Donald Trump looks ahead to his second stint in the Oval Office with a potentially unified government behind him as the Senate has already returned to Republican control and and the House closes in on remaining in GOP hands.

Federal Reserve officials are poised Thursday to reduce their key interest rate for a second straight time, responding to a steady slowdown of the inflation pressures that exasperated many Americans and contributed to Donald Trump’s presidential election victory.

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds is tearing through a community northwest of Los Angeles for a second day after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee when it exploded in size in only a few hours.

In other news:

• Stocks and bitcoin jump after Trump's victory. So do worries about inflation as Dow surges 1,500.
• Democrat Vindman, known as a Trump whistleblower, wins competitive Virginia House race.
• Rudy Giuliani ordered to appear in court after missing deadline to turn over Mercedes, other assets.
• 5 people are killed in Arizona when a plane crashes through an airport fence and collides with a car.
• Ohtani has surgery, the Padres extend manager Schlidt, the Cavs stay perfect and Kalkbrenner drops 49 points for Creighton.
• Bank of England is set to cut interest rates despite potential new inflation worries.
• Rescue workers pull 30 bodies from apartments in Lebanon after Israeli strike.
• Court drops all charges against a Thai woman in a 2015 bombing at a Bangkok shrine that killed 20.

—The Associated Press

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Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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Get a recap of Tuesday's election results that are lead by former President Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Republicans also captured the Senate and could make it a trifecta if they secure the House of Representatives.

In other news:

• The FBI says there are disinformation videos impersonating the FBI.
• Economy ranked as a top issue, but concerns over democracy drove many voters to polls.
• Abortion rights advocates win in 6 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3.
• Democrat Sarah McBride of Delaware to become first openly transgender person to serve in Congress.
• What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents.
• In Arizona, puppies hit the polls on Election Day.
• Rudy Giuliani ordered to appear in court after missing deadline to turn over assets.
• 'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind one of the military's biggest scandals, sentenced to 15 years.
• Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen.
• The first glimpse of the CFP rankings, comings and goings at the NFL trade deadline, the NHL takes center stage, the NBA’s reigning MVP is punished, the Dodgers’ best slugger has surgery and a multi-car pileup of penalties in NASCAR.
• UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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Election Day is here. Voters are gearing up to head to the polls to cast their ballots for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in one of the nation’s most historic presidential races. They’ll also be determining which party will control the House and Senate. Seven states will likely determine the winner.

SEATTLE (AP) — A strike by 33,000 Boeing factory workers is coming to an end after more than seven weeks. The aerospace giant's unionized machinists voted on Monday to accept a company contract offer that includes a 38% wage increase over four years.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Kyiv official says North Korean troops recently deployed to help Russia in its war with Ukraine have come under Ukrainian fire. It is the first time a Ukrainian official has said that Pyongyang’s units were struck, following a deployment that has given the war a new complexion as it approaches its 1,000-day milestone.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Retired Eagles center Jason Kelce has apologized after grabbing the phone of an unruly fan and spiking it to the ground before the Ohio State-Penn State game last weekend.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Department of Justice says federal agents have arrested a Tennessee man who they say was trying to destroy a Nashville electrical substation. Skyler Philippi is accused of attempting to use a drone loaded with what he thought were explosives to destroy the Nashville energy facility.

Prince William is in Cape Town, South Africa, for four days of events aimed at promoting his Earthshot environmental awards.

In other news:

• A federal command center that will quickly respond to any reports of voting security issues.
• Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting US voters.
• Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says.
• Ohio sheriff's lieutenant apologizes for 'won't help Democrats' post, blames sleep medication.
• A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory.
• Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election.
• Voters in battleground Arizona to decide if local agencies can police illegal immigration.
• US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension.
• An ex-officer is found guilty in the 2020 shooting death of an unarmed Black man in Ohio.
• Jury sees video of subway chokehold that led to veteran Daniel Penny's manslaughter trial.
• Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91.
• The butchered remains of a dolphin were found on a New Jersey beach. Feds are investigating.
• Kareem Hunt helps keep the Chiefs unbeaten in overtime, Dennis Allen is out in New Orleans, Gerrit Cole stays with the Yankees, the Cavaliers and Thunder remain unbeaten and a light schedule in the NHL.
• US gives Israel a 'fail' grade on improving aid to Gaza so far.
• Palestinian officials say an Israeli airstrike has killed 20 people in northern Gaza.
• South Korea and EU worry about Russia's technology transfer in return for North Korea troops.
• UK leader tells Interpol meeting world must 'wake up' to threat from people-smugglers.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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