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Supporters of former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump celebrate as Fox News declares him the next President of the United States during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, early on November 6, 2024. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

As Trump’s lead in popular vote shrinks, does he really have a ‘mandate’?

President-elect Donald Trump says Americans have given him a ‘mandate’ to enact sweeping change. But his share of the popular vote might be less than 50%.

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BUENA PARK CALIF. OCTOBER 26, 2024 - Democrat candidate for the 45th Congressional District Derek Tran, left, cheers with former President Bill Clinton during a campaign rally Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Buena Park, Calif. (Ryan Sun / For The Times)

Democrat Derek Tran ousts Republican Michelle Steel in competitive Orange County House race

The 45th District was among the country’s most competitive races, critical to both parties as they battled to control the House of Representatives
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Ali: Avoid talking politics at Thanksgiving? Good luck. This year nothing’s neutral

Rep.-elect Luz Rivas, D-Calif., talks to reporters after attending new Congress member orientation, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The 119th Congress members-elect are in Washington for a ten-day long new member orientation. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

‘Enjoy the basement!’ New California members of Congress move in to Capitol — as the old move out

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, D-Del., poses for a photo as she stands on the Capitol steps, in Washington, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Democrats rally behind first out transgender member of Congress, decry Republican attacks

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Column: Trump lied incessantly and still won. Should others do the same?

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