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

Over 100 bipartisan U.S. lawmakers have warned the U.N. that U.S. funding could be at risk if it downgrades Israel’s status in response to the conflict with Hamas. In a letter led by Representatives Mike Lawler and Jared Moskowitz, lawmakers expressed concerns over U.N. actions they view as undermining Israel’s self-defense. The letter, signed by 105 House members, emphasized that any reduction in Israel’s standing … Continue reading 12 Dems join GOP lawmakers to threaten UN funding over ‘ongoing hostility’ to Israel

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated potential support for non-financial reparations to some Commonwealth nations, such as debt relief, educational initiatives on slavery, and economic aid. However, he ruled out a formal government apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. The call for reparatory justice gained momentum at a Commonwealth summit in Samoa, with Caribbean nations leading the push, advocating for cultural institutions … Continue reading UK PM Starmer considers ‘non-cash’ reparations for former colonies

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy declined to host U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Kyiv following his meeting with Russian President Putin at the BRICS summit in Russia. Ukrainian officials criticized Guterres for attending the summit, where he called for a “just peace” and appeared alongside Putin, who is wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes. In his U.N. Day speech, Zelenskyy underscored the importance of the … Continue reading Zelenskyy rejects UN chief’s visit over meeting with Putin

Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State, without any type of evidence whatsoever, compared Donald Trump’s upcoming rally at Madison Square Garden to a 1939 pro-Nazi event held there. Warning voters of what she alleges is Trump’s perceived fascist tendencies. Clinton’s remarks align with sentiments expressed by former White House chief of staff John Kelly, who labeled Trump as fitting the “general definition of a fascist.” … Continue reading Hillary Clinton says Trump’s planned speech at Madison Square Garden is ‘reenactment’ of 1939 Nazi rally

In a recent interview, former President Trump criticized special counsel Jack Smith, calling him “mentally deranged” and suggesting he be “thrown out of the country.” Trump reiterated his disapproval of Smith, appointed in 2022 by Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Trump’s handling of classified documents and alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump also vowed to fire Smith if reelected. His legal … Continue reading Don says Jack Smith should be ‘thrown out of the country’

There is growing concern among Democrats that Vice President Harris may be losing ground in the presidential race against former President Trump. While they still believe Harris can win, recent polling trends in key battleground states, such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, indicate a shift toward Trump. Senate races in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are also becoming competitive. Harris faces challenges, particularly with Arab American voters … Continue reading Democrats fear race may be slipping away from Harris

Olivia Troye, a former national security official during the Trump administration and adviser to Mike Pence, revealed that some military officials hesitate to speak out against Donald Trump due to concerns about politicizing the military and potential retribution. Following comments from former Chief of Staff John Kelly, who criticized Trump for allegedly praising Adolf Hitler, Troye noted that military leaders are weighing the impact of … Continue reading Military officials debating speaking out against Trump

Donald Trump’s campaign has accused the UK’s Labour Party of “blatant foreign interference” in the US presidential election due to a trip by nearly 100 Labour activists supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. A complaint was filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) after a Labour staffer promoted the trip on LinkedIn. The Trump campaign has not provided new evidence of any violations, and Labour leader … Continue reading Trump ignites spat with US ally, accusing UK’s governing party of election interference