Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsKevin McCarthyU.S. Republican PartyVotingWashington news The GOP’s slim House majority is getting even tighter with Kevin McCarthy’s retirement by Ethan Kim December 8, 2023 December 8, 2023 Analysis: GOP House majority narrows as Kevin McCarthy’s retirement adds to challenges for Speaker Mike Johnson.
Bookmark ElectionsEuropeGeneral NewsRussiaRussia governmentVladimir PutinVotingWorld News Putin moves a step closer to a fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date by Gabriel Martinez December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023 Putin’s potential fifth term as Russian president in 2024. Opposition challenges face obstacles in a controlled political landscape.
Bookmark General NewsRussia governmentVladimir PutinVotingWorld News Russian lawmakers set presidential vote for March 17, 2024, clearing a path for Putin’s 5th term by Sophia Chen December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023 Putin’s potential 5th term as Russian president in 2024, amid political control and limited opposition.
Bookmark AP Top NewsDonald TrumpElection 2024ElectionsGeneral NewsMichael FlynnPoliticsTrumpVoting Trump tells supporters, ‘Guard the vote.’ Here’s the phrase’s backstory and why it’s raising concern by Ryan Lee December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023 Analysis of Trump’s ‘Guard the Vote’ phrase raises concerns of voter intimidation and election interference.
Bookmark Donald TrumpGeneral NewsPoliticsTrumpVoting Experts Highlight Grave Risks to 2024 Elections Following Breaches in Voting Equipment Software by Sophia Chen December 5, 2023 December 5, 2023 Analysis of risks to 2024 elections from voting software breaches and calls for federal probe into efforts to overturn 2020 results.
Bookmark District of ColumbiaGeneral NewsKamala HarrisVotingWashington news Vice President Harris breaks nearly 200-year-old record for Senate tiebreaker votes, casts her 32nd by Joshua Brown December 5, 2023 December 5, 2023 VP Harris sets a record with 32nd tie-breaker vote in Senate, surpassing 200-year-old record and confirming diverse judges.
Bookmark General NewsGuyanaLatin AmericaVenezuelaVenezuela governmentVotingWorld News Venezuelans approve a referendum to claim sovereignty over a swathe of neighboring Guyana by Sophia Chen December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023 Venezuelan referendum on claiming resource-rich Essequibo from Guyana, amid low turnout and enforcement doubts.
Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsGeorge SantosPoliticsUnited States House of RepresentativesVoting Democratic Representative Urges Immediate Vote to Oust Rep. George Santos from Congress by Andrew Wright November 28, 2023 November 28, 2023 Democratic Rep. moves to expedite vote on expelling Rep. Santos following ethics report revealing misuse of campaign funds.
Bookmark ElectionsGeneral NewsGeorgiaLouisianaPoliticsVoting More than 43,000 people went to the polls for a Louisiana election. A candidate won by 1 vote by Joshua Brown November 23, 2023 November 23, 2023 Overview of a Louisiana election recount request following a one-vote loss, highlighting outdated voting machines and the importance of ballot verification.
Bookmark AsylumElectionsGeert WildersGeneral NewsNetherlandsNetherlands governmentVotingWorld News Dutch Far-Right Leader Geert Wilders Emerges as Top Vote-Getter in Election, Exit Polls Indicate by Ryan Lee November 22, 2023 November 22, 2023 Summary of Dutch election results showing far-right leader Geert Wilders’ lead, potential coalition challenges, and the shifting European political landscape.
