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Washington DC public transit prepares for Inauguration Day

Jan 14, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart |Anthony LaBruto

Planning for the upcoming United States Presidential Inauguration is underway in Washington, with thousands expected to turn out to see President-elect Donald Trump officially sworn -in Monday as the 47th president of the United States. . VOA’s Anthony LaBruto is live outside of a metro subway station in downtown Washington, D.C. with more on how the ceremonies are affecting how commuters get to work.
US Congress meets to certify 2024 election results

Jan 6, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Anthony LaBruto |Vincent Makori

A joint session of the United States Congress is set to convene to officially certify the 2024 election, which officially names Donald Trump as the next President of the United States. Previously an unknown procedure, the meeting gained international attention in 2020 when supporters of then President Trump tried to stop Congress from certifying the election results. VOA’s Vincent Makori spoke to VOA’s Anthony LaBruto live at the U.S. Capitol with a look into the procedure.
US International Development Finance Corp. celebrates 5th anniversary

Dec 10, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Philip Alexiou |Anthony LaBruto

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation recently celebrated its 5th anniversary in Washington, D.C. As the primary lender and investor for the United States abroad, the group has brought over 13 billion dollars in investment opportunities to the African continent. VOA’s Philip Alexiou attended the anniversary conference and has this report.
Georgia state legislators begin the process of certifying US election results

Nov 7, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart |Anthony LaBruto

Securing the 16 electoral votes of pivotal swing state Georgia helped Donald Trump become president-elect of the United States. VOA's Anthony LaBruto tells Esther Githui-Ewart that with the votes counted and electors pledged, state legislators will now go through the formal process of certifying the election results before sending them to Washington ahead of Inauguration Day.
Trump flips Georgia Red, reclaims state

Nov 6, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart |Anthony LaBruto

EmbedThe code has been copied to your clipboard. widthpxheightpxNo media source currently available0:000:02:290:00President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday evening defeated his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris and in the process reclaimed the U.S. state of Georgia, one of the key areas that helped the Republican nominee win the presidency. In 2020, Trump lost the election in Georgia to President Joe Biden.
VOA reporter shares early voting experience in Washington, DC

Oct 31, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Anthony LaBruto |Esther Githui-Ewart

Early voting is underway in Washington, DC with voters casting their ballots ahead of Tuesday’s November 5th general election. VOA’S Anthony LaBruto gives viewers an inside look at some of the specifics of the voting process as he casts his ballot for the first time in the U.S. capital.
The annual IMF and World Bank meeting in Washington D.C.

Oct 25, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Philip Alexiou |Anthony LaBruto

Issues of global concern like economic development and poverty eradication were bringing private sector executives and representatives from civil society organizations and much more together to talk about The Annual and Spring Meetings of the IMF and Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group in Washington D.C. VOA’s Philip Alexiou and VOA’s Anthony Labruto provide a report for more information.
Public opinion polling in U.S. captures African American vote ahead of election

Oct 12, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Anthony LaBruto

Polling in the United States has become one of the most common ways to gather opinions on a political candidate. From single issues to a whole campaign, opinions can generate valuable insight for political strategists. As pollsters look to include more diverse voices in their datasets, how do they ensure the information they are getting, and how they’re getting it, is accurate?
US Black legislators hope annual conference rallied support on key issues

Sep 21, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Anthony LaBruto

The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. Black political leaders in Washington are working to energize their members of Congress and voters ahead of the U.S. elections in November. VOA’s Anthony LaBruto reports on the Black Congressional Caucus Foundation’s recent legislative conference in the nation's capital.
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation president speaks to VOA

Sep 13, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart |Anthony LaBruto

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is one of leading policy events in Washington. With the theme “From Vision to Victory,” the week-long conference brings together thought leaders, legislators, influencers and concerned citizens to address critical issues and promote the political, economic and social advancement of Black communities. VOA’s Anthony LaBruto spoke to Nicole Austin-Hillery, president and CEO of the CBCF, live from the convention.