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GOP leaders raise alarm bells over a Florida special election in a deep-red district
Republican are concerned about the lackluster fundraising from state Sen. Randy Fine, the party's candidate in next week's special election in Florida's 6th District.NBC News - 4d -
Trump signs executive order requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order attempting a major overhaul of American elections, requiring people to prove their citizenship when they register to vote.NBC News - 3d -
Democrat Wins Special Election in Pennsylvania District Where Trump Won by 15 Points
James Andrew Malone, a small-town mayor, won a special election on Tuesday, narrowly defeating a county commissioner in a district the G.O.P. held for decades.The New York Times - 2d -
DNC invests in Florida special elections
The Democratic National Committee announced an investment in two April special House races in Florida on Thursday. The Hill was the first outlet to learn of the investment, which according to the ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Five things to look for in Canada's election
Political experience, dealing with Trump and possible polling shifts - here are the themes to watch.BBC News - 5d -
Trump won the presidential election, but not ‘by a lot!’
Trump's 2024 victory was not a big win, as he won the popular vote by only 1.5 percent and did not win a majority of the vote, and he only won one of the swing states' Senate races, indicating that ...The Hill - 3d -
Tory co-chair braces party for big losses as Kemi Badenoch launches local elections campaign – UK politics live
Nigel Huddleston says local elections ‘will be difficult’ for Conservatives after the ‘high-water mark’ of 2021. One person has died trying to cross the Channel in an overloaded boat, after another ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Nigel Farage to speak at Trump fundraiser after 800 hours of non-MP work since election
Reform UK leader accused of neglecting Essex constituents, with eight trips to US since being elected MP in July. Nigel Farage is once again in America helping to fundraise for Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Trump's second win has some questioning women's electability. Mikie Sherrill says 'Watch me.'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the presidential race has given rise, again, to whispered worries in the Democratic Party about female candidates and electability — resurrecting a ...NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Canadian PM, opponent kick off election campaigns with vote set for April 28
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent have kicked off their election campaigns against the backdrop of a trade war and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald ...ABC News - 5d -
Canadian PM Mark Carney calls for snap election, says Trump won’t 'break us'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a federal election to take place next month, noting that President Trump won’t “break” Canadians. “I have just asked the Governor General to dissolve ...The Hill - 5d -
Australian prime minister calls election amid shadow of Trump and cost-of-living crisis
Anthony Albanese’s ruling Labor party faces a challenge by the centre-right Coalition led by Peter Dutton at the 3 May vote. Follow all our Australian 2025 election coverage Australia will go ...The Guardian - 1d -
Australian prime minister calls election amid shadow of Trump and cost-of-living crisis
Anthony Albanese’s ruling Labor party faces a challenge by the centre-right Coalition led by Peter Dutton at the 3 May vote. Follow all our Australian 2025 election coverage Australia will go ...The Guardian - 1d -
NBC to broadcast Olympics in the U.S. through 2036
Comcast NBCUniversal signs deal with IOC for U.S. broadcast rights worth $3 billion.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Global economy takes centre stage
OECD updates growth forecasts, a clutch of central banks set interest rates and the IOC picks a new Olympics presidentFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Kirsty Coventry becomes first female president of International Olympic Committee
Kirsty Coventry, 41, of Zimbabwe becomes the first woman to lead the IOC. She is eligible to serve up to a 12-year term.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Games eye L.A. 'rebirth,' Kendrick Lamar role
After deadly fires devastated much of Los Angeles, organizers of the 2028 Games told the IOC how the city will rebuild with their help.ESPN - Mar. 20 -
Who is Kirsty Coventry? From Zimbabwean swimmer to the most powerful person in sport
The 41-year-old has risen from Africa’s most decorated Olympian to become the new president of the IOCYahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Pro-Russia Călin Georgescu barred from Romanian presidential election re-run
Far-right supporters of the candidate claim decision is undemocratic and Elon Musk describes his ban as ‘crazy’. Romania’s central election authority has barred far-right pro-Russia candidate Călin ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Olympic boxing gender row a result of Russian fake news, says IOC chief
Thomas Bach criticises ‘fake news campaign from Russia’ Two boxers under scrutiny won gold in Paris A gender row involving two female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics was the result of a ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Kirsty Coventry wins seven-way battle to become first female IOC president
The five-time Olympian was known to be the preferred candidate of the outgoing president, Thomas Bach, and required just one round of voting to assume his mantleYahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
'America will be open': Casey Wasserman assures IOC visa issues won't plague 2028 L.A. Olympics
Casey Wasserman says his committee has made strides with Trump over Olympians not having visa issues for the 2028 L.A. Games, despite the U.S. considering travel restrictions for 43 countries.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Greenland independence debate ‘on steroids’ ahead of election
Donald Trump’s threats to take the territory have divided parliamentary candidates over the future of Danish ruleFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Greenland election: the most consequential in island’s history?
Amid aggressive interest from US president Trump and growing calls for independence ahead of polls, outcome will have far-reaching repercussions. Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump interest – ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Romania’s top court upholds election ban on Georgescu
Far-right presidential candidate backed by Russia cannot run in May voteFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Greenland party favouring gradual independence wins election
Incumbent coalition defeated in polls dominated by Donald Trump’s threat to seize Arctic islandFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Greenland's opposition wins election dominated by independence and Trump
The Democrats party wants a gradual move to independence but the second-placed party is keen to speed it up.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
‘Trump tariffs are reshaping our politics’: Canadians on their election
Voters reflect on their priorities and mood shifts in their communities before a crucial contest. When the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, resigned in early January, after months of ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
The impact on US elections if Canada and Greenland were states
If Canada and Greenland were to become states, Democrats would likely gain a significant advantage in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as Canadians strongly oppose the idea of ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Canada election expected to be held on April 28
Prime minister Mark Carney to officially announce start of campaign on SundayFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Kirsty Coventry Is Elected President of International Olympic Committee
Ms. Coventry, a former Olympic swimming champion who has been Zimbabwe’s sports minister, faces urgent issues including the rights of transgender athletes and the challenges posed by the climate ...The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Trump looms over Canada's election as campaign begins
The country will vote on 28 April as President Trump wages a trade war and says he wants to make Canada the 51st US state.BBC News - 5d -
India Said to Have Meddled in Canada Party Election
Indian agents raised money and helped organize support in 2022 for Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, news outlets reported, citing intelligence officials.The New York Times - 3d -
Allegations of Indian interference rock Canada election campaign
Senior officials warn nations including China, Pakistan and Iran could attempt to subvert vote with sophisticated tools. The spectre of interference by India has already rocked the early days of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Australia to hold federal election on 3 May
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be seeking to fight off a resurgent opposition and win a second term.BBC News - 1d -
Australia to hold federal election on 3 May
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be seeking to fight off a resurgent opposition and win a second term.BBC News - 1d -
Albanese faces headwinds ahead of Australian election
The government faces the unenviable prospect of being the first which fails to win a second term in almost 100 years.BBC News - 1d -
Albanese faces headwinds ahead of Australian election
A cocktail of global and domestic conditions have complicated the government's run for a second term.BBC News - 1d -
LA Olympics head says 2028 games will be a catalyst for rebuild
After deadly fires that devastated much of Los Angeles organizers of the 2028 Olympics tell the IOC how the city will rebuild with help from the gamesABC News - Mar. 20 -
Steve Kornacki: The voter trends shaping the first big battleground state race of 2025
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1 will offer an early test of the political environment after November's presidential election.NBC News - Mar. 11
