Laura Coates Live

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested in an interview Friday that President Joe Biden’s late departure from the presidential race could have hampered Democrats’ ability to beat Donald Trump. “Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race,” Pelosi said during an interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Almost immediately after it became clear that Donald Trump was on his way to reelection Tuesday night, phones began pinging in the president-elect’s orbit and the conversation at several of the dining tables in the Mar-a-Lago ballroom turned to who would staff a second Trump term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is no disputing the sweep of Donald Trump’s White House victory. But, there are many unanswered questions about the road ahead and serious concerns about how he will lead the nation. Trump’s win of the popular vote for the first time is prompting Republicans to claim a mandate to carry out Mr. Trump’s most aggressive items on his America first agenda.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All across the United States, from Arizona to Pennsylvania, Michigan to Georgia, and battlegrounds in between, the final hours are underway in one of the closest and most consequential presidential races ever. CNN can project Donald Trump will win the battleground state of North Carolina.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump said former Rep. Liz Cheney is a “war hawk” who should be fired upon, as he raged against one of his most prominent intra-party critics while campaigning Thursday night in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump — who altered reality for tens of millions of Americans by claiming he was cheated out of power four years ago — is creating a sinister threat to the 2024 election and spinning a legacy of fractured trust that could taint presidential votes long after he’s left the stage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harris said she “strongly” disagrees with criticizing anyone based on how they vote, after remarks from President Joe Biden sparked backlash from many who interpreted them as referring to Trump supporters as “garbage.” Trump and his allies quickly seized on them to accuse Harris, by extension, of looking down on Americans who back the Republican presidential nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris on Tuesday night warned Americans that Donald Trump would open up a floodgate of vengeance against his political rivals, including ordinary Americans, while promising that she’d work for the American people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The violent and vulgar rhetoric at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday has prompted finger-pointing within the former president’s inner circle and deep concern that his message was once again eclipsed by controversy. Several of Trump’s allies expressed dismay at the language used by speakers at the New York City event, particularly an off-color joke about Puerto Rico by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who opened the event and set the tone for an evening of disparaging and divisive remarks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered an address tonight on reproductive rights at a Houston rally featuring Beyoncé. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump spoke about immigration in Austin and held a rally tonight in Traverse City, Michigan. Harris and Trump remain locked in a tight contest with 47% of likely voters supporting each candidate, a new CNN poll finds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices