Your Morning: Peaceful transfer of power promised
Transfer of power: Vice President Kamala Harris promised a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump. The vow came in a concession speech to her supporters Wednesday, hours after the race was called for Trump. Harris also urged supporters to keep fighting for the ideals of her campaign, noted that accepting election results is a critical part of democracy and offered a specific message to young voters who may feel emotional after the election. "On the campaign I would often say, when we fight, we win," Harris said. "But here's the thing, sometimes the fight takes a while. But that doesn't mean we won't win." Read more > Calls: A Trump campaign spokesperson told NewsNation that Harris called Trump and "congratulated (Trump) on his historic victory." The spokesperson added, "Both leaders agreed on the importance of unifying the country." Ahead of his expected address to the nation Thursday, President Joe Biden called Harris on Wednesday to congratulate her on a "historic" campaign. The latest >
Trump cases: A year ago, former President Donald Trump was staring down four potential criminal trials on 91 charges and the possibility of decades in prison. Trump appeared to stake his defense on winning back the White House , a strategy that looks to have paid off with his projected political comeback. With impending control of the Justice Department, Trump can shutter his federal criminal cases. As for state cases, Trump's lawyers are expected to ask judges to halt his Georgia and New York prosecutions. Full report >
Interest rates: The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates Thursday for a second time this year. The central bank is likely decreasing rates as part of what Chair Jerome Powell has called "a recalibration" to a lower-inflation environment. When inflation skyrocketed to a four-decade high of 9.1% in June 2022, the Fed raised rates 11 times. As inflation heads back down to its 2% target, better interest rates can help boost the economy. Read more >
Wildfire: A wildfire fueled by high winds is ripping through a California community that's northwest of Los Angeles. The blaze is destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. On Wednesday, the Mountain Fire prompted evacuation orders for more than 10,000 people and threatened 3,500 structures, ranches and agricultural areas around Camarillo, California, Gov. Gavin Newsom said. A red flag warning, which signals conditions for high fire danger, is expected to remain in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday, the National Weather Service reported. What to know >
A military judge ruled that plea deals struck by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid, voiding an order from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to toss the agreements, a government official who spoke on condition of anonymity told The Associated Press. Unless the deals are challenged again, the judge's ruling could mean that the three 9/11 defendants could enter guilty pleas in the U.S. military courtroom at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and potentially spare them the risk of the death penalty. That would be a step toward wrapping up the long-running prosecution in one of the deadliest attacks on the U.S. Full report >
Confrontation: South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller confronted a "Justice for Mica" protester outside of Solid Rock church Wednesday. NewsNation affiliate WBTW obtained video of a portion of the confrontation, which at one point shows Miller standing in front of a woman. At one point, the video appears to show Miller making a motion that angers the woman, who claims Miller put his hands on her. Read more > Mica Miller: John-Paul Miller is the husband of Mica Miller , whose death while in the process of divorcing her husband has come under scrutiny. Mica Miller's death was officially ruled a suicide, but her friends and family have suggested otherwise. John-Paul Miller has denied any involvement in her death. The latest >
The citizens of seven counties voted to consider splitting from the state's most populous county, Cook County, which is home to Chicago. Read more > A man has been arrested after 18 animals were found in "deplorable" conditions. The investigation > South Carolina voters defeated a GOP-backed proposal Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections. Details > Authorities arrested two people for their alleged involvement in a merchandise return scheme that defrauded stores out of more than $50,000. Read more > Video shows a couple of playful dolphins swimming around a boat in Rhode Island. Watch > America's largest buffet doubled as a polling location in on Tuesday. Full report > Three people have been arrested for running an illegal bottle club in , police said. The investigation > A resident called police after coming home to find a stranger in their shower. Read more > A man is accused of smuggling fuel in 100-gallon tanks. What to know > Police say a serial shoplifter connected to 113 retail thefts in and accused of stealing "tens of thousands" of merchandise has been arrested. The latest > Cases of whooping cough are increasing in , according to the state's health department. Read more >
The Providence Police Department stepped in to help a Rhode Island family that was living in an apartment without any furniture. Read more >
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