Democracy campaigners criticise President Saied as voting begins in Tunisia
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World - The Guardian
Democracy campaigners criticise President Saied as polls close in Tunisia
Leader of north African country expected to win second term after jailing opponents and changing constitution. Polls have closed in Tunisia’s presidential election as the president, Kais Saied , ...1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
Hogan says he would 'absolutely' vote to certify election results if elected to Senate
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), who is running for his state's Senate seat, said he would "absolutely" vote to certify the 2024 presidential election results if he wins the race in November. ...2 hours ago -
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Fetterman: 'Trump understands that Pennsylvania picks the president'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Sunday said that former President Trump "understands" the weight of Pennsylvania on the 2024 presidential election, noting the Commonwealth state's impact in 2016 and ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Election officials on threats to your right to vote
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and ...5 hours ago -
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Tunisians vote in an election with one of President Saied's 2 challengers in prison
Tunisians are casting ballots in the country’s third presidential election since the pro-democracy revolt known as the Arab Spring, while one of the candidates remains in prison6 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Tunisia’s Autocratic Leader Is Poised to Steamroll to Election Victory
President Kais Saied, who has jailed opponents and consolidated power, is almost certain to win Sunday’s election in the North African country, the birthplace of the Arab Spring movement.8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Mainland China not the motherland, says Taiwan’s president, because our republic is older
Lai Ching-te argues the reverse may be true because the Republic of China – the mantle that nationalists carried with them to Taiwan – predates the communist People’s Republic. It is “impossible” ...14 hours ago - China -
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Tunisia's president seeks new term in election he's all but sure to win
President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.15 hours ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
If stocks struggle in early 2025, you can blame the new U.S. president
Stocks often struggle in the three months after Inauguration Day.Yesterday -
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America Needs a President
The sidelining of the White House in global crisis spots is a big red flag.Yesterday -
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Arab spring dreams in ruins as Tunisia goes to polls against backdrop of repression
Critics of incumbent Kais Saied say he has increasingly bent the country’s institutions to his will. Tunisia will hold a presidential election on Sunday against the backdrop of a crackdown on ...Yesterday -
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The next president is poised to inherit the fewest judicial vacancies in generations
The next president is on track to enter office with the fewest number of vacant federal judgeships to fill in more than three decades, the culmination of both parties diverging sharply on what ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Georgia judge tosses voting machine lawsuit
A Fulton County judge determined that Georgia voting machines are secure ahead of this year’s general election in a Friday ruling after some state Republicans argued they were defective, labeling ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz says he plans to donate to VP Kamala Harris' campaign
In an email to Andreessen-Horowitz employees, co-founder Ben Horowitz said he planned to donate to Kamala Harris' campaign for president.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
Politics - The Hill
Argentine president delivered modified 'West Wing' monologue at UN General Assembly
Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a United Nations General Assembly address last month with remarkable similarities to a monologue recited by fictional U.S. President Jed Bartlet from “The ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden to campaign for Casey in Pennsylvania
President Biden will campaign next week for Sen. Bob Casey (D) in the swing state of Pennsylvania, the White House announced Friday. The fundraising event, in the Philadelphia area, will be held ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Electric cars brought from China to the EU to be hit with steep tax rise
The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers.2 days ago - China -
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Starmer 'pleased' assisted dying vote will take place
The PM says his views are "well known" but he will look at the details of the bill.2 days ago -
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Clashes in Kenya as people discuss the deputy president's impeachment motion
Supporters and opponents of Kenya’s deputy president have clashed at public forums over an impeachment motion against him, which was introduced in parliament by the ruling alliance this week2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
War, peace and the American presidency
The Middle East has claimed as many US presidential campaigns as it has given birth to2 days ago -
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Eye Opener: Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns with former Rep. Liz Cheney
Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney joins Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail. Also, a mixed verdict in Tennessee for officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols. All that and ...2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
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Relief and fear ahead of assisted dying bill vote
Activists on both sides of the debate are reacting to plans for the first vote on the issue in years.2 days ago -
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Chagossians criticise lack of say in UK deal to hand over islands
Chagossians claim they were repeatedly refused the chance to take part in negotiations behind the historic deal.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Politics - The Hill
Boris Johnson says Trump presidency would have prevented Ukraine invasion
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested that Donald Trump's presidency would have prevented Russia from invading Ukraine in 2022. Johnson said that Ukraine’s resistance is ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
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Harris campaigns with Liz Cheney
Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday appeared with one of the highest-profile Republicans to endorse her — former Rep. Liz Cheney. It comes as former first lady Melania Trump unexpectedly came out ...2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
World - The Guardian
Ten Hag criticises Rashford in Porto but denies substitution was punishment
Manager unhappy with United’s defending in Porto ‘Don’t judge us in this moment,’ he says after 3-3 draw Erik ten Hag criticised Marcus Rashford for his part in the poor defending that allowed ...2 days ago -
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Walz to attend 'Million Muslim Votes' summit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will attend a Muslim American advocacy group's summit on Thursday in an effort to turn out voters as Vice President Harris works ...2 days ago -
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Mornings Memory: President George H.W. Bush plays tennis with Pete Sampras
In today's "Mornings Memory," we flash back to 1990 when President George H.W. Bush took a break from budget negotiations by hitting the tennis court. His opponent? None other than tennis legend ...3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
What the elites don’t understand about the Trump vote
People are confounded that Donald Trump might win back the White House; ironically, their confusion says more about their ignorance and narrow-mindedness than about Trump voters.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Tech - Wired
Trump's Get Out the Vote Plan Is Unusual—and It Just Might Work
Critics have pointed to Trump's quiet ground game as a reason his campaign might be flailing. But online? It’s a whole different story.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Kamala Harris is the Only Patriotic Choice for President
Kamala Harris has demonstrated care, competence and respect for the Constitution — the fundamental qualities necessary for high office.6 days ago - Kamala Harris