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A powerful explosion tore through a nursing home in eastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday (Dec 23), killing at least two people and leaving several others unaccounted for, officials said, as rescue teams worked through the wreckage amid fears of more victims. The blast struck the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bucks County, north of Philadelphia, triggering what authorities described as a partial structural collapse.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-most-lethal-trump-class-warships-are-here-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-largest-battleship-its-weapon-nuclear-capabilities-explained-in-pics-1766473350248">'Most lethal' Trump-class warships are here! All you need to know about the largest battleship | Explained</a><h2>What happened?</h2>At the Silver Lake Nursing Home, a "catastrophic" explosion on Tuesday demolished a part of the building. Emergency officials believe a gas leak may have caused the explosion, though the exact cause remains under investigation.Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed the deaths during a press briefing, saying, "At this time, there are at least two fatalities. We know that there are some number of individuals still missing". He added that search and rescue operations were continuing.Fire crews arriving at the scene reported a strong smell of gas shortly before the explosion. Praising first responders, Shapiro said firefighters "were quite literally climbing up ladders, handing individuals in this nursing home to police, who were at times carrying two people on their backs to safety."Kevin Dippolito, the Bristol Township fire chief, said there was "a heavy odour of gas" when firefighters arrived and that the blast caused parts of the first floor to collapse into the basement, trapping residents inside. "There was a major structural collapse, with parts of the first floor [falling] into the basement, with persons trapped," he said."They pulled many residents out of the building via windows, doors, stuck in stairwells, stuck in elevator shafts," Dippolito added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/house-democrats-drop-epstein-photos-from-disturbing-paedophilic-lolita-quotes-on-bosoms-to-price-tag-for-girls-shocking-pics-reveal-bill-gates-1766131614452">Epstein files: Disturbing paedophilic quotes on bosoms to price tags for girls, here's what shocking new pics reveal</a><h2>How many are still missing?</h2>According to Bristol Township Fire Chief Kevin Dippolito, five people remain missing, but he emphasised that the number was preliminary and could change as the search continued. "We are still in rescue mode until we know the building is clear," he said.Shapiro noted that the nursing home had recently changed ownership and that state health inspectors had visited the facility earlier this month. He said inspectors had met with staff on December 10 to discuss plans to bring the home up to updated safety standards.

At least two people were killed after a suspected gas explosion ripped through Silver Lake Nursing Home in eastern Pennsylvania, causing a partial collapse. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro called it “catastrophic.” 

A powerful explosion tore through a nursing home in eastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday (Dec 23), killing at least two people and leaving several others unaccounted for, officials said, as rescue teams worked through the wreckage amid fears of more victims. The blast struck the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bucks County, north of Philadelphia, triggering what authorities described as a partial structural collapse. Also read | 'Most lethal' Trump-class warships are here! All you need to know about the largest battleship | Explained What happened? At the Silver Lake Nursing Home, a "catastrophic" explosion on Tuesday demolished a part of the building. Emergency officials believe a gas leak may have caused the explosion, though the exact cause remains under investigation. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed the deaths during a press briefing, saying, "At this time, there are at least two fatalities. We know that there are some number of individuals still missing". He added that search and rescue operations were continuing. Fire crews arriving at the scene reported a strong smell of gas shortly before the explosion. Praising first responders, Shapiro said firefighters "were quite literally climbing up ladders, handing individuals in this nursing home to police, who were at times carrying two people on their backs to safety." Kevin Dippolito, the Bristol Township fire chief, said there was "a heavy odour of gas" when firefighters arrived and that the blast caused parts of the first floor to collapse into the basement, trapping residents inside. "There was a major structural collapse, with parts of the first floor [falling] into the basement, with persons trapped," he said. "They pulled many residents out of the building via windows, doors, stuck in stairwells, stuck in elevator shafts," Dippolito added. Also read | Epstein files: Disturbing paedophilic quotes on bosoms to price tags for girls, here's what shocking new pics reveal How many are still missing? According to Bristol Township Fire Chief Kevin Dippolito, five people remain missing, but he emphasised that the number was preliminary and could change as the search continued. "We are still in rescue mode until we know the building is clear," he said. Shapiro noted that the nursing home had recently changed ownership and that state health inspectors had visited the facility earlier this month. He said inspectors had met with staff on December 10 to discuss plans to bring the home up to updated safety standards.

At least two people were killed after a suspected gas explosion ripped through Silver Lake Nursing Home in eastern Pennsylvania, causing a partial collapse. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro called it “catastrophic.”&nbsp;

'Catastrophic' blast rips through Pennsylvania nursing home, 2 dead, 5 residents still missing

A Pennsylvania man has admitted to attempting to kill Governor Josh Shapiro by firebombing his official residence earlier this year. Cody Balmer, 38, pleaded guilty on Tuesday (October 14) to multiple charges, including attempted murder, aggravated arson, burglary, and 22 counts of arson—each representing a person endangered during the attack. Under a plea agreement, he faces a prison term ranging from 25 to 50 years, prosecutors announced.&nbsp;Balmer confessed to police that he was driven by “hatred” toward the Democratic governor. On the first night of Passover in April, he hurled a Molotov cocktail at the governor’s Georgian-style mansion in Harrisburg, where Shapiro was celebrating with friends and family. When asked by investigators what he would have done had he encountered Shapiro inside, Balmer chillingly replied that he “would have beaten him with his hammer.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-plot-twist-no-one-asked-for-meloni-s-viral-expressions-at-gaza-peace-summit-sparks-buzz-online-watch-1760454165383">‘Plot twist no one asked for’: Meloni’s viral expressions at Gaza peace summit sparks buzz online | WATCH</a>&nbsp;Governor Shapiro and his family were inside the home at the time, though the fire broke out in a separate section of the building. They were awakened around 2 a.m. by a state trooper who knocked on their door, and they were safely evacuated. No injuries were reported, but the mansion sustained significant damage.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/imf-forecasts-india-s-gdp-growth-to-6-6-for-2025-despite-us-tariff-concerns-1760451727341">IMF forecasts India’s GDP growth to 6.6% for 2025 despite US tariff concerns</a>&nbsp;Surveillance footage showed Balmer scaling the perimeter fence, smashing windows, and throwing gasoline-filled beer bottles before entering and igniting another firebomb. He later fled the scene. An ex-partner tipped off authorities, saying Balmer wanted to surrender. He subsequently walked into a state police headquarters and confessed to carrying out the attack. Governor Shapiro, a high-profile Democrat often mentioned as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, later thanked first responders, saying, “Thank God no one was injured and the fire was extinguished.”

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty for firebombing governor Josh Shapiro’s home; gets up to 50 years in jail

A Pennsylvania man has admitted to attempting to kill Governor Josh Shapiro by firebombing his official residence earlier this year. Cody Balmer, 38, pleaded guilty on Tuesday (October 14) to multiple charges, including attempted murder, aggravated arson, burglary, and 22 counts of arson—each representing a person endangered during the attack. Under a plea agreement, he faces a prison term ranging from 25 to 50 years, prosecutors announced. Balmer confessed to police that he was driven by “hatred” toward the Democratic governor. On the first night of Passover in April, he hurled a Molotov cocktail at the governor’s Georgian-style mansion in Harrisburg, where Shapiro was celebrating with friends and family. When asked by investigators what he would have done had he encountered Shapiro inside, Balmer chillingly replied that he “would have beaten him with his hammer.” Also Read: ‘Plot twist no one asked for’: Meloni’s viral expressions at Gaza peace summit sparks buzz online | WATCH Governor Shapiro and his family were inside the home at the time, though the fire broke out in a separate section of the building. They were awakened around 2 a.m. by a state trooper who knocked on their door, and they were safely evacuated. No injuries were reported, but the mansion sustained significant damage. Also Read: IMF forecasts India’s GDP growth to 6.6% for 2025 despite US tariff concerns Surveillance footage showed Balmer scaling the perimeter fence, smashing windows, and throwing gasoline-filled beer bottles before entering and igniting another firebomb. He later fled the scene. An ex-partner tipped off authorities, saying Balmer wanted to surrender. He subsequently walked into a state police headquarters and confessed to carrying out the attack. Governor Shapiro, a high-profile Democrat often mentioned as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, later thanked first responders, saying, “Thank God no one was injured and the fire was extinguished.”

Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to attempted murder and arson for firebombing Governor Josh Shapiro’s home, receiving a 25–50 year prison sentence

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested for ramming his speeding car into a metal gate at the FBI building in Pittsburgh early on Wednesday in a potential ‘act of terror’. The agency described the incident as intentional and detained him after a manhunt.FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Giordano told the media that the suspect has been identified as Donald Henson, of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. Henson allegedly drove his white Toyota sedan at a high rate of speed towards the main entrance gate of the FBI building at about 2:40 am. He then exited the vehicle, removed an American flag from the backseat, and threw it onto the damaged gate. Giordano added that no one was hurt in the incident, and the man was being sought as a suspect."We look at this as an act of terror against the FBI," Giordano said. “This was a targeted attack on this building. Thankfully no one was hurt, but we are going to exhaust every ability we have under the federal law to find, apprehend and prosecute this subject to the fullest extent,” he said, as quoted by ABC News.Giordano said that Henson fled the scene on foot after the crash. It was not clear whether he was armed, but the FBI earlier cautioned that he may be dangerous.“Right now, he is wanted in connection with this crime against the FBI,” Giordano said. “It is a federal offense and we will be seeking prosecution to the fullest extent.”The FBI said that Henson was a former military member and may have been experiencing mental health issues.Giordano said that Henson visited the FBI FBI Pittsburgh office within the last few weeks to make a complaint, adding that it “didn’t make a whole lot of sense.”“We contacted him and let him know that there was no federal crime we were able to charge,” he said.

Henson allegedly drove his white Toyota sedan at a high rate of speed towards the main entrance gate of the FBI building at about 2:40 am. He then exited the vehicle, removed an American flag from the backseat, and threw it onto the damaged gate.

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested for ramming his speeding car into a metal gate at the FBI building in Pittsburgh early on Wednesday in a potential ‘act of terror’. The agency described the incident as intentional and detained him after a manhunt. FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Giordano told the media that the suspect has been identified as Donald Henson, of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. Henson allegedly drove his white Toyota sedan at a high rate of speed towards the main entrance gate of the FBI building at about 2:40 am. He then exited the vehicle, removed an American flag from the backseat, and threw it onto the damaged gate. Giordano added that no one was hurt in the incident, and the man was being sought as a suspect. "We look at this as an act of terror against the FBI," Giordano said. “This was a targeted attack on this building. Thankfully no one was hurt, but we are going to exhaust every ability we have under the federal law to find, apprehend and prosecute this subject to the fullest extent,” he said, as quoted by ABC News. Giordano said that Henson fled the scene on foot after the crash. It was not clear whether he was armed, but the FBI earlier cautioned that he may be dangerous. “Right now, he is wanted in connection with this crime against the FBI,” Giordano said. “It is a federal offense and we will be seeking prosecution to the fullest extent.” The FBI said that Henson was a former military member and may have been experiencing mental health issues. Giordano said that Henson visited the FBI FBI Pittsburgh office within the last few weeks to make a complaint, adding that it “didn’t make a whole lot of sense.” “We contacted him and let him know that there was no federal crime we were able to charge,” he said.

Henson allegedly drove his white Toyota sedan at a high rate of speed towards the main entrance gate of the FBI building at about 2:40 am. He then exited the vehicle, removed an American flag from the backseat, and threw it onto the damaged gate.

Potential ‘act of terror’: Pennsylvania man arrested for ramming speeding car into FBI building gate

At least one person was killed and 10 others injured after multiple explosions at a US Steel plant in Pennsylvania on Monday (Aug 11), officials said. Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed the blasts at the Clairton Coke Works plant, located about 25 km from Pittsburgh, and said injured workers had been taken to local hospitals. “Multiple explosions occurred today at US Steel Clairton Coke Works,” he said in a post on X, adding, "Injured employees have now been transported to local hospitals to receive care, and search-and-rescue efforts remain active at the plant". Search and rescue operations were continuing Monday night, with one person still unaccounted for, according to Allegheny County Police.<h2>What happened?</h2>Clairton Coke Works is the largest coking facility in the United States, producing coke used in steelmaking. US Steel said the incident occurred around 11 am local time (1500 GMT) between two batteries at Clairton Coke Works, and emergency teams responded immediately. Unverified videos on social media showed firefighters battling flames and thick smoke at the gutted industrial site. According to officials, investigators are trying to determine the source and reason behind the explosion. Calling it a tragedy, Scott Buckiso, Executive Vice President and Chief Manufacturing Officer for US Steel, said that “Obviously this is a tragedy we want to understand.”In a statement, CEO David Burritt said, "During times like this, U.S. Steel employees come together to extend their love, prayers, and support to everyone affected."Authorities said a previously missing worker was rescued and hospitalised, adding that "nine [other] people were transported to area hospitals to be treated for a variety of injuries." &nbsp;

In Pennsylvania, United States, one person was killed and at least 10 others were injured after multiple explosions at the Clairton Coke Works steel plant. The rescue operation is ongoing.

At least one person was killed and 10 others injured after multiple explosions at a US Steel plant in Pennsylvania on Monday (Aug 11), officials said. Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed the blasts at the Clairton Coke Works plant, located about 25 km from Pittsburgh, and said injured workers had been taken to local hospitals. “Multiple explosions occurred today at US Steel Clairton Coke Works,” he said in a post on X, adding, "Injured employees have now been transported to local hospitals to receive care, and search-and-rescue efforts remain active at the plant". Search and rescue operations were continuing Monday night, with one person still unaccounted for, according to Allegheny County Police. What happened? Clairton Coke Works is the largest coking facility in the United States, producing coke used in steelmaking. US Steel said the incident occurred around 11 am local time (1500 GMT) between two batteries at Clairton Coke Works, and emergency teams responded immediately. Unverified videos on social media showed firefighters battling flames and thick smoke at the gutted industrial site. According to officials, investigators are trying to determine the source and reason behind the explosion. Calling it a tragedy, Scott Buckiso, Executive Vice President and Chief Manufacturing Officer for US Steel, said that “Obviously this is a tragedy we want to understand.” In a statement, CEO David Burritt said, "During times like this, U.S. Steel employees come together to extend their love, prayers, and support to everyone affected." Authorities said a previously missing worker was rescued and hospitalised, adding that "nine [other] people were transported to area hospitals to be treated for a variety of injuries."

In Pennsylvania, United States, one person was killed and at least 10 others were injured after multiple explosions at the Clairton Coke Works steel plant. The rescue operation is ongoing.

One dead, 10 injured in explosions at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania

An explosion on Monday (August 11) at a US Steel facility in Clairton, outside Pittsburgh, left multiple injured and individuals trapped beneath the rubble, with emergency responders on the scene attempting to pull them out, officials said. No deaths have been confirmed at the Clairton Coke Works, Allegheny County communications director Abigail Gardner said.<h2>See the video here:</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨🔥 MASSIVE EXPLOSION &amp; FIRE at US Steel Clairton Coke Works, Pennsylvania! 🔥🚨 A thunderous blast rocked the largest coke production plant in North America earlier today near Pittsburgh — triggering a Level 3 Mass Casualty Incident. Emergency crews are rushing to the scene… <a href="https://t.co/JVeakCB2er">pic.twitter.com/JVeakCB2er</a>&mdash; Technical Master (@BelievInJustice) <a href="https://twitter.com/BelievInJustice/status/1954944149591069044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>When did the explosion took place?</h2>The Allegheny County Emergency Services reported that a blaze at the plant began around 10:51am and that it has transported five individuals. The agency would not give any further information on those individuals transported and only described it as an “active scene.” The plant, a huge industrial complex along the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, is the largest coking operation in North America and one of four giant US Steel plants in Pennsylvania that employ several thousand employees.<h2>What was the case against Clairton plant?</h2>The Clairton plant has been plagued by pollution concerns in recent years. In 2019, it settled a 2017 lawsuit for $8.5 million. The company under the settlement committed to investing $6.5 million to cut soot emissions and stinky odors from the Clairton coke-making plant, on the Monongahela River some 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of Pittsburgh.&nbsp;The company also was sued on other pollution matters for the Clairton plant, such as those alleging the company broke clean air laws when a December 2018 fire destroyed the sulfur pollution controls at the Clairton facility. Clairton Mayor Rich Lattanzi tweeted on social media, talking about the blast with a mass casualty. The Mayor wrote on X, "Just a report of an explosion! Asking for multiple ambulances! My prayers go out to anyone involved in this tragedy and their families and community."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said his administration is in touch with local officials in Clairton. Shapiro also took it to X and wrote, “The scene is still active, and folks nearby should follow the direction of local authorities. Please join Lori and me in praying for the Clairton community.”

Explosion at US steel coking plant in Pennsylvania leaves multiple people trapped, rescue operation underway

An explosion on Monday (August 11) at a US Steel facility in Clairton, outside Pittsburgh, left multiple injured and individuals trapped beneath the rubble, with emergency responders on the scene attempting to pull them out, officials said. No deaths have been confirmed at the Clairton Coke Works, Allegheny County communications director Abigail Gardner said. See the video here:

The plant, a massive industrial facility along the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, is considered the largest coking operation in North America&nbsp;

US steel coking plant explosion: Multiple people trapped, rescue operation underway in Pennsylvania

A man has been arrested after admitting to setting fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro&rsquo;s official residence in Harrisburg in the early hours of Sunday morning. Authorities say the suspect, Cody Balmer, 38, was driven by a personal hatred for the governor.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, Balmer used a hammer to break into the Governor&rsquo;s Residence before throwing three Molotov cocktails inside, starting multiple fires while Governor Shapiro and his family were asleep upstairs.
<h2>'He would have used the hammer on the governor'</h2>
Balmer told officers that if he had come face to face with Shapiro, he would have attacked him with the hammer, according to the affidavit filed on Monday.
The suspect reportedly jumped the fence surrounding the property, broke a window, and threw one of the firebombs inside, sparking a huge blaze. He then entered through another broken window and set two more fires using similar devices&nbsp;before escaping through a fire exit, said Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo.
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Surveillance cameras captured Balmer breaking in and starting the fire. He spent around one minute inside the home, managing to evade troopers who were actively searching the area.
<h2>Suspect turned himself in</h2>
Later that day, a woman, believed to be Balmer&rsquo;s ex-partner, contacted the police and said he had confessed to her. Balmer turned himself in at Harrisburg police headquarters and admitted to the attack. He reportedly told officers that he hated Shapiro and had intended to assault him.
Police later searched Balmer&rsquo;s home and found a jacket with unique shoulder patches, matching what was seen in the surveillance footage.
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<h2>Who is Cody Balmer, and what charges does he face?</h2>
Balmer has been charged with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, burglary, and other offences. Police confirmed he had a detailed plan and carried homemade incendiary devices.
His mother, Christie Balmer, told CBS News that her son is mentally ill and had stopped taking his medication. She said she tried to get him help days earlier by contacting four different police departments, but no one responded.
&ldquo;He was mentally ill, went off his meds, and this is what happened,&rdquo; she said.
<h2>Trump, Biden condemn the attack</h2>
Joe Biden condemned the arson attack, saying he was &ldquo;disgusted&rdquo; by the fire that caused significant damage and forced Governor Shapiro, his family and guests to evacuate during the Jewish holiday of Passover. &ldquo;We are relieved that they are safe and grateful to the first responders,&rdquo; the president posted on X on Monday.
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Donald Trump also spoke about the incident from the Oval Office earlier in the day. Asked about the suspect, Trump said Balmer was &ldquo;probably a whack job&rdquo; and &ldquo;not a fan&rdquo; of his. &ldquo;A thing like that cannot be allowed to happen,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>Governor speaks out: 'This type of violence is not OK'</h2>
At a press conference on Sunday, Governor Shapiro described how state troopers woke his family around 2 am to alert them of the fire. They were safely evacuated, but photos show the fire caused significant damage to the ground floor.
&ldquo;If he was trying to terrorise our family, our friends, the Jewish community who joined us for a Passover Seder in that room last night, hear me on this: we celebrated our faith last night, proudly, and in a few hours, we will celebrate our second Seder of Passover,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;This kind of violence has become far too common in our society,&rdquo; Shapiro added. &ldquo;And I don&rsquo;t give a damn if it&rsquo;s coming from one side or the other... it is not OK and it has to stop. We have to be better than this,&rdquo; he said.

World: Balmer used a hammer to break into the Governor’s Residence before throwing three Molotov cocktails inside, starting multiple fires while Governor Shapiro and his family were asleep.

A man has been arrested after admitting to setting fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s official residence in Harrisburg in the early hours of Sunday morning. Authorities say the suspect, Cody Balmer, 38, was driven by a personal hatred for the governor. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Balmer used a hammer to break into the Governor’s Residence before throwing three Molotov cocktails inside, starting multiple fires while Governor Shapiro and his family were asleep upstairs. 'He would have used the hammer on the governor' Balmer told officers that if he had come face to face with Shapiro, he would have attacked him with the hammer, according to the affidavit filed on Monday. The suspect reportedly jumped the fence surrounding the property, broke a window, and threw one of the firebombs inside, sparking a huge blaze. He then entered through another broken window and set two more fires using similar devices before escaping through a fire exit, said Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo. Also read: ‘Putin started it, Biden blew it, Zelensky's incompetent’: Trump blames 'three people' for millions of deaths in Ukraine war Surveillance cameras captured Balmer breaking in and starting the fire. He spent around one minute inside the home, managing to evade troopers who were actively searching the area. Suspect turned himself in Later that day, a woman, believed to be Balmer’s ex-partner, contacted the police and said he had confessed to her. Balmer turned himself in at Harrisburg police headquarters and admitted to the attack. He reportedly told officers that he hated Shapiro and had intended to assault him. Police later searched Balmer’s home and found a jacket with unique shoulder patches, matching what was seen in the surveillance footage. Also read: ‘One hell of a president’: Trump praises ‘world’s coolest dictator’ Bukele as El Salvador jails US deportees in mega-prison Who is Cody Balmer, and what charges does he face? Balmer has been charged with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, burglary, and other offences. Police confirmed he had a detailed plan and carried homemade incendiary devices. His mother, Christie Balmer, told CBS News that her son is mentally ill and had stopped taking his medication. She said she tried to get him help days earlier by contacting four different police departments, but no one responded. “He was mentally ill, went off his meds, and this is what happened,” she said. Trump, Biden condemn the attack Joe Biden condemned the arson attack, saying he was “disgusted” by the fire that caused significant damage and forced Governor Shapiro, his family and guests to evacuate during the Jewish holiday of Passover. “We are relieved that they are safe and grateful to the first responders,” the president posted on X on Monday. Also read: ‘I just got here’: Trump insists Russia-Ukraine War ‘not his war,’ slams Zelensky, Biden for ‘absolutely horrible job’ Donald Trump also spoke about the incident from the Oval Office earlier in the day. Asked about the suspect, Trump said Balmer was “probably a whack job” and “not a fan” of his. “A thing like that cannot be allowed to happen,” he added. Governor speaks out: 'This type of violence is not OK' At a press conference on Sunday, Governor Shapiro described how state troopers woke his family around 2 am to alert them of the fire. They were safely evacuated, but photos show the fire caused significant damage to the ground floor. “If he was trying to terrorise our family, our friends, the Jewish community who joined us for a Passover Seder in that room last night, hear me on this: we celebrated our faith last night, proudly, and in a few hours, we will celebrate our second Seder of Passover,” he said. “This kind of violence has become far too common in our society,” Shapiro added. “And I don’t give a damn if it’s coming from one side or the other... it is not OK and it has to stop. We have to be better than this,” he said.

'Three Molotov cocktails, hammer': How Cody Balmer set Governor Shapiro's home on fire while his family slept upstairs

US President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stressed that the Trump administration has engaged in a "spiritual battle", adding that there were "evil forces".&nbsp;
Pointing to the assassination attempt at Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Leavitt suggested that he was "saved by the grace of God" to become the president.&nbsp;
"I think there were certainly evil forces, and I think that the president was saved by the grace of God on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, and he&rsquo;s in this moment for a reason,&rdquo; she told the Christian Broadcasting Network.&nbsp;
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The assassination attempt killed crowd member Corey Comperatore and wounded two others.&nbsp;
Trump, after facing the near-death experience, said that it made him "more of a believer".&nbsp;
&ldquo;It changed something in me,&rdquo; he said at a national prayer breakfast on Feb. 6. &ldquo;I feel even stronger. I believed in God but I feel much more strongly about it.&rdquo;
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He also said that God has a "glorious mission" for America and that the country needs to "make religion a much more important factor now."
Emphasising and probably connecting 'religion' &nbsp;with politics, Trump said that the country needs to "make religion a much more important factor now."
However, some Democrats have raised concerns over Trump's newfound spirituality. Trump was never vocal about Christianity before, however, this recent incident made him speak about it as he said that he is committed to "eradicate anti-Christian bias" through a task force led by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The new group will &ldquo;move heaven and earth to defend the rights of Christians and religious believers nationwide,&rdquo; Trump said.
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Moreover, the task force aims to "identify any unlawful anti-Christian&rdquo; actions that took place under Biden&rsquo;s administration.&nbsp;
Notably, Trump also created a special White House Faith Office led by pastor Paula White-Cain, an American televangelist.
However, the critics said that the task force only empowers an already majority group and blurs the lines between church and state.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Pointing to the assassination attempt at Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Leavitt suggested that he was "saved by the grace of God" to become the president.

US President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stressed that the Trump administration has engaged in a "spiritual battle", adding that there were "evil forces". Pointing to the assassination attempt at Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Leavitt suggested that he was "saved by the grace of God" to become the president. "I think there were certainly evil forces, and I think that the president was saved by the grace of God on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, and he’s in this moment for a reason,” she told the Christian Broadcasting Network. Also read: Putin prayed for Trump after assassination attempt, says top US envoy Steve Witkoff The assassination attempt killed crowd member Corey Comperatore and wounded two others. Trump, after facing the near-death experience, said that it made him "more of a believer". “It changed something in me,” he said at a national prayer breakfast on Feb. 6. “I feel even stronger. I believed in God but I feel much more strongly about it.” Also read: Firefighter killed in Trump assassination bid given special mention in Congress address | WATCH He also said that God has a "glorious mission" for America and that the country needs to "make religion a much more important factor now." Emphasising and probably connecting 'religion' with politics, Trump said that the country needs to "make religion a much more important factor now." However, some Democrats have raised concerns over Trump's newfound spirituality. Trump was never vocal about Christianity before, however, this recent incident made him speak about it as he said that he is committed to "eradicate anti-Christian bias" through a task force led by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The new group will “move heaven and earth to defend the rights of Christians and religious believers nationwide,” Trump said. Also read: ‘Deep flaws’ in US Secret Service exposed after Trump assassination attempt: Report Moreover, the task force aims to "identify any unlawful anti-Christian” actions that took place under Biden’s administration. Notably, Trump also created a special White House Faith Office led by pastor Paula White-Cain, an American televangelist. However, the critics said that the task force only empowers an already majority group and blurs the lines between church and state. Also read: Sean Curran, agent who foiled Trump assassination bid, named Secret Service chief (With inputs from agencies)

Is Trump surrounded by 'evil forces'? White House secretary claims US administration engaged in 'spiritual battle'

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Pennsylvania US elections 2024: The election in the state of Pennsylvania was won by Donald Trump on Nov 5&nbsp;(Tuesday) and secured the state's 19 electoral votes in the Electoral College.&nbsp;Republican leader won the state with 50.4 per cent over Kamala Harris' 48.5 per cent.&nbsp;

In 2020, Biden won Pennsylvania with 50 per cent of the vote to Trump’s 49 per cent. In 2016, Trump won Pennsylvania with 49 per cent to Hillary Clinton’s 48 per cent.

Pennsylvania is one of the seven US swing states, also called the purple state with a&nbsp;slightly blue majority. As per stats, Pennsylvania had not voted a Republican for president by double digits since 1972, when Richard Nixon won it by nearly 20 points.

From 1992 to 2012, the purple state had voted Democratic in every presidential election in single digits apart from Barack Obama’s victory in 2008. In 2016, Donald Trump clinched the first Republican presidential victory in Pennsylvania since 1988. However, that glory was lost to Democratic Joe Biden four years later.&nbsp;

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In 2024, Pennsylvania is being picked as one of the most important swing states, so much so that it is believed that the candidate who wins Pennsylvania has a high chance of winning the entire election.&nbsp;

<h2>Pennsylvania US elections 2024: Results</h2>

Former President Donald Trump won Pennsylvania, defeating Democrat Kamala Harris in this crucial battleground state. Both candidates made Pennsylvania a top priority, visiting more frequently than any other state.&nbsp;

Trump claimed the state’s 19 electoral votes, four years after Democrat Joe Biden flipped it in 2020, breaking Trump’s hold on the "blue wall" from 2016. Notably, no Democrat has won the presidency without Pennsylvania since 1948.&nbsp;

<h2>Pennsylvania US House of Representatives Elections 2024</h2>

In the 2024 US House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Republicans won 9 seats and Democrats won 7 seats, while one seat remains uncalled as of now.&nbsp;

<h2>Pennsylvania US elections 2024: Senate Race</h2>

Dave McCormick of the Republican party is leading the senate race from Pennsylvania with 48.9 per cent votes. While Bob Casey of the Democratic Party has garnered 48.5 per cent votes till now.

<h2>How Pennsylvania Voted in Past Presidential Elections</h2>

Pennsylvania is a key swing state in US presidential elections, and its voting patterns have fluctuated between Democratic and Republican candidates over the past decades.

2008: Barack Obama (Democrat) won the state with 54.5 per cent, carrying Pennsylvania by a wide margin during his first successful presidential bid.

2012: Barack Obama (Democrat) won Pennsylvania with 52 per cent of the vote. Obama’s victory in Pennsylvania helped him secure a second term in office.

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2016: Donald Trump (Republican) won Pennsylvania with 48.18 per cent, flipping the state for the Republicans for the first time since 1988. His narrow victory (by just over 44,000 votes) was a significant factor in his overall electoral win.

2020: Joe Biden (Democrat) won Pennsylvania with 50.01 per cent of the vote, reclaiming the state for Democrats after Trump’s 2016 victory. Biden's win in Pennsylvania was crucial in securing his overall electoral victory.

(With inputs from agencies)

Pennsylvania US elections 2024: The election in the state of Pennsylvania was won by Donald Trump on Nov 5 (Tuesday) and secured the state's 19 electoral votes in the Electoral College.

Pennsylvania US elections 2024: The election in the state of Pennsylvania was won by Donald Trump on Nov 5 (Tuesday) and secured the state's 19 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Republican leader won the state with 50.4 per cent over Kamala Harris' 48.5 per cent. In 2020, Biden won Pennsylvania with 50 per cent of the vote to Trump’s 49 per cent. In 2016, Trump won Pennsylvania with 49 per cent to Hillary Clinton’s 48 per cent. Pennsylvania is one of the seven US swing states, also called the purple state with a slightly blue majority. As per stats, Pennsylvania had not voted a Republican for president by double digits since 1972, when Richard Nixon won it by nearly 20 points. From 1992 to 2012, the purple state had voted Democratic in every presidential election in single digits apart from Barack Obama’s victory in 2008. In 2016, Donald Trump clinched the first Republican presidential victory in Pennsylvania since 1988. However, that glory was lost to Democratic Joe Biden four years later. Also Read | US elections 2024: Can you vote online in presidential elections? Exploring online and absentee voting options In 2024, Pennsylvania is being picked as one of the most important swing states, so much so that it is believed that the candidate who wins Pennsylvania has a high chance of winning the entire election. Pennsylvania US elections 2024: Results Former President Donald Trump won Pennsylvania, defeating Democrat Kamala Harris in this crucial battleground state. Both candidates made Pennsylvania a top priority, visiting more frequently than any other state. Trump claimed the state’s 19 electoral votes, four years after Democrat Joe Biden flipped it in 2020, breaking Trump’s hold on the "blue wall" from 2016. Notably, no Democrat has won the presidency without Pennsylvania since 1948. Pennsylvania US House of Representatives Elections 2024 In the 2024 US House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Republicans won 9 seats and Democrats won 7 seats, while one seat remains uncalled as of now. Pennsylvania US elections 2024: Senate Race Dave McCormick of the Republican party is leading the senate race from Pennsylvania with 48.9 per cent votes. While Bob Casey of the Democratic Party has garnered 48.5 per cent votes till now. How Pennsylvania Voted in Past Presidential Elections Pennsylvania is a key swing state in US presidential elections, and its voting patterns have fluctuated between Democratic and Republican candidates over the past decades. 2008: Barack Obama (Democrat) won the state with 54.5 per cent, carrying Pennsylvania by a wide margin during his first successful presidential bid. 2012: Barack Obama (Democrat) won Pennsylvania with 52 per cent of the vote. Obama’s victory in Pennsylvania helped him secure a second term in office. Also Read | US Elections 2024: Republican party of Donald Trump - What you should know 2016: Donald Trump (Republican) won Pennsylvania with 48.18 per cent, flipping the state for the Republicans for the first time since 1988. His narrow victory (by just over 44,000 votes) was a significant factor in his overall electoral win. 2020: Joe Biden (Democrat) won Pennsylvania with 50.01 per cent of the vote, reclaiming the state for Democrats after Trump’s 2016 victory. Biden's win in Pennsylvania was crucial in securing his overall electoral victory. (With inputs from agencies)

Pennsylvania US Presidential Election 2024: Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris in key state

As the United States general election nears the finishing line on Tuesday (Nov 5), there have been reports of 'bomb threats' of Russian origin, apart from bad weather and voting machine glitches that led to delays or extensions of polling time.

The email threats were described by authorities and the FBI as 'non-credible' amid reports that foreign adversaries including Russia and China were trying to disrupt the US election process.

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There have been some arrests, amid long lines that broke records in some states as Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris race for the White House in a supertight presidential election.

The bomb threats were received over email at some polling stations in the states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Georgia, leading to delays as law enforcement cleared the areas.

The FBI said the threats "appear to originate from Russian email domains" adding that no threat was credible thus far.

In Georgia, a key battleground state, the bomb threats were reported in Union City near the capital Atlanta, leading to the temporary shutting of two polling stations, CNN reported citing Nadine Williams, Fulton County Registration and Elections Director.

Similarly, a station was evacuated in the state's Gwinnett County for nearly an hour over a bomb threat, local police said.

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In Michigan, bomb threats that were initially reported to be serious were found non-credible after a probe, CNN quoted the state's Attorney General Dana Nessel as saying.

All bomb threats were traced to email IDs with domains registered in Russia.

Some polling stations saw delays due to voter ID checking, and malfunctioning voting machines in an election closely scrutinised, vote by vote.

Election officials are seeking to prevent a repeat of 2020 when Trump claimed fraud, which he appeared to repeat already through some social media posts on Tuesday.

CNN cited Cait Conley, senior adviser at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as saying that there were no significant national-level incidents impacting election security.

The turnout has been impressive, with Michigan breaking the record that it already holds for the largest number of votes polled.

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Sporadic incidents of violence and some arrests have been reported in Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia and Washington DC, while voting machines malfunctioned in a Pennsylvania booth leading to an extension of polling time.

Trump also raised doubts about the conduct of elections.&nbsp;"A lot of talk about massive CHEATING in Philadelphia. Law enforcement coming!!!” he wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform.

Massive security is in place, including snipers and drones securing polling locations, apart from 350 National Guard personnel and monitoring of cyber threats.

Security has been beefed up and troops are on standby in the national capital Washington, DC and 18 states including some battlegrounds.

(With inputs from agencies)

As the United States general election nears the finishing line on Tuesday (Nov 5), there have been reports of 'bomb threats' of Russian origin, apart from bad weather and voting machine glitches that led to delays or extensions of polling time.

As the United States general election nears the finishing line on Tuesday (Nov 5), there have been reports of 'bomb threats' of Russian origin, apart from bad weather and voting machine glitches that led to delays or extensions of polling time. The email threats were described by authorities and the FBI as 'non-credible' amid reports that foreign adversaries including Russia and China were trying to disrupt the US election process. Watch: US Election: Capitol Hill: Man With Flare Gun Arrested | Voting Extended In Pennsylvania County × There have been some arrests, amid long lines that broke records in some states as Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris race for the White House in a supertight presidential election. The bomb threats were received over email at some polling stations in the states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Georgia, leading to delays as law enforcement cleared the areas. The FBI said the threats "appear to originate from Russian email domains" adding that no threat was credible thus far. In Georgia, a key battleground state, the bomb threats were reported in Union City near the capital Atlanta, leading to the temporary shutting of two polling stations, CNN reported citing Nadine Williams, Fulton County Registration and Elections Director. Similarly, a station was evacuated in the state's Gwinnett County for nearly an hour over a bomb threat, local police said. Also read: US Election 2024: 'STAY IN LINE - TOO BIG TO RIG', exhorts Trump. Is he already crying foul? In Michigan, bomb threats that were initially reported to be serious were found non-credible after a probe, CNN quoted the state's Attorney General Dana Nessel as saying. All bomb threats were traced to email IDs with domains registered in Russia. Some polling stations saw delays due to voter ID checking, and malfunctioning voting machines in an election closely scrutinised, vote by vote. Election officials are seeking to prevent a repeat of 2020 when Trump claimed fraud, which he appeared to repeat already through some social media posts on Tuesday. CNN cited Cait Conley, senior adviser at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as saying that there were no significant national-level incidents impacting election security. The turnout has been impressive, with Michigan breaking the record that it already holds for the largest number of votes polled. Also read: US Election 2024: Donald Trump and his India connection Sporadic incidents of violence and some arrests have been reported in Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia and Washington DC, while voting machines malfunctioned in a Pennsylvania booth leading to an extension of polling time. Trump also raised doubts about the conduct of elections. "A lot of talk about massive CHEATING in Philadelphia. Law enforcement coming!!!” he wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform. Massive security is in place, including snipers and drones securing polling locations, apart from 350 National Guard personnel and monitoring of cyber threats. Security has been beefed up and troops are on standby in the national capital Washington, DC and 18 states including some battlegrounds. (With inputs from agencies)

US election: 'Bomb threats of Russian origin', machine glitches delay polling in some states

US Election Result 2024: It is highly likely that the election results will be delayed well after the night of November 5 in the US, or into the next morning, as Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are locked in what pollsters predicted would be a supertight race for president.

Unless that is, the pollsters were wrong and one candidate has a very clear, unassailable lead in the electoral college votes.

The majority mark for the Electoral College votes is 270, out of 538.

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At the time of writing this, the Associated Press news agency is projecting more electoral college votes for Trump than Harris. The AP projections are considered near-official.

But these victories for Trump in states like Flordia, Indiana, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tenessee, Mississipi, Alabama, West Virginia and South Carolina are too early to confirm a national trend and include traditionally Republican, or red states.

The final results will be known only when battleground states finish their voting, and this election cycle, there are seven of them out of the total 50: Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin and Nevada.

The early leads for Trump happened in 2020 too, only to dash his hopes and reject the outcome as his Democratic rival Joe Biden won the electoral college votes and became president.

This time, the Trump camp is keeping a 'wait and watch' approach. Earlier reports had said that Trump was not going to immediately address the press on election night.&nbsp;

Counting is already slow, as long lines in some polling stations meant that polling is going to continue late into the evening.

The counting of absentee ballots is going to be long and tedious, as identity checking and verification is going to take time.&nbsp;

In both in-person and postal ballots, there are chances of legal challenges too, complicating and delaying the process futher.

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Early voting has been very impressive this year, both by mail and in person, adding up to over 80 million. Counting of these, particularly postal ones, is going to be slow, as it has to be thorough and could see many legal challenges, particularly from the Trump camp.

Some media reports are saying that the results may not be complete untill Wednesday evening, local time.

That's mainly becase the battlegound states also saw high percentage of early voting.

When the results reach a deadheat situation, particularly in battleground states, legal challenges and demands for recounts could follow. In cases of razor-thin victory margins, this could be more pertinent.

Election rules vary by state, but generally speaking, many states allow for recounting if the margin is narrow, or by a percentage points. If this happens in cases where the absolute number of votes is in tens of thousands, counting could take more hours, or perhaps another day, to finsh.

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This is what happened in the equally contentious presidntial race of 2020. While the elections took place on November 3, the final electoral college results came in on November 7 after days of counting and recounting.

That's a far cry from 2016, when Trump, fighting the race for the first time, was declared winner on election night itself, as his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton conceded.

So, given Trump's penchant for litigation and unfounded vote-rigging allegations, the only scenario where the results could come at the end of Election Night is if he is at an unassailable lead in the electoral college voting.

That appears unlikely as, at the time of writing, Trump is ahead in 188 seats, with Harris closing in at nearly 100, with most battleground state results yet to come in.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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US Election Result 2024: It is highly likely that the election results will be delayed well after the night of November 5 in the US, or into the next morning, as Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are locked in what pollsters predicted would be a supertight race for president.

US Election Result 2024: It is highly likely that the election results will be delayed well after the night of November 5 in the US, or into the next morning, as Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are locked in what pollsters predicted would be a supertight race for president. Unless that is, the pollsters were wrong and one candidate has a very clear, unassailable lead in the electoral college votes. The majority mark for the Electoral College votes is 270, out of 538. Watch: US Election Results: Will US Get Its First Woman President In Harris? | WION US Poll Coverage × At the time of writing this, the Associated Press news agency is projecting more electoral college votes for Trump than Harris. The AP projections are considered near-official. But these victories for Trump in states like Flordia, Indiana, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tenessee, Mississipi, Alabama, West Virginia and South Carolina are too early to confirm a national trend and include traditionally Republican, or red states. The final results will be known only when battleground states finish their voting, and this election cycle, there are seven of them out of the total 50: Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin and Nevada. The early leads for Trump happened in 2020 too, only to dash his hopes and reject the outcome as his Democratic rival Joe Biden won the electoral college votes and became president. This time, the Trump camp is keeping a 'wait and watch' approach. Earlier reports had said that Trump was not going to immediately address the press on election night. Counting is already slow, as long lines in some polling stations meant that polling is going to continue late into the evening. The counting of absentee ballots is going to be long and tedious, as identity checking and verification is going to take time. In both in-person and postal ballots, there are chances of legal challenges too, complicating and delaying the process futher. Also read: Trump Media reports $19.2 million loss in Q3, revenue declines on election day filing Early voting has been very impressive this year, both by mail and in person, adding up to over 80 million. Counting of these, particularly postal ones, is going to be slow, as it has to be thorough and could see many legal challenges, particularly from the Trump camp. Some media reports are saying that the results may not be complete untill Wednesday evening, local time. That's mainly becase the battlegound states also saw high percentage of early voting. When the results reach a deadheat situation, particularly in battleground states, legal challenges and demands for recounts could follow. In cases of razor-thin victory margins, this could be more pertinent. Election rules vary by state, but generally speaking, many states allow for recounting if the margin is narrow, or by a percentage points. If this happens in cases where the absolute number of votes is in tens of thousands, counting could take more hours, or perhaps another day, to finsh. Also read: US elections 2024: Biden calls for Trump to be jailed, quickly backtracks. 'Lock him up...' This is what happened in the equally contentious presidntial race of 2020. While the elections took place on November 3, the final electoral college results came in on November 7 after days of counting and recounting. That's a far cry from 2016, when Trump, fighting the race for the first time, was declared winner on election night itself, as his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton conceded. So, given Trump's penchant for litigation and unfounded vote-rigging allegations, the only scenario where the results could come at the end of Election Night is if he is at an unassailable lead in the electoral college voting. That appears unlikely as, at the time of writing, Trump is ahead in 188 seats, with Harris closing in at nearly 100, with most battleground state results yet to come in. (With inputs from agencies)

US Election results could take longer, even another day, unless...

The road to the White House goes through swing states, and that's why Pennsylvania's position on USA's political map becomes so important. The swing state boasts 19 electoral votes, the most among seven swing states. On Monday (Nov 4), both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump spent time in Pennsylvania to attract as many voters as they could in the final leg of campaigning. Both candidates know winning Pennsylvania solves half of their problems.

Trump himself said Tuesday night that if he wins Pennsylvania, he wins “the whole deal.”

“We win Pennsylvania, we win the whole deal,” Trump told Rich Zeoli Show on Philadelphia’s Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.

“We’re going to make this country greater than ever before, but you have to stay in line. And don’t let them slow ball you. You have an absolute legal right and get that vote in because if we win Pennsylvania, if we win the good old Commonwealth, we’re going to win the whole thing. We win everything,” Trump said.

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However, early trends showed Harris having a massive lead over Trump, with nearly 30 per cent votes counted. Harris got over 57 per cent votes, against Trump's 42 per cent, indicating that Trump may be in for a rude shock here.

But can Trump still become the US president without Pennsylvania turning a red state?

The answer is yes but a complicated one!

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Winning Pennsylvania means Harris won't face much difficulty winning 245 Electoral College votes out of 270 required.

Without Pennsylvania, Trump would be hovering around 219 votes.

In that scenario, he would be needing 51 electoral votes from any of the six remaining swing states: Arizona (11), Georgia (16), Nevada (6), North Carolina (16), Michigan (15) and Wisconsin (10) to claim victory.

(With inputs from agencies)

The road to the White House goes through swing states, and that's why Pennsylvania's position on USA's political map becomes so important. The swing state boasts 19 electoral votes, the most among seven swing states.

The road to the White House goes through swing states, and that's why Pennsylvania's position on USA's political map becomes so important. The swing state boasts 19 electoral votes, the most among seven swing states. On Monday (Nov 4), both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump spent time in Pennsylvania to attract as many voters as they could in the final leg of campaigning. Both candidates know winning Pennsylvania solves half of their problems. Trump himself said Tuesday night that if he wins Pennsylvania, he wins “the whole deal.” “We win Pennsylvania, we win the whole deal,” Trump told Rich Zeoli Show on Philadelphia’s Talk Radio 1210 WPHT. “We’re going to make this country greater than ever before, but you have to stay in line. And don’t let them slow ball you. You have an absolute legal right and get that vote in because if we win Pennsylvania, if we win the good old Commonwealth, we’re going to win the whole thing. We win everything,” Trump said. Also read: US election 2024: Who all have been threatened by Trump in the past with violence? However, early trends showed Harris having a massive lead over Trump, with nearly 30 per cent votes counted. Harris got over 57 per cent votes, against Trump's 42 per cent, indicating that Trump may be in for a rude shock here. But can Trump still become the US president without Pennsylvania turning a red state? The answer is yes but a complicated one! Watch: US Elections 2024: How Different White House Will Be? × Winning Pennsylvania means Harris won't face much difficulty winning 245 Electoral College votes out of 270 required. Without Pennsylvania, Trump would be hovering around 219 votes. In that scenario, he would be needing 51 electoral votes from any of the six remaining swing states: Arizona (11), Georgia (16), Nevada (6), North Carolina (16), Michigan (15) and Wisconsin (10) to claim victory. (With inputs from agencies)

US elections 2024: Can Trump still become president without winning Pennsylvania?

Election Night in the US begins as soon as polls close and the sun sets on November 5 in different time zones on the east and west coasts of America.

Will it be an orderly election that would declare either Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump as the winner? 
 
Or will there be chaos?

Here is how the election night will unfold, based on past experience.

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Much of the US election results are, in a manner of speaking, 'taken over' by the media outlets, particularly TV channels like CNN, Fox News, NBC News, ABC News and CBS News, who keep projecting and 'calling the election' for different states based on their mathematical calculations.

The only news organisation that's officially allowed to declare elections is the Associated Press News agency.

The first states to close polling from 7 pm Eastern Time will start these trends. This will continue up to 1 am, November 6, when polls close last in Hawaii and Alaska.

As soon as the election is over, the exit polls will start trickling in, besides the state-level projections.

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Exit polls, which will also include public opinion on various issues, could be a strong indicator of how people have voted.

What one should watch out for are the projections for the battleground states. This time, there are seven:&nbsp;Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

<h2>Remember the magic number 270</h2>

Remember that the popular vote does not decide American presidential elections.

The picture will become clearer only when we know how many electoral votes each candidate got.

Among swing states, the polls will close first in Georgia. 
 
Whatever projections come out of Georgia&nbsp;could set the tone for the rest of the night. Unless there are legal challenges, Georgia could be the first state to declare who won its 16 electoral college votes, out of the total &nbsp;538 for the whole nation.

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That could be delayed, if there are questions and lawsuits like last time.

Nationally, the Electoral College vote majority mark is 270, and whoever gets that number wins the election, irrespective of the popular vote.

While swing states are keenly watched, early results could come from small, non-battleground states.&nbsp;

Along with the presidential elections, several local polls are being held on November 5, whose results will trickle in throughout the election night and subsequent hours.

In cases where there are disputes, these results- federal or local -&nbsp;could drag on for days or months.

<h2>Two scenarios: Order vs Chaos</h2>

In case of an orderly election, the picture will be clear as soon as most of the swing state electoral college vote results are in, as long as the states considered non-battlegrounds suddenly spring surprises.

Already, there's such a surprise happening with Iowa, where according to polls, Trump - earlier thought to be winning- might face a challenge.

Where are the candidates going to be?

Trump will be watching the results and addressing supporters from a convention centre in Palm Beach, Florida.

Harris will be with her supporters at Howard University, a traditionally Black educational institution where she had studied.

<h2>Concede or not concede, that's the question</h2>

If the results are clear-cut, and there's no room for suspense or suspicion, the losing candidate traditionally concedes defeat on election night itself.

Once the concession speech/message is delivered by the losing candidate, the winner addresses his or her supporters with a victory speech.

But this election is far from 'traditional'.

Already there are court cases about dropped ballots, eligibility and citizenship questions, and vote suppression allegations.

The rivals, particularly Republicans, are fighting for each vote.

So it would be better to concentrate on what happens if the elections are not orderly.

In other words, what if one candidate does not concede?

At several counting centres, the Republicans - or Democrats, though that seems highly unlikely - could file numerous lawsuits challenging the outcome and seeking recounts.

The recounts, if ordered by the courts, can take hours or even days, as it is a laborious yet thorough process.&nbsp;

It is highly unlikely that Kamala Harris would not concede if the verdict is clearly favouring Trump.

But if Trump appears to lose, it could be a different scenario altogether, if we go by last time.

There is, however, a possible change of heart in Trump if he loses as per some experts, because of two key reasons. 
 
One is that he is already facing court cases related to the 2021 Capitol riots, which resulted from his refusal to accept the results.

A repeat of those 'crimes' could only see him going in and out of court for the rest of his life. 
 
Two, there's frankly not much left for him to fight for, as this is possibly his last shot at the White House given his advanced age.

<h2>What if states are not called by Election Night?</h2>

Things could get dragged on for days, or weeks, pending legal battles.

In 2020, several states were not called due to recounting or lawsuits.&nbsp;

This is quite possible as the opinion polls are saying that it is a tight race.&nbsp;

Such a long night happened in 2000 when votes were recounted in many parts after the contest between incumbent Republican President George W Bush and his Democratic challenger Al Gore. That election was ultimately settled by the US Supreme Court, in favour of Bush.

In the 2020 election, battleground states of Pennsylvania and Nevada were called four days after election day, while it took more than a week for Arizona. 
 
A delay in results, along with possible instigations by Trump and his surrogates, could rile up his supporters. That could lead to protests, counterprotests, violence and arrests. 
 
Will Americans keep calm this election season? 
 
Only hours left to know.

(With inputs from agencies)

Election Night in the US begins as soon as polls close and the sun sets on November 5 in different time zones on the east and west coasts of America. Will it be an orderly election that would declare either Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump as the winner?

Election Night in the US begins as soon as polls close and the sun sets on November 5 in different time zones on the east and west coasts of America. Will it be an orderly election that would declare either Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump as the winner? Or will there be chaos? Here is how the election night will unfold, based on past experience. Watch: US Election Outcome Key to Global Trade Policies × Much of the US election results are, in a manner of speaking, 'taken over' by the media outlets, particularly TV channels like CNN, Fox News, NBC News, ABC News and CBS News, who keep projecting and 'calling the election' for different states based on their mathematical calculations. The only news organisation that's officially allowed to declare elections is the Associated Press News agency. The first states to close polling from 7 pm Eastern Time will start these trends. This will continue up to 1 am, November 6, when polls close last in Hawaii and Alaska. As soon as the election is over, the exit polls will start trickling in, besides the state-level projections. Also read: China braces for critical week amid US election and anticipated stimulus plans Exit polls, which will also include public opinion on various issues, could be a strong indicator of how people have voted. What one should watch out for are the projections for the battleground states. This time, there are seven: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Remember the magic number 270 Remember that the popular vote does not decide American presidential elections. The picture will become clearer only when we know how many electoral votes each candidate got. Among swing states, the polls will close first in Georgia. Whatever projections come out of Georgia could set the tone for the rest of the night. Unless there are legal challenges, Georgia could be the first state to declare who won its 16 electoral college votes, out of the total 538 for the whole nation. Also read: Donald Trump vows he'll revive Alien Enemies Act during final campaign rally. Here's what it is That could be delayed, if there are questions and lawsuits like last time. Nationally, the Electoral College vote majority mark is 270, and whoever gets that number wins the election, irrespective of the popular vote. While swing states are keenly watched, early results could come from small, non-battleground states. Along with the presidential elections, several local polls are being held on November 5, whose results will trickle in throughout the election night and subsequent hours. In cases where there are disputes, these results- federal or local - could drag on for days or months. Two scenarios: Order vs Chaos In case of an orderly election, the picture will be clear as soon as most of the swing state electoral college vote results are in, as long as the states considered non-battlegrounds suddenly spring surprises. Already, there's such a surprise happening with Iowa, where according to polls, Trump - earlier thought to be winning- might face a challenge. Where are the candidates going to be? Trump will be watching the results and addressing supporters from a convention centre in Palm Beach, Florida. Harris will be with her supporters at Howard University, a traditionally Black educational institution where she had studied. Concede or not concede, that's the question If the results are clear-cut, and there's no room for suspense or suspicion, the losing candidate traditionally concedes defeat on election night itself. Once the concession speech/message is delivered by the losing candidate, the winner addresses his or her supporters with a victory speech. But this election is far from 'traditional'. Already there are court cases about dropped ballots, eligibility and citizenship questions, and vote suppression allegations. The rivals, particularly Republicans, are fighting for each vote. So it would be better to concentrate on what happens if the elections are not orderly. In other words, what if one candidate does not concede? At several counting centres, the Republicans - or Democrats, though that seems highly unlikely - could file numerous lawsuits challenging the outcome and seeking recounts. The recounts, if ordered by the courts, can take hours or even days, as it is a laborious yet thorough process. It is highly unlikely that Kamala Harris would not concede if the verdict is clearly favouring Trump. But if Trump appears to lose, it could be a different scenario altogether, if we go by last time. There is, however, a possible change of heart in Trump if he loses as per some experts, because of two key reasons. One is that he is already facing court cases related to the 2021 Capitol riots, which resulted from his refusal to accept the results. A repeat of those 'crimes' could only see him going in and out of court for the rest of his life. Two, there's frankly not much left for him to fight for, as this is possibly his last shot at the White House given his advanced age. What if states are not called by Election Night? Things could get dragged on for days, or weeks, pending legal battles. In 2020, several states were not called due to recounting or lawsuits. This is quite possible as the opinion polls are saying that it is a tight race. Such a long night happened in 2000 when votes were recounted in many parts after the contest between incumbent Republican President George W Bush and his Democratic challenger Al Gore. That election was ultimately settled by the US Supreme Court, in favour of Bush. In the 2020 election, battleground states of Pennsylvania and Nevada were called four days after election day, while it took more than a week for Arizona. A delay in results, along with possible instigations by Trump and his surrogates, could rile up his supporters. That could lead to protests, counterprotests, violence and arrests. Will Americans keep calm this election season? Only hours left to know. (With inputs from agencies)

US Election Night: Order or chaos? Possible scenarios after Trump vs Harris race, explained

The United States (US) Supreme Court on Friday (Nov 1) rejected an emergency bid from Republicans that could have led to thousands of provisional ballots not being counted in Pennsylvania as the presidential campaigns vie in the final days before the election in the state on November 5.

The United States (US) Supreme Court on Friday (Nov 1) rejected an emergency bid from Republicans that could have led to thousands of provisional ballots not being counted in Pennsylvania as the presidential campaigns vie in the final days before the election in the state on November 5. A report by the news agency Associated Press early Saturday said that justices left in place a state Supreme Court ruling that elections officials must count provisional ballots cast by voters whose mail-in ballots were rejected. Also read | US presidential election 2024: Forbes poll shows Harris NARROWLY leading Trump Pennsylvania is the biggest presidential election battleground this year, with 19 electoral votes, and is expected to play an outsized role in deciding the election between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. SC ruling a win for voting-rights advocates The Associated Press report said that the top court's ruling on Friday was a win for voting-rights advocates, who had sought to force counties — primarily Republican-controlled counties — to let voters cast a provisional ballot on Election Day (November 5) if their mail-in ballot was to be rejected for a garden-variety error. Though the Supreme Court's ruling was a setback for Republicans, the GOP separately claimed victory in a decision by Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. That court rejected a last-ditch effort by voting rights advocates to ensure that mail-in ballots that lack an accurate, handwritten date on the exterior envelope will still count in the election. 9,000 ballots arrive at election offices across state. Know why The rulings are the latest in four years of litigation over voting by mail in Pennsylvania. Republicans have sought in dozens of court cases to push the strictest possible interpretation for throwing out mail-in ballots, which are predominantly cast by Democrats. Also watch | Race to Power US: What is an electoral college? × Taken together, Friday’s near-simultaneous rulings would ensure a heavy emphasis on helping thousands of people vote provisionally on November 5 if their mail-in ballot was rejected — and potentially more litigation. As of Thursday, around 9,000 ballots out of more than 1.6 million returned have arrived at election offices around Pennsylvania lacking a secrecy envelope, a signature or a handwritten date, the report said citing state records. (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential election: Supreme Court rejects Republican bid on Pennsylvania ballot counting

ABC affiliate WNEP-TV 'accidentally' aired the US election results, just a week before the election, showing Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris winning Pennsylvania.&nbsp;

The graphic by the US news agency on Sunday (Oct 27) showed Harris winning the state with 52% of votes while the Republican nominee Donald Trump gained 47% of the votes.&nbsp;

The graphic suddenly popped up during the channel's coverage of the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix, and now has sparked online conspiracy theories and criticism of the network.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taking-out-garbage-vivek-ramaswamy-arrives-to-campaign-event-on-back-of-garbage-truck-watch-772228">'Taking out garbage': Vivek Ramaswamy arrives to campaign event on back of garbage truck | Watch</a>

WNEP-TV later clarified that the numbers were generated "randomly" while testing the equipment and that they were not based on any actual votes.&nbsp;

“Those numbers should not have appeared on the screen, and it was an error by WNEP that they did,” the broadcast station reportedly told Daily Mail about the ‘glitch.’&nbsp;

<h2>&nbsp;'Tremendous pressure'</h2>

A somewhat similar incident was occurred during the 2020 US presidential elections and in the year 2000 as well by American news platforms.

On November 3, 2020, just a few hours after the polls closed, America's most popular conservative channel Fox News struck a body blow to Trump's chances by calling Arizona for Biden.&nbsp;

The announcement, confirmed several days later by other media, infuriated the Trump camp.&nbsp;

"The stakes are very high... there is tremendous pressure to capture viewers by giving them information as quickly as it is available, but the greatest risk is sacrificing accuracy for speed," said Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University and former member of the NBC decision desk.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-faces-another-groping-allegation-pageant-queen-claims-he-tried-to-lift-my-dress-772225">Trump faces another groping allegation, pageant queen claims 'he tried to lift my dress'</a>

Maybe most notorious was the U-turn networks made in 2000 after Florida was prematurely called for Democratic contender Al Gore.&nbsp;

To avoid a repeat of the credibility-damaging episode, media are relying on more advanced analytics that will use not just exit polls but also surveys of early voters.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

ABC affiliate WNEP-TV 'accidentally' aired the US election results, just a week before the election, showing Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris winning Pennsylvania.

ABC affiliate WNEP-TV 'accidentally' aired the US election results, just a week before the election, showing Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris winning Pennsylvania. The graphic by the US news agency on Sunday (Oct 27) showed Harris winning the state with 52% of votes while the Republican nominee Donald Trump gained 47% of the votes. The graphic suddenly popped up during the channel's coverage of the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix, and now has sparked online conspiracy theories and criticism of the network. Also read | 'Taking out garbage': Vivek Ramaswamy arrives to campaign event on back of garbage truck | Watch WNEP-TV later clarified that the numbers were generated "randomly" while testing the equipment and that they were not based on any actual votes. “Those numbers should not have appeared on the screen, and it was an error by WNEP that they did,” the broadcast station reportedly told Daily Mail about the ‘glitch.’ 'Tremendous pressure' A somewhat similar incident was occurred during the 2020 US presidential elections and in the year 2000 as well by American news platforms. On November 3, 2020, just a few hours after the polls closed, America's most popular conservative channel Fox News struck a body blow to Trump's chances by calling Arizona for Biden. The announcement, confirmed several days later by other media, infuriated the Trump camp. "The stakes are very high... there is tremendous pressure to capture viewers by giving them information as quickly as it is available, but the greatest risk is sacrificing accuracy for speed," said Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University and former member of the NBC decision desk. Also read | Trump faces another groping allegation, pageant queen claims 'he tried to lift my dress' Maybe most notorious was the U-turn networks made in 2000 after Florida was prematurely called for Democratic contender Al Gore. To avoid a repeat of the credibility-damaging episode, media are relying on more advanced analytics that will use not just exit polls but also surveys of early voters. (With inputs from agencies)

ABC News 'accidently' airs 'random' US election results showing Harris winning Pennsylvania

Ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections, former President Barack Obama is set to rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. Obama's support aims to energize Democratic voters and bolster Harris’s campaign as she seeks to secure the vice presidency for a second term alongside President Joe Biden. Pennsylvania, a pivotal swing state, could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the election. Obama's involvement reflects the high stakes of the race, as Democrats look to retain their hold on the White House by mobilizing voters in competitive states.

US Elections 2024: Barack Obama To Rally For Harris In Battleground Pennsylvania

Donald Trump returned on Saturday to the Pennsylvania fairgrounds where he was nearly assassinated in July, urging a large crowd to deliver an Election Day victory that he tied to his survival of the shooting.

US Election 2024: Donald Trump Returns to Site of Pennsylvania Assassination Attempt

After displaying massive support for Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Pennsylvania&nbsp;rally and stealing the limelight with the iconic jump, billionaire Elon Musk uploaded a new display picture on X in which he was seen wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap with the American flag in the backdrop.

Hours before, Musk was seen endorsing Trump as the latter took to the stage in Butler, Pennsylvania - which marked his first presence in the same venue where he faced an assassination attempt in July.&nbsp;

As Musk jumped and moved across the stage rallying for Trump, he sported the same cap that he was wearing in the display picture.&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-returns-to-pennsylvania-after-assassination-bid-blames-opposition-for-trying-to-kill-him-764852">'Wasn't supposed to make it': Trump returns to Pennsylvania, blames opposition for trying to kill him</a>

As he took to the stage to loud cheers, Musk joked he is “not just MAGA, I’m dark MAGA.”&nbsp;

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“President Trump must win to preserve the Constitution. He must win to preserve democracy in America. You know, the true test of someone’s character is how they behave under fire. And we had one president who couldn’t climb a flight of stairs and another who was fist pumping after getting shot,” Musk said.

<h2>'Photo for history books': Musk makes iconic jump at Trump's rally</h2>

Musk's iconic jump behind Trump while shaking his hands in the air towards the audience went viral on X.

Sharing the image on X, Collin Rugg wrote in the caption, “A photo for the history books.”

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“A day to remember!” said a user, while commenting on the photo

“Genuine love for our country. Fight! Fight! Fight! Vote! Vote! Vote!” One wrote, “This is pure happiness. Elon deserves it!” wrote another user.

“This election has delivered us some of the most iconic photos in American history,” said a user.

“Dude, in about a decade's time kids are going to have some pretty dope history books to read, I mean a little confusing, but dope," wrote another user.

Watch:&nbsp;US Election 2024: Donald Trump Returns to Site of Pennsylvania Assassination Attempt

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“An unstoppable team of Trump and Elon,” commented a person. Another user said, “Kid in a candy store. I love it.”

<h2>Netizens react to Musk's new display picture on X</h2>

Meanwhile, netizens also reacted to the new display picture of Trump on X.

“Who loves Elon and President Trump?” wrote one user.

“I gotta get one of those hats. Who else will be getting one?” another user commented.

A lot of people also posted comments like “Dark MAGA” and “Dark MAGA rises.”

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After displaying massive support for Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Pennsylvania rally and stealing the limelight with the iconic jump, billionaire Elon Musk uploaded a new display picture on X in which he was seen wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap with the American flag in the backdrop.

After displaying massive support for Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Pennsylvania rally and stealing the limelight with the iconic jump, billionaire Elon Musk uploaded a new display picture on X in which he was seen wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap with the American flag in the backdrop. Hours before, Musk was seen endorsing Trump as the latter took to the stage in Butler, Pennsylvania - which marked his first presence in the same venue where he faced an assassination attempt in July. As Musk jumped and moved across the stage rallying for Trump, he sported the same cap that he was wearing in the display picture. Also Read: 'Wasn't supposed to make it': Trump returns to Pennsylvania, blames opposition for trying to kill him As he took to the stage to loud cheers, Musk joked he is “not just MAGA, I’m dark MAGA.” pic.twitter.com/3rp9bd61kX — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 6, 2024 × “President Trump must win to preserve the Constitution. He must win to preserve democracy in America. You know, the true test of someone’s character is how they behave under fire. And we had one president who couldn’t climb a flight of stairs and another who was fist pumping after getting shot,” Musk said. 'Photo for history books': Musk makes iconic jump at Trump's rally Musk's iconic jump behind Trump while shaking his hands in the air towards the audience went viral on X. Sharing the image on X, Collin Rugg wrote in the caption, “A photo for the history books.” A photo for the history books. pic.twitter.com/KbKZZvoa9Y — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 5, 2024 × “A day to remember!” said a user, while commenting on the photo “Genuine love for our country. Fight! Fight! Fight! Vote! Vote! Vote!” One wrote, “This is pure happiness. Elon deserves it!” wrote another user. “This election has delivered us some of the most iconic photos in American history,” said a user. “Dude, in about a decade's time kids are going to have some pretty dope history books to read, I mean a little confusing, but dope," wrote another user. Watch: US Election 2024: Donald Trump Returns to Site of Pennsylvania Assassination Attempt “An unstoppable team of Trump and Elon,” commented a person. Another user said, “Kid in a candy store. I love it.” Netizens react to Musk's new display picture on X Meanwhile, netizens also reacted to the new display picture of Trump on X. “Who loves Elon and President Trump?” wrote one user. “I gotta get one of those hats. Who else will be getting one?” another user commented. A lot of people also posted comments like “Dark MAGA” and “Dark MAGA rises.” (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk gets new display picture on X with black 'MAGA hat' after 'iconic' jump at Trump's PA rally

Republican vice presidential candidate, Senator JD Vance, was apparently kicked out of a restaurant while his supporters waited inside for him to address them. In a video going viral on social media, Vance, who was in Pittsburgh, was denied entry to the iconic Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar where the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign recently hosted a gathering.

JD Vance Denied Entry In Pittsburgh Restaurant Primanti Bros

Republican vice presidential candidate, Senator JD Vance, was apparently kicked out of a restaurant while his supporters waited inside for him to address them. In a video going viral on social media, Vance, who was in Pittsburgh, was denied entry to the&nbsp;iconic Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar where the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign recently&nbsp;hosted a gathering.&nbsp;

The Ohio senator was initially stopped at the doors Saturday (Sep 28) afternoon while attempting to make a campaign stop, a report in NY Post claimed. The staff of the shop said they were not given any advanced notice about his visit.&nbsp;

One of the restaurant patrons said customers paid for their drinks and&nbsp;cancelled their orders once learning that Vance was not allowed to step inside.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Despite being&nbsp;denied entry, Vance took the rejection graciously and addressed the crowd of supporters gathered outside the establishment.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"We paid for everybody’s food, we gave them a nice tip and, of course, when I gave a nice tip, I said no taxes on tips," Vance said, referring to a Trump proposal.

"It’s all right, don’t hold it against [the worker]. She just got a little nervous, but it’s a great local business. Let’s keep on supporting it."

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The supporters paid for their drinks, cancelled their orders, and left. ALL PATRIOTS IN PITTSBURGH. STOP SUPPORTING THIS ESTABLISHMENT <a href="https://t.co/9p0OilpTwI">pic.twitter.com/9p0OilpTwI</a>
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<h2>Restaurant issues statement&nbsp;</h2>

After the controversy snowballed,&nbsp;Primanti Brothers issued a statement and said they had allowed Vance and his supporters to meet inside the restaurant after the initial kerfuffle.&nbsp;

“Without any advance notice, today’s campaign stop caused some momentary confusion for our staff. However, Senator Vance and his team were welcomed into our restaurant shortly after and engaged with our guests inside and on the property," read the statement.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-reveals-what-donald-trump-told-him-after-surviving-another-assassination-attempt-759293">Also read |&nbsp;JD Vance reveals what Donald Trump told him after surviving another assassination attempt</a>

Vance is currently on a campaign trail across the country as he squares up against Harris's VP pick, Tim Walz, in the November election.&nbsp;

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Republican vice presidential candidate, Senator JD Vance, was apparently kicked out of a restaurant while his supporters waited inside for him to address them. In a video going viral on social media, Vance, who was in Pittsburgh, was denied entry to the iconic Primanti Bros.

Republican vice presidential candidate, Senator JD Vance, was apparently kicked out of a restaurant while his supporters waited inside for him to address them. In a video going viral on social media, Vance, who was in Pittsburgh, was denied entry to the iconic Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar where the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign recently hosted a gathering. The Ohio senator was initially stopped at the doors Saturday (Sep 28) afternoon while attempting to make a campaign stop, a report in NY Post claimed. The staff of the shop said they were not given any advanced notice about his visit. One of the restaurant patrons said customers paid for their drinks and cancelled their orders once learning that Vance was not allowed to step inside. Despite being denied entry, Vance took the rejection graciously and addressed the crowd of supporters gathered outside the establishment. "We paid for everybody’s food, we gave them a nice tip and, of course, when I gave a nice tip, I said no taxes on tips," Vance said, referring to a Trump proposal. "It’s all right, don’t hold it against [the worker]. She just got a little nervous, but it’s a great local business. Let’s keep on supporting it." THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! Went to Primanti brothers Restaurant in North Versailles, Pa to show support to JD Vance. The restaurant refused Vance and his security to enter, they told him he was not welcomed in this establishment. Watch Video! @JDVance @NEWSMAX @dbongino @primantibros pic.twitter.com/QGS7dUhGUD — Linda (@lindalor1018) September 28, 2024 × Primanti Bros restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA wouldn’t let JD Vance in to greet his supporters. BOYCOTT @primantibros The supporters paid for their drinks, cancelled their orders, and left. ALL PATRIOTS IN PITTSBURGH. STOP SUPPORTING THIS ESTABLISHMENT pic.twitter.com/9p0OilpTwI — Kathy Green (@GreenKM117) September 28, 2024 × Watch | US Elections 2024: Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance slams Harris & Walz × Restaurant issues statement After the controversy snowballed, Primanti Brothers issued a statement and said they had allowed Vance and his supporters to meet inside the restaurant after the initial kerfuffle. “Without any advance notice, today’s campaign stop caused some momentary confusion for our staff. However, Senator Vance and his team were welcomed into our restaurant shortly after and engaged with our guests inside and on the property," read the statement. Also read | JD Vance reveals what Donald Trump told him after surviving another assassination attempt Vance is currently on a campaign trail across the country as he squares up against Harris's VP pick, Tim Walz, in the November election. (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance not allowed in Pittsburgh restaurant where Harris campaign held an event - WATCH

Donald Trump is set to hold a rally in Pennsylvania at the historic site of the first assassination attempt on a U.S. president. The location, known for its ties to political history, adds symbolic weight to the event as Trump continues his campaign for the Republican nomination. The rally will focus on energizing his base in the battleground state, addressing key issues such as the economy, immigration, and his criticism of the current administration. The choice of venue underscores Trump's flair for historical significance as part of his campaign strategy.

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While publications and think tanks are conducting frequent polls and surveys to gauge the pulse of the US voters regarding who they will bring to power in the November election, a bakery in the swing state of Pennsylvania has come up with a rather novel idea. The bakery is using cookies to predict the winner of the 2024 presidential election.&nbsp;

Lochel’s Bakery, located in Hatboro and run by Katheleen Lochel, is tracking the number of Trump cookies and Harris cookies that customers are buying from all over the US in favour of their preferred candidate.&nbsp;

The butter-based cookies are dressed in either red-and-white or blue-and-white sprinkles with a ‘Trump 2024’ or ‘Harris 2024’ banner running through the centre. As of Friday (Sep 13), the bakery had sold 5,200 Trump cookies compared to just 500 Harris cookies.&nbsp;

"In Pennsylvania, almost all of the shipping has been red. We have only shipped seven packages of blue in the state of Pennsylvania," the bakery said.&nbsp;

"We saw this in 2020 as well.&nbsp;A third of that number is being shipped across the United States, we’re seeing people from all over get these cookies now," it added.&nbsp;

The third-generation bakery has been running the 'sugary' poll since 2012 - having predicted the outcome of three of the four elections to the tee.

The only time the bakery wrongly predicted the result was in 2020 when Joe Biden managed to upstage Trump. Even then, Lochel's Bakery sold a total of&nbsp;31,804 Trump cookies and only 5,750 Biden cookies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/harris-trumps-trump-women-win-american-election-debate-757933">Watch |&nbsp;Harris Trumps Trump: Women Win American Election Debate</a>

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<h2>Trump vs Harris debate</h2>

Trump and Harris squared off against each other for the presidential debate on Tuesday (Sep 10) with 67 million viewers tuning in to watch the two leaders spar. Harris was the debate's clear winner despite starting off nervously.&nbsp;

A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that 53 per cent&nbsp;of viewers backed Harris's performance compared to 24 power per cent for Trump.&nbsp;The former president&nbsp;was rattled by Harris after she baited him by making a remark about his rallies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-voters-convinced-not-to-vote-for-harris-after-swifts-endorsement-poll-758760">Also read |&nbsp;More voters convinced not to vote for Harris after Swift's endorsement: Poll</a>

Several post-debate polls and surveys indicate a dramatic shift in favour of Harris, who has gained ground after previously trailing Trump when Biden was still in the race.

Harris is leading Trump by four points across the country, with 50 per cent backing her, compared to 46 per cent for Trump, according to a&nbsp;survey by Data for Progress from September 11 to 12.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

While publications and think tanks are conducting frequent polls and surveys to gauge the pulse of the US voters regarding who they will bring to power in the November election, a bakery in the swing state of Pennsylvania has come up with a rather novel idea.

While publications and think tanks are conducting frequent polls and surveys to gauge the pulse of the US voters regarding who they will bring to power in the November election, a bakery in the swing state of Pennsylvania has come up with a rather novel idea. The bakery is using cookies to predict the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Lochel’s Bakery, located in Hatboro and run by Katheleen Lochel, is tracking the number of Trump cookies and Harris cookies that customers are buying from all over the US in favour of their preferred candidate. The butter-based cookies are dressed in either red-and-white or blue-and-white sprinkles with a ‘Trump 2024’ or ‘Harris 2024’ banner running through the centre. As of Friday (Sep 13), the bakery had sold 5,200 Trump cookies compared to just 500 Harris cookies. "In Pennsylvania, almost all of the shipping has been red. We have only shipped seven packages of blue in the state of Pennsylvania," the bakery said. "We saw this in 2020 as well. A third of that number is being shipped across the United States, we’re seeing people from all over get these cookies now," it added. The third-generation bakery has been running the 'sugary' poll since 2012 - having predicted the outcome of three of the four elections to the tee. The only time the bakery wrongly predicted the result was in 2020 when Joe Biden managed to upstage Trump. Even then, Lochel's Bakery sold a total of 31,804 Trump cookies and only 5,750 Biden cookies. Watch | Harris Trumps Trump: Women Win American Election Debate × Trump vs Harris debate Trump and Harris squared off against each other for the presidential debate on Tuesday (Sep 10) with 67 million viewers tuning in to watch the two leaders spar. Harris was the debate's clear winner despite starting off nervously. A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that 53 per cent of viewers backed Harris's performance compared to 24 power per cent for Trump. The former president was rattled by Harris after she baited him by making a remark about his rallies. Also read | More voters convinced not to vote for Harris after Swift's endorsement: Poll Several post-debate polls and surveys indicate a dramatic shift in favour of Harris, who has gained ground after previously trailing Trump when Biden was still in the race. Harris is leading Trump by four points across the country, with 50 per cent backing her, compared to 46 per cent for Trump, according to a survey by Data for Progress from September 11 to 12. (With inputs from agencies)

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