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Paid sick leave proposal passes in Nebraska

Nov 6, 2024

“Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans,” Initiative 436, passed overwhelmingly, with roughly 75% voting in favor.

Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick and his wife, Nina Powell, thank supporters after declaring victory in a closely contested race with incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey on Nov. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh.

Republicans secure control of U.S. Senate

Nov 6, 2024

As of Wednesday morning, Republicans had secured victories in three Senate seats previously held by Democrats.

Giorgia Meloni, prime minister of Italy; Viktor Orbán, prime minister of Hungary; and French President Emmanuel Macron were among European leaders who offered congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his victory Nov. 6, 2024.

European leaders pledge cooperation with Trump after historic comeback victory

Nov 6, 2024

European leaders expressed readiness to work with Donald Trump following his historic reelection, emphasizing transatlantic cooperation and shared values.

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UPDATE: 3 states vote against school choice, projections indicate

Nov 6, 2024

These votes against school choice bucked the ongoing trend in the U.S. in favor of school choice.

Pope Francis shakes hands with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on Nov. 6, 2024, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis at general audience urges people to pray for Spain flood victims

Nov 6, 2024

“I wished to greet the Virgen de los Desamparados,” the pope told the crowds of pilgrims at the Vatican after placing a white rose before her statue.

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UPDATE: Assisted suicide ban holds lead in West Virginia

Nov 6, 2024

The amendment, titled Protection Against Medically Assisted Suicide, would bar persons, physicians, and health care providers from participating in the practice.

A pro-life sign is seen on a roadside in Agnew, Nebraska, on May 14, 2024.

3 states reject pro-abortion ballot measures while 7 other states expand abortion

Nov 6, 2024

The rejection of pro-abortion measures in three states on Tuesday represent the first victories at the ballot box for pro-life advocates since Roe’s overturn. 

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Voters defeat marijuana and psychedelic drug legalization measures in 4 states

Nov 6, 2024

Catholic bishops across the U.S. have urged Catholic voters throughout the election cycle to cast their votes against marijuana legalization initiatives.

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Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump points to supporters with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Donald Trump wins reelection, vowing ‘strong, safe, and prosperous America’

Nov 6, 2024

Trump secured a wide electoral and popular vote victory over Harris, with multiple news networks calling the race for the Republican president-elect.

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Catholic voters favor Trump over Harris nationally and in swing states, exit polls show

Nov 5, 2024

Both Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, courted the Catholic vote heavily in the last few weeks of the election.

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‘Profoundly relieved’: Major abortion amendment in Florida fails to pass

Nov 5, 2024

The failure of Amendment 4 offers a sharp rebuke to the pro-abortion lobby, which poured more than $100 million into Florida.

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks with EWTN News in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.

Speaker Mike Johnson on EWTN News: Catholics, Pennsylvanians are key to election

Nov 5, 2024

“[Trump] often asks me, ‘Will the Catholics like this? Will the evangelicals like this?'” Speaker Mike Johnson said.

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