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Temperatures are in the 40s this morning along with gray skies. Clouds give way to increasing sunshine by lunchtime along with a brisk breeze along with highs mostly in the 50s.

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1. Hochul, N.Y. AG say they're prepared to protect New Yorkers' rights following Trump win

At a joint press event Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul and state Attorney General Letitia James said that while they honored the results of the presidential election, they would fight President-elect Donald Trump on issues that take away New Yorker’s rights.

2. N.Y. GOP Chairman Ed Cox reacts to election results

One of the Republicans that woke up with a smile on his face Wednesday is New York State Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox. He joined Capital Tonight on Wednesday to break down what the election results mean for the GOP this year and moving forward.

3. Trump joins former Buffalo mayor Grover Cleveland as 2nd president to win non-consecutive terms

Former President Donald Trump winning two non-consecutive terms is a feat only one other president has done before: Grover Cleveland.

Around the Nation

1. Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win

2. Decision 2024 updates: Harris concedes the election to Trump, urges supporters not to be discouraged  

3. Who will certify Donald Trump’s presidential win? Kamala Harris.