured me that I’m going to have that.”Kennedy stated that he had not yet decided whether he wants to head the United States Department of Health and Human Services.“I want to be in the position where I’m most effective to end the chronic disease epidemic,” Kennedy continued. “And I’m confident that if I wanted to do HHS secretary, the president would fight like hell to make that happen.”Last week, Vice President Kamala Harris slammed Kennedy as “someone who has routinely promoted junk science and crazy conspiracy theories.”She called him the “exact last person in America who should be setting health care policy for America’s families and children.”Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

I don’t know about you but I’ve never associated the Metal Slug series with strategy. The legendary run and gun games have always had more in common with Contra, Shootas, Blood & Teef, and Broforce rather than slower, more cerebral offerings like Final Fantasy Tactics, Triangle Strategy, or Fire Emblem. That’s all changed now, as Metal Slug Tactics is here to serve up a side order of strategy along with the series’ trademark explosive action. Continue reading Metal Slug Tactics is out now, bringing a tactical twist to the legendary series MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best RPGs, Best turn-based strategy games