The Republican Party filed a lawsuit in Georgia on Saturday against Fulton County for accepting absentee ballots over the weekend, claiming it violates election laws. GOP Chairman Michael Whatley criticized local officials for not allowing poll observers and for opening election offices at the last minute, which he argues undermines public trust. A judge ruled against the GOP, but they plan to appeal. Georgia Secretary … Continue reading RNC announces election integrity lawsuit in Georgia

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., declined to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally in Detroit, where she spoke alongside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and United Auto Workers members. While Ocasio-Cortez and others supported Harris, Tlaib focused on encouraging voter turnout without mentioning Harris. Tlaib has been critical of the Biden-Harris administration’s response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, resonating with many constituents in Michigan, Fox News has … Continue reading Rashida Tlaib refuses to endorse Kamala Harris as Gaza war takes toll on Dem voter base

During a campaign stop in Scranton, Pennsylvania, President Joe Biden urged union carpenters to support Vice President Kamala Harris and gubernatorial candidate Tim Walz, highlighting his longstanding ties to organized labor. Despite a smaller turnout compared to past rallies, Biden shared nostalgic anecdotes and focused on economic opportunities while acknowledging the political distance from Harris, who is attracting larger crowds with celebrity support. He expressed … Continue reading Biden returns to his hometown after a limited campaign role

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s suggestion to potentially repeal the CHIPS Act could hurt the reelection chances of GOP Rep. Brandon Williams in New York. At a campaign event, Johnson indicated Republicans might consider repealing the semiconductor manufacturing package if they regain power, but later clarified that he supports Micron’s investment in the area and does not intend to repeal the act. Williams quickly defended the … Continue reading Speaker Mike Johnson walks back comments that GOP would ‘probably’ try to repeal CHIPS Act

In what is likely her final campaign speech before Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed supporters in downtown Atlanta, criticizing former President Trump and celebrating young voters. She emphasized the significance of the upcoming election, saying, “We have three days left in one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime,” and attacked Trump as “unstable” and obsessed with power. Harris praised Generation Z … Continue reading Harris tears into Trump, praises Gen Z in closing argument to Georgia voters

U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump has sued CBS News, alleging that it aired a “misleading” interview with his opponent, Kamala Harris. The lawsuit, filed in Texas, claims CBS’s 60 Minutes omitted parts of Harris’s response to a question on the Israel-Hamas conflict, making her position appear clearer than it was. CBS has denied the allegations, Al-Jazeera has reported. The case was filed in Amarillo, Texas, in a … Continue reading Trump sues CBS over ‘misleading’ interview with rival VP Kamala Harris

Eight Mexican Supreme Court justices, including Chief Justice Norma Piña, announced they would resign rather than participate in judicial elections mandated by a recent judicial overhaul. The reform, championed by former President López Obrador and his successor Claudia Sheinbaum, shifts judicial appointments from Senate selection to public elections, aiming to reduce corruption. However, critics warn this threatens judicial independence and subjects courts to political influence, … Continue reading 8 of 11 members of Mexico’s Supreme Court to resign

UK Treasury Chief Secretary Darren Jones stated the country is still feeling the effects of former PM Liz Truss’s economic missteps, as market concerns arise following the recent budget. Jones contrasted the current fiscal situation with the turmoil after Truss’s unfunded £45bn tax cuts, noting that today’s approach includes verified fiscal plans by the Office for Budget Responsibility. He defended the £950 daily rate for … Continue reading UK still suffering from trauma of Liz Truss, says Treasury chief

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on Friday after the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), in power since 1966, lost in general elections. Preliminary results showed opposition parties had won over half of the 61 seats in parliament, ending the BDP’s nearly six-decade rule. The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), led by human rights lawyer Duma Boko, secured at least 24 seats, with the Botswana … Continue reading Botswana president concedes election, ending his party’s 58-year rule

An internal email obtained by the Associated Press reveals a dispute within the White House over President Biden’s recent remarks calling someone “garbage.” During a livestreamed video call, Biden appeared to criticize Trump supporters, but the official transcript was altered to suggest he was only referring to comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who made offensive comments about Puerto Rico. The White House stenographers’ office, responsible for accurate … Continue reading Transcript of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks altered by White House

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a $300 million property tax hike to close a $982 million budget gap for 2025, despite previously pledging not to raise property taxes. Johnson cited the need to avoid mass layoffs and maintain city services, though the proposal faces opposition from several aldermen who suggest alternative budget cuts, especially within the police department. The increase would impact homeowners, adding … Continue reading Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes $300 million property tax hike

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed this week that former President Trump has “promised” him control over public health agencies, including HHS, CDC, FDA, NIH, and USDA, if Trump wins in November. Kennedy, an anti-vaccine advocate, endorsed Trump after suspending his independent campaign. Medical experts, like former Surgeon General Jerome Adams, expressed concerns about Kennedy’s influence, warning it could increase vaccine hesitancy. Trump has praised Kennedy’s … Continue reading RFK Jr. says Trump has ‘promised’ him ‘control of the public health agencies’

Kamala Harris urged Americans to “stop pointing fingers at each other,” responding to President Biden’s recent “garbage” comments about Trump’s supporters, and aimed to keep the focus on Trump in the campaign’s final days. Speaking in key states, Harris highlighted unity, rejecting divisive rhetoric and emphasizing that she would represent all Americans, including Trump voters. Meanwhile, the White House clarified that Biden’s comments targeted rhetoric … Continue reading Harris promises to ‘represent all Americans’

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that if Republicans win control and Donald Trump is re-elected, they plan a “massive reform” of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aiming to reduce regulations. At a campaign stop, Johnson responded to a supporter calling for “No Obamacare,” emphasizing that while the ACA is “deeply ingrained,” Republicans have “a lot of ideas” for overhauling it. Trump’s campaign, however, distanced itself … Continue reading Johnson’s ‘No Obamacare’ Remark Draws Attention to Unpopular Stance

President Biden’s remark on Tuesday sparked controversy when he said, “The only garbage I see out there is [Trump’s] supporters,” referring to rhetoric from a recent Trump rally where Puerto Rico was derogatorily labeled “a floating island of garbage.” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre later clarified that Biden wasn’t broadly calling Trump supporters garbage, insisting he views himself as president for all Americans. This … Continue reading White House denies that Biden referred to Trump supporters as ‘garbage’

Bulgaria’s center-right GERB party led the parliamentary election on Sunday, securing 26.4% of the vote, but failed to achieve a majority necessary to stabilize the political landscape. Reformist party We Continue the Change (PP) followed with 14.9%, and the pro-Russia ultra-nationalist Revival party garnered 12.9%. This election, the seventh in four years, was prompted by the inability of political parties to form a coalition government … Continue reading Bulgaria centre right leads in snap vote, fails to win majority: Exit polls

Uruguay is set for a tight presidential election runoff on November 24 after center-left candidate Yamandú Orsi led the first round of voting, garnering over 1 million votes. He outpaced the ruling conservative coalition’s candidate, Álvaro Delgado, who received 644,147 votes, while third-place candidate Andrés Ojeda, with 385,685 votes, pledged to support Delgado. Voters also rejected a controversial pension reform plan aimed at lowering the … Continue reading Uruguay presidential election heads to runoff with center-left candidate in lead

Japan’s political landscape shifted dramatically following a weekend snap election, where voters rejected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s scandal-plagued coalition, leaving no party with a clear majority. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner, Komeito, lost seats, dropping from 279 to 215, while the main opposition, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ), increased its presence from 98 to 148 seats but still … Continue reading Japan’s government in flux after election gives no party majority

In a speech before Wednesday’s Budget announcement, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the need for “tough decisions” to address fiscal challenges while ensuring “better days are ahead.” He announced a £3 cap on bus fares in England, extending the current £2 cap, and pledged £240 million to support job seekers. However, the Conservatives criticized Starmer for potentially breaking Labour’s election promise not to raise … Continue reading Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has called for protests against the recent parliamentary election results, which she claims were rigged with Russian assistance. The ruling party, Georgian Dream, won approximately 54% of the vote, a result seen as a setback for Georgia’s aspirations to join the European Union and a victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concerns over election … Continue reading Pro-Putin party wins contested election as Georgia drifts further from US, Europe

Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell issued a joint statement condemning Vice President Kamala Harris for labeling former President Trump a “fascist,” claiming it could incite further violence, including assassination attempts. They referenced the recent close calls Trump faced and criticized Harris for allegedly escalating political tensions. Although Harris did not directly use the term during her CNN town hall, she affirmed … Continue reading GOP: Harris calling Trump ‘fascist’ could invite assassination attempt

In a recent interview with Joe Rogan, former President Donald Trump reiterated his proposal to replace income taxes with tariffs, emphasizing a need to protect American jobs and factories. He suggested eliminating income taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security, which could cost about $2 trillion over a decade. To offset this loss, he proposed a 20% tariff on imports, especially from China. However, … Continue reading Trump doubles down on replacing income taxes with tariffs

At the conclusion of a week-long summit in Samoa, Commonwealth leaders called for a meaningful discussion on whether Britain should commit to reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade. The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting focused on slavery and climate change, with representatives from the 56 member countries emphasizing the need for a truthful conversation to address historical injustices. British Prime Minister Keir … Continue reading Commonwealth leaders say ‘time has come’ for discussion on UK slavery reparations

The Harris campaign is proactively preparing for potential legal challenges surrounding the 2024 election by recruiting thousands of lawyers. With concerns over former President Donald Trump’s campaign possibly initiating legal battles if he loses, over 400 lawyers have already been hired to draft legal memos, and an additional 10,000 are on standby in key swing states. The Democratic National Committee has invested nearly $22 million … Continue reading Harris campaign deploys thousands of lawyers to counteract GOP around Election Day 

During her first campaign stop of 2024 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a message urging men to recognize what she alleges are potential life-or-death consequences of the upcoming election for women’s health. Speaking at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris, she emphasized the dire repercussions if Donald Trump were to be re-elected, highlighting the risks to women’s healthcare access, including … Continue reading Michelle Obama hits the trail for Kamala Harris