President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday for the first time since President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory. Biden promised a smooth and orderly transition of power to the second Trump administration on Jan. 20, 2025.
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), who won reelection in his congressional district, announced to his colleagues on Wednesday that he will run for the position of speaker of the House in the new Congress. Control of the House currently hangs in the balance.
Germany’s ruling coalition collapsed on Thursday, paving the way for new elections. Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance minister, Christian Lindner, over budget disputes, leaving the government without a legislative majority.
Topics in this episode include:
- Biden Addresses Nation, Promises Smooth Transition
- Obamas Congratulate Trump, Vance
- Michigan Residents Ponder Harris Loss
- Trump on Track to Win Popular Vote, a GOP First in 20 Years
- Robotic Dog Patrols Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate
- Trump’s Legal Team to Request NY Conviction Be Dismissed
- Mike Johnson Launches Speaker Reelection Bid
- Closest Competitive Races Still Not Called
- Demographic Shift That Pushed Trump to Victory
- Arizona Residents Reflect on Trump Win
- Voters Most Concerned About the Economy: Exit Polls
- Migrants En Route to US Uncertain After Trump Victory
- Canada Braces for Possible Spike in Illegal Border Crossings
- Judge Says Plea Deals for Accused 9/11 Plotters Are Valid
- Levi Strauss Heir Leads San Francisco Mayoral Race
- Mountain Fire Rages Northwest of Los Angeles
- NATO Chief: North Korea–Russia Ties Also a Threat to US
- Macron Urges More Assertive Europe at Summit
- How Trump’s Presidency Will Impact the UK
- Political Crisis in Germany as Coalition Collapses
- French Foreign Minister Eyes Solution to End Gaza Conflict
- 8-Hour Russian Drone Barrage Puts Kyiv on Edge
- Ireland Set to Hold General Election on Nov. 29
- China’s Xi Congratulates Trump on Election Win
- Taiwan’s Political Parties Congratulate Trump
- Japanese Prime Minister Congratulates Trump
- South Korea Wants Strong Partnership With US
- Fed to Make Rate Cut Decision Today
- Stock Markets Up Ahead of Fed Interest Rate Announcement
- Nissan to Axe 9,000 Jobs on Weak Sales
- New USDA Rule to Limit School Lunch ‘Junk Fees’
- Musicians Pay Tribute to Historic Australian Violin Maker
- First Snowfall on Mount Fuji Latest in 130 Years
- Rare Pair of Ming Dynasty Jars Smash Auction Estimate