Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
⏰ Tick Tock
12 days until the deadline for Utah counties to finalize election results. (11/19/2024)
18 days until Utah's statewide election canvass. (11/25/2024)
40 days until the Electoral College meets. (12/17/2024)
59 days until Congress certifies the presidential election. (1/6/2025)
60 days until Donald Trump is inaugurated. (1/20/2024)
75 days to the first day of the 2025 Utah Legislature. (1/21/2025)
👀 Here are some stories that caught my attention this morning:
- A historic realignment of the American electorate powered Donald Trump's victory. His coalition was powered by men, White voters without college degrees, Latinos, first-time voters and middle- and lower-income households. [Washington Post]
- The private sector is gearing up for Trump's plan for mass detention of migrants. [CNN]
- The 10 richest people in the world added $64 billion to their wealth following Trump's win. [Guardian]
- Stocks hit all-time highs on Wednesday. [Bloomberg]
- Mortgage rates rose after Trump's victory and are expected to remain higher for longer. [Axios]
- With Trump's victory, Elon Musk is poised to become the most powerful unelected person in the American government. [Axios]
- Economists are warning Donald Trump's proposals could make inflation much worse. [A historic realignment of the American electorate powered Donald Trump's victory]
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📰 Thursday's headlines
Rep. John Curtis says he will be "tip of the spear" on Social Security reform in the Senate. [Deseret News]
What's in the AG's calendar? Utahns will get to see after lawsuit against KSL ends in settlement. [KSL]
LDS Church congratulates Donald Trump on his victory, issues plea for "peacemakers." [Tribune]
Why Utah sent a state plane to Arizona to pick up extra ballot paper - and more "unnecessary" Utah County election problems. [Tribune]
Utah County to proceed with Alpine School District split after election. [KUTV]
Millions in settlements from drug companies, pharmacies continue to flow into Utah. [Utah News Dispatch]
Fruit Heights church pulls offer to host emergency shelter on "code blue" nights after backlash. [KSL]
Salt Lake County ZAP tax reauthorized for the 4th time. [Deseret News]
