WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris, in her first public comments since losing the 2024 White House race to former President Trump, urged supporters to “accept the results.”  But Harris on Wednesday afternoon emphasized that “while I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign.” The vice president spoke at Howard University, her alma mater, where her campaign held a large election night...

The controversial “floating garbage” joke about Puerto Rico made by a comedian at a rally for Republican President-elect Donald Trump during the final days before the election may not have had the negative effect on Trump’s support from Puerto Ricans that critics expected it would. Despite the backlash from the quip made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Trump rally in New York City roughly a week before...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared somber and teary-eyed while waiting to see defeated candidate Vice President Harris make a concession speech on Wednesday. Arriving at Howard University on Wednesday afternoon, Pelosi was photographed greeting Harris supporters while appearing tearful.  In a particularly emotional picture, Pelosi pouted as if just about to weep, and had watery eyes. Other pictures showed Pelosi smiling at the event and mingling with...