FBI Warns of False Videos That Misuse Its Name, Insignia

New York: FBI is warning of ditional fabricated videos that misuse its name and insignia to undermine confidence in electoral system. One of videos falsely claims that FBI was me aware that at least 301 electors reported attempted bribery and blackmail by a political party.

Ar video falsely claims that FBI is investigating voter pressure at US military bases overseas, a third claims that a US social media company has seen an increase in number of separatist groups to include a total audience of more than 40 million people and fourth falsely claims that FBI has ordered media to restrict spre of information about bribery of electors.

FBI says each of videos contains false information.

South Korean president talks to Trump about threats from rth Korea South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has congratulated Donald Trump on his “huge win” and discussed strengning security and ecomic cooperation between allies, according to a Seoul presidential official.

Kim Tae-hyo, Yoon's deputy national security director, said Thursday that Yoon and Trump also discussed growing threats posed by nuclear-armed rth Korea, including its intercontinental ballistic missiles targeting U.S. mainland, and its reported provision of troops to Russia in support of Vlimir Putin 's war on Ukraine.

Kim said Trump called for expanding countries' cooperation in shipbuilding industries, highlighting South Korea's strengths in building warships and vessels, and called for more detailed discussions on improving U.S. competitiveness in ship exports as well as maintenance and repair.

Kim said Yoon and Trump agreed to arrange an in-person meeting soon.

Biden will deliver a Rose Garden dress President Biden will dress nation Thursday at 11 am EST. remarks to nation will be Biden's first appearance on camera in aftermath of Donald Trump's decisive victory over Kamala Harris .

Virginia House races decided, but neir party gains A pair of closely-watched House races in Virginian have been decided, but with neir party gaining ground in a still tight race for House control.

Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans won reelection in military-heavy souast part of Virginia, while Democrat Eugene Vindman won a seat previously held by his party in rth of state.

Vindman is filling seat after Rep. Abigail Spanberger left Congress to run for goverr.

Vindman and his twin bror, Alexander Vindman, played major roles in former President Donald Trump's first impeachment.

Biden breaks his silence on Harris' loss to Trump Biden, in a White House-issued statement, praised Harris as “a tremendous partner and public servant full of integrity, cour, and character.” It was Biden's first public comment in aftermath of Trump's victory.

president also ted that Harris entered campaign under “extraordinary circumstances,” a d to his dropping out of race 108 days before Election Day amid growing pressure from within his party after his cataclysmic debate performance against Trump.

Biden ded that Harris “stepped up and led a historic campaign that embodied what's possible when guided by a strong moral compass and a clear vision for a nation that is more free, more just, and full of more opportunities for all Americans.” Pence congratulates Trump after declining to endorse him Former Vice President Mike Pence congratulated Trump for winning a second term in office, writing yet ar awkward chapter in relationship between president-elect and his former running mate.

“ American people have spoken and Karen and I send our sincere congratulations to President-Elect Donald Trump and his family on his election as 47th President of United States,” Pence wrote on behalf of him and his wife. former vice president also congratulated Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who ran in place of Pence as Trump's running mate.

“We will continue to pray for all those in authority and urge every American to join us in praying for our incoming President, Vice President and elected officials at every level,” Pence concluded.

Pence's relationship with Trump fractured after former vice president declined to follow Republican president's wishes and went ahe with certifying 2020 election. Trump did t hold back in his contempt for Pence, questioning his judgment and calling him “delusional” on campaign trail. Pence, in turn, declined to endorse his one-time running mate.

News outlets have a relatively tritional election night experience For all concerns about a tumultuous process that could leave Americans waiting for days to learn who its next president would be, news outlets inste experienced an election night that hewed close to trition.

Fox News Channel declared Trump h reclaimed presidency at 1:47 a.m. on Wednesday. Brocast networks and Associated Press h Trump on precipice of returning to presidency when he took st in Florida at 2:25 a.m. to declare victory.

Many journalists warned viewers that determining winner could be a protracted process that could take several days like it h in 2020.

Yet from first hints provided by exit poll results shortly after 5 p.m. EST, election night story moved methodically in Trump's direction.

? Re more about how media covered election night Pelosi says to pray' for America's next chapter, doesn't say Trump's name Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued a statement late Wednesday, saying that “we all pray for America's success under next ministration,” but did t make mention of Trump by name.

Pelosi was seen as architect of Democratic party's strategic shift from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris as top of ir ticket over summer. California Democrat has been Trump's biggest critic, saying previously that her goal is to ensure Trump never enters White House again.

“ peaceful transfer of power is cornerstone of our democracy,” Pelosi said. “After every election, we all have a responsibility to come toger and find common ground.” Melania Trump: Majority of Americans have entrusted us with this important responsibility Melania Trump marked her husband's win in 2025 election by saying a “majority of Americans have entrusted us with this important responsibility.” former - and future - first ly was an infrequent figure on campaign trail with Republican candidate. Melania Trump attended but did t speak at Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. She did appear at Donald Trump's election party early on Wednesday morning.

“We will safeguard heart of our republic - freedom,” Melania Trump wrote. “I anticipate citizens of our nation rejoining in commitment to each or and rising above ideology for sake of individual liberty, ecomic prosperity, and security.” Where does Walz go from here? As Minnesota Gov Tim Walz was leaving after his running mate's concession speech, a reporter asked him: “What's next?” “Minnesota,” he answered.

Swing states' live up to ir name y're called swing states for a reason.

On Tuesday, Trump led Republican ticket to a sweeping national victory. He was on track to improve upon his 2020 vote performance in 48 states. This included bringing back into fold five states that h abandoned him for Democratic Joe Biden four years ago.

Six of seven 2024 presidential battlegrounds that helped decide Tuesday's election h all moved sharply away from Trump in 2020. y included Georgia and Arizona, which hn't supported a Democrat for president in more than 20 years, as well as rth Carolina, which shifted sharply to left but barely remained in Trump's column in 2020.

Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin all supported Trump in 2016 after supporting Democratic presidential candidates for at least six consecutive elections but swung back toward Democrats in 2020.

This year, Trump significantly outperformed his 2020 showing in all battlegrounds and h eir won or was leing in vote in count as of Wednesday afteron.

Neva maintained a 2.4 percent-point vant for Democratic candidate in both 2016 and 2020. But Trump led by almost 5 percent points on Wednesday, although AP h t yet called race.

Obamas congratulate Trump and Vance on ir White House win In a statement issued Wednesday, former President Barack Obama, along with former first ly Michelle Obama, said election's result “is obviously t outcome we h hoped for” but ted that “living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won't always win out, and being willing to accept peaceful transfer of power.” Congratulating Trump and Vance, Obamas expressed pride for Harris and Walz, for both of whom y campaigned, calling m “two extraordinary public servants who ran a remarkable campaign.” Obamas cast forward with hope for a divided America, saying that nation's problems are solvable “only if we listen to each or, and only if we abide by core constitutional principles and democratic rms that me this country great.” Democrats promise peaceful' transition of power Shortly after Harris' concession speech, a series of Democratic lawmakers issued ir first statements in response to election results and promised to ensure a “peaceful” transition for incoming Republican ministration.

“As deeply, deeply disappointed as I am by results of election, make mistake: my Democratic colleagues and I - unlike many Republicans after 2020 election - will uphold will of American people, fulfill our constitutional duty and do our part to ensure a peaceful transfer of power,” Democratic Sen Tammy Duckworth of Illiis said in a statement.

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