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News and updates about US Elections 2016

Did a British company abuse Facebook users' info?

Cambridge Analytica denies using 50 million Facebook users' information to promote Pres. Trump's election campaign.

Did a British company abuse Facebook users' info?

Michael Moore attends 'women's march', calls Trump a 'tragedy'

Half a million march to Capitol Hill in protest of Trump, man gets shot at event in Seattle.

Michael Moore attends 'women's march', calls Trump a 'tragedy'

Fired inauguration announcer gets new job for January 20

Former inauguration announcer fired by Trump gets new job with Washington, D.C.'s NBC4.

Fired inauguration announcer gets new job for January 20

Trump's swearing-in: The most expensive in history

About $90 million was raised for this weekend's festivities. Obama's inaugural festivities cost, by comparison, $55 million.

Trump's swearing-in:  The most expensive in history

Former inauguration announcer: It was the shock of my life

Former inauguration announcer responds to Trump's announcement, says he doesn't wish replacement any ill.

Former inauguration announcer: It was the shock of my life

Trump fires legendary inauguration announcer

Longtime inauguration announcer Charlie Brotman talks with CNN -- and says he thought he'd "commit suicide" after being dumped

Trump fires legendary inauguration announcer

Russia claims to have 'sensitive information' on Trump

US intelligence presents Obama and Trump with classified report claiming Russia has 'compromising information' about the President-elect.

Russia claims to have 'sensitive information' on Trump

Clinton won't run for NYC mayor

Confidante denies Hillary Clinton may run for NYC mayor, says 2016 was Clinton's 'last campaign.'

Clinton won't run for NYC mayor

Trump slams 'stupid' people who don't want good ties with Russia

Trump responds to Obama's Russia sanctions, says 'only fools' would think good US-Russia relationship is bad.

Trump slams 'stupid' people who don't want good ties with Russia

Trump team invites Netanyahu to inauguration ceremony

Trump transition team contacts Israeli PM, invites him to attend inauguration ceremony.

Trump team invites Netanyahu to inauguration ceremony

Obama vows retaliation for Putin's 'interference in elections'

Obama promises to retaliate against Russia, Trump says entire thing ploy to invalidate election results.

Obama vows retaliation for Putin's 'interference in elections'

Trump nominates Rick Perry as Energy Secretary

Trump administration announces former Texas Governor Rick Perry as new Energy Secretary.

Trump nominates Rick Perry as Energy Secretary

New York Arabs protest Trump's consideration of Giuliani

Pro-Palestinian New York students call on all sympathizers to use 'any means necessary' to resist and fight the 'US empire.'

New York Arabs protest Trump's consideration of Giuliani

Trump names Exxon CEO as Secretary of State

Trump chooses Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State; Tillerson apparently has ties with Russia.

Trump names Exxon CEO as Secretary of State

CIA says Russia helped Trump win elections

CIA claims Russia helped Trump win elections, Obama orders full investigation.

CIA says Russia helped Trump win elections

Trump announces new Labor Secretary

Trump picks fast-food CEO Andrew Puzder as new labor secretary.

Trump announces new Labor Secretary

Economists expect Trump to help US economy

Most German economists expect upturn in US economy after Trump becomes president.

Economists expect Trump to help US economy

Obama urged Clinton to concede elections

Reports say Obama pushed Clinton to concede, supporters disappointed she didn't wait longer.

Obama urged Clinton to concede elections

Trump slams vote recount efforts

Trump says Green Party vote recount is a 'scam'; election results 'should be respected.'

Trump slams vote recount efforts

Trump adds McFarland, McGahn to new adminstration

President-elect Donald Trump appoints KT McFarland and Donald McGahn to his new administration.

Trump adds McFarland, McGahn to new adminstration

Clinton campaign backs vote recount efforts

Green Party, Clinton campaign push for vote recount in battleground states.

Clinton campaign backs vote recount efforts

Trump supporters still watching Clinton defeat video

Nearly two weeks after elections, Trump supporters still watching Hillary defeat video.

Trump supporters still watching Clinton defeat video

New US Security Adviser calls Islam 'cancer'

Soon-to-be US Security Adviser calls radical Islam 'cancer.'

New US Security Adviser calls Islam 'cancer'

Trump expected to announce Chief of Staff

Will an anti-Semite become President Trump's Chief of Staff?

Trump expected to announce Chief of Staff

Laura Ingraham may be next White House press secretary

Possible candidate for White House press secretary 'does not see Jews as minority.'

Laura Ingraham may be next White House press secretary

Mom puts son on street for 'voting' Trump at school

Texas mother puts 7-year-old son on street for 'voting' Trump in mock elections.

Mom puts son on street for 'voting' Trump at school

American magazine suggested a novel result for US elections

Queen Elizabeth offers to restore British rule to America, writes humorist for The New Yorker.

American magazine suggested a novel result for US elections

Clinton: FBI cost me the election

Clinton blames FBI head for election loss, says it lost her votes and support.

Clinton: FBI cost me the election

Trump prefers New York, but plans to move to White House

Trump says living in White House is 'the appropriate thing to do.'

Trump prefers New York, but plans to move to White House

'The relationship with Israel will only get stronger'

Watch: Ambassador Dan Shapiro speaks as the U.S. Embassy in Israel celebrates American democracy.

'The relationship with Israel will only get stronger'

Obama: Clinton actually knows what's going on in the world

U.S. President takes a shot at Republican presidential candidate, says his conduct isn't acceptable in the United States.

Obama: Clinton actually knows what's going on in the world

Jewish Republican Ari Fleischer rescinds Trump endorsement

Ari Fleischer, White House press secretary under President George W. Bush, says he will leave his presidential ballot blank.

Jewish Republican Ari Fleischer rescinds Trump endorsement

Clinton: You will never see Trump's tax returns

Hours before polls open, Democratic presidential candidate blasts her Republican rival for failing to release his tax returns.

Clinton: You will never see Trump's tax returns

Trump: FBI Director was under tremendous pressure

Republican presidential candidate says FBI Director Comey was under “tremendous pressure” to clear Clinton’s name.

Trump: FBI Director was under tremendous pressure

Reuters: Clinton has a 90% chance of winning

Democratic presidential candidate has about a 90 percent chance of defeating Trump, final Reuters/Ipsos States of the Nation project finds.

Reuters: Clinton has a 90% chance of winning

Maid printed secret emails for Hillary

Clinton asked Filipino maid Marina Santos to print classified emails for her, even though she didn't have security clearance.

Maid printed secret emails for Hillary

Trump: Clinton is guilty and she knows it

Watch: Republican presidential candidate says he still regards Clinton as guilty in private email case.

Trump: Clinton is guilty and she knows it

Hamodia vs. Mishpacha: Hillary doesn't belong on the cover

Hamodia editorial attacks Mishpacha magazine for publishing picture of Hillary Clinton on cover of most recent edition.

Hamodia vs. Mishpacha: Hillary doesn't belong on the cover

Poll shows Likud supporters would vote for Trump

New poll shows what Israelis would vote if they had US voting rights.

Poll shows Likud supporters would vote for Trump

Israeli-Americans overwhelmingly support Trump

New numbers show Trump winning 75% of the Israeli-American vote, which is largely based out of Judea and Samaria.

Israeli-Americans overwhelmingly support Trump

If Clinton wins, thank Obamas

Obama's brilliant campaign is at work for the third election in a row, this time without the benefit of African-American nominees.

If Clinton wins, thank Obamas

Clinton's VP claims some at FBI favor Trump

Senator Tim Kaine suggests officials at the FBI are “actively working” to support Trump.

Clinton's VP claims some at FBI favor Trump

Satmar group: Vote for Hillary

Satmar leaders who follow Rabbi Aharon in Kiryat Yoel tell their followers to vote for Hillary Clinton on November 8.

Satmar group: Vote for Hillary

ISIS calls for terror attacks in US on election day

ISIS calls for terror attacks against US voters on election day, hopes elections will be a 'dreadful calamity.'

ISIS calls for terror attacks in US on election day

Clinton Foundation admits receiving $1M from Qatar

After previously denying the claim, Hillary's Clinton Foundation admits accepting $1M from Qatar without State review.

Clinton Foundation admits receiving $1M from Qatar

Trump at Rally: Who Needs Jay Z?

Trump boasts of massive crowds sans celeb power.

Trump at Rally: Who Needs Jay Z?

Russia: Either Clinton gets the presidency, or she goes to jail

Russian media questions US democracy, explain Clinton's panic as fear of incarceration.

Russia: Either Clinton gets the presidency, or she goes to jail

U.S. on alert over Al-Qaeda Election Day threat

Federal officials warn authorities New York City, Texas and Virginia about an unspecific threat of attacks by Al-Qaeda around Election Day.

U.S. on alert over Al-Qaeda Election Day threat

Khamenei criticizes U.S. presidential candidates

Iran's Supreme Leader criticizes both Clinton and Trump without naming them.

Khamenei criticizes U.S. presidential candidates

US site: Clinton will bring World War Three

American site publishes video showing Clinton means World War 3.

US site: Clinton will bring World War Three

US Justice Department pushed FBI to keep probe secret

US Justice Department opposed FBI plan to tell Congress about renewed campaign; FBI leader says he 'felt obligation' to inform.

US Justice Department pushed FBI to keep probe secret

Trump: Justice Department trying to protect Hillary

Trump says Justice Department trying to protect Hillary, says 97 percent support her campaign.

Trump: Justice Department trying to protect Hillary

Poll: Clinton enjoys lead in early voting

Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Democratic presidential nominee leads Trump by 15 percentage points among early voters.

Poll: Clinton enjoys lead in early voting

Clinton: FBI probe 'deeply troubling'

Democratic presidential candidate calls on FBI chief to release the complete facts about the new probe of her private email server.

Clinton: FBI probe 'deeply troubling'

Trump: FBI can right its 'historical mistake'

Republican presidential candidate welcomes FBI's announcement that it would re-open its investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private emails.

Trump: FBI can right its 'historical mistake'

Trump: Cancel the election and declare me the winner

Republican presidential candidate jokes that he'd like to "cancel the election" and be declared the winner.

Trump: Cancel the election and declare me the winner

Among Cleveland’s Orthodox voters, reluctance reigns

Few Orthodox Jews in Cleveland are enthusiastic about the presidential election.

Among Cleveland’s Orthodox voters, reluctance reigns

Michelle Obama:

'Clinton is the most prepared candidate'

First lady Michelle Obama campaigns with Clinton, heaps praise on her.

'Clinton is the most prepared candidate'

Hillary violates regulations with 'Donald Ducks' campaign

Hillary Clinton violated campaign laws by hiring Donald Duck characters to bash Donald Trump.

Hillary violates regulations with 'Donald Ducks' campaign

Trump outlines first 100 days in White House

In Gettysburg speech, Trump outlines first 100 days in White House and what he plans to do.

Trump outlines first 100 days in White House