A record 13 female governors to serve next year following historic election cycle
Thirteen female governors will be sworn in next year in the United States, surpassing the previous record of 12 set in 2022. Kelly Ayotte's victory in New Hampshire, the Associated Press announced Monday, broke an all-time high as the Republican is set to become the Granite State's next governor in January. “Having women in these […]
Democrat governors vow to resist Trump as massive deportation operation looms
Since Donald Trump's presidential victory, Democratic governors have vowed to stand up to the incoming administration on issues deemed outrageous. Their declaration comes as President-elect Trump promises to carry out a major deportation operation on his first day in office. The deportation operation is being carried out in response to the border crisis created by […]
Democrat Governors, City Leaders Pledge To Shield Illegal Immigrants From Trump’s Agenda
Democratic governors and other liberal politicians have lined up to vow to fight back against President-elect Donald Trump's hard-line immigration policies. Trump, who won Tuesday's election by a landslide, promised to carry out mass deportations across the country and withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities, among a series of other hawkish enforcement proposals. But the […]
Caged tiger wheeled into LSU’s Tiger Stadium for the first time since 2015 at governor’s behest
Before kickoff of Saturday night's game between No. 14 LSU and No. 11 Alabama, a caged Bengal tiger was brought onto the field at Tiger Stadium for the first time in nearly a decade, fulfilling Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's wish. That tiger was not Mike VII, who lives on campus. Following the passing of the […]
Kristi Noem: Democratic governors should work with Donald Trump
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) said Friday that Democratic governors who have vowed to resist President-elect Trump's immigration policies are “grossly irresponsible” and should instead seek dialogue with the incoming administration. Ta. “If there was a new president in the White House, even if he wasn't from my party, the first thing I would […]
Trump resistance rises in states led by Democratic governors
Democratic governors have taken a stand against the new Trump administration, vowing to protect their states' liberties and wage legal and political battles if the president-elect implements his controversial proposals. California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) said the Golden State was “ready to fight” and convened a special section of the state Legislature in response to […]
A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte
With the election of former Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R) as governor of New Hampshire, 13 women will serve as secretary of state next year, surpassing the record of 12 women set after the 2022 election. Will update. Governors have a powerful influence in American politics, shaping state policy and often using the experience and name […]
Dem governors, AGs vow resistance to incoming Trump administration
Just days after the former president called the election, Democratic governors and attorneys general similarly vowed to resist the incoming Trump administration's policies. President-elect Trump has already begun his return to the White House, and one of his first big moves has been to announce the appointment of Susie Wiles as chief of staff. Most […]
Republicans Flip Governor’s Mansion in Puerto Rico, Despite Joke Controversy
Despite a week-long controversy over a comedian's joke at Donald Trump's rally, Republicans will take control of Puerto Rico's governor's mansion on Election Day as Rep. Jennifer González Colón (R-PR) won the election. I flipped it over. Gonzalez Colon, who currently serves as Puerto Rico's “resident commissioner,” is a member of the U.S. House of […]
Fox News projects state Attorney General Josh Stein will win North Carolina governor’s race
The Fox News Decision Desk projects Democratic North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein to defeat Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the gubernatorial race. In this high-stakes election, Stein, a progressive who won his current seat with support from term-limited Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, and Stein, who won his current seat in 2018 after an […]