As the election has well since passed, many are looking and examining the ballot measures across the country. Oftentimes ballot measures can reflect issues within a state or political trends across the country. Issues on the ballots ranged anywhere from health and reproductive rights, to education and voting rights. Certain […]
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Analysis: Trump’s second-term cabinet selections
In the weeks leading up to President-elect Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, which will take place on Monday, Jan. 20 2025, the media is filled with updates on the administrative “housekeeping” — most notably, the people that Trump has nominated for key positions in his new administration. While most of these […]
Political climate shocked by states swinging red
It was Wednesday, Nov. 6, that President-elect Donald Trump won the required 270 electoral votes necessary for him to reclaim his seat in the White House. On Saturday, Nov. 9, it was projected that Trump won Arizona, meaning that he won all seven major battleground states. He won Arizona, Michigan, […]
White House prepares for transition ahead of Trump’s inauguration
With just nine weeks left until President-elect Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, there are several processes underway. For one, stemming from Trump’s past run-ins with the law, Americans can expect to hear updates in the four criminal indictments that Trump still faces, adding onto the 34 charges […]
New Jersey election results for state and federal officials
New Jersey voters elected several state and federal officials in the General Election last Tuesday, Nov. 5. Republican former President and current President-elect Donald Trump won both the popular and electoral vote to become the 47th president of the United States, securing 309 electoral votes in comparison to Democrat and […]
Ballot boxes in Washington and Oregon set on fire ahead of election
During the early voting period leading up to Election Day, several ballot boxes in Washington state and Oregon have been set on fire. Experts say that an incendiary device was dropped into the respective ballot boxes, and from there detonated within the boxes in order to destroy the ballots. The […]
Harris and Trump’s final proposed policies for election
Republican former president Donald Trump announced his campaign for the 2024 Presidential Election on Nov. 15, 2022, the start of what the world presumed would be a rematch between Trump and current Democratic President Joe Biden. Diving straight into the 2024 primaries, polls began to indicate that Biden’s chances of […]
Trump rally at Madison Square Garden criticized due to racist remarks
Former President Donald Trump hosted a rally at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Oct. 27. The almost six-hour-long rally featured guests such as Dr. Phil McGraw, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Tucker Carlson and, of course, Trump’s new best friend Elon Musk. The rally quickly […]
Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election
Former President Donald Trump made a stunning comeback early Wednesday morning, as he was elected the 47th president of the United States. He gained 295 electoral votes to Vice President Kamala Harris’ 226, surpassing the 270 electoral votes necessary to secure the presidency. The win followed several key swing states […]
LIVE: Election Day updates
The Ramapo News has partnered with Professor Brian Maston’s Critical Reading and Writing class to deliver accurate Election Day information throughout Tuesday Nov. 5. Pennsylvania poll results still up for debate 11:51 p.m. The night is coming to an end with just a few minutes until midnight and Pennsylvania keeps […]