It's All Over Now: Electoral College Seals Donald Trump's Victory (Video)

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 It's All Over Now: Electoral College Seals Donald Trump's Victory
  More than 270 of the 538 electors voted for Donald Trump, as attempts to sway them to switch their vote fizzled out. 
 
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          Dec 19, 2016
          
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The Advocate's news editor Dawn Ennis successfully transitioned from broadcast journalism to online media following another transition that made headlines; in 2013, she became the first trans staffer in any major TV network newsroom. As the first out transgender editor at The Advocate, the native New Yorker continues her 30-year media career, in which she has earned more than a dozen awards, including two Emmys. With the blessing of her three children, Dawn retains the most important job title she's ever held: Dad.
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It's All Over Now: Electoral College Seals Donald Trump's Victory

More than 270 of the 538 electors voted for Donald Trump, as attempts to sway them to switch their vote fizzled out.

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It's All Over Now: Electoral College Seals Donald Trump's Victory

More than 270 of the 538 electors voted for Donald Trump, as attempts to sway them to switch their vote fizzled out.

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A pediatrician and several families had challenged the law in court.

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As grim photos show battered U.S. bases in the Middle East, Hegseth has a message for would-be soldiers: only the pretty need apply, writes John Casey.

The OnlyFans creator, 29, had a huge following after starting his career in the adult film industry in 2021.

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Administration officials say a closure is temporary, but the President has has suggested he could tear the venue to the ground and leave it if it he can't put his name on it.

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