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In Georgia, Political Crisis Looms After Disputed Election
The ruling Georgia Dream party won a majority in the vote. The opposition, which fears the country is moving away from the West, says the voting was not fair and that it will not sit in Parliament.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election
PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Bulgarian politics remains deadlocked after election
Failure of any party to win majority has slowed EU integration and fuelled pro-Russia sentimentBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
How Election Coverage Extends Beyond Politics
Nearly every team at The Times has some hand in election coverage. Journalists from the Styles, Culture, Business and National desks shared how they’re tackling the moment.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31 -
Will this election change our pattern of political paralysis?
The Congress will convene for its "lame duck" session next week to wrap up overdue appropriations bills and prepare for the new Congress and administration.Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
A swift election can end Germany’s political paralysis
The implosion of Olaf Scholz’s coalition is badly timed but inevitableWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Political upheaval in Japan after snap election leaves no clear winner
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay in office despite his party's ruling coalition falling short of a majority for the first time since 2009.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
How infrequent voters could decide the election: From the Politics Desk
The razor-close presidential election could very well come down to this question: Will the infrequent voters who back Donald Trump by double digits actually turn out?Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
Guinea authorities dissolve dozens of political parties with no election date set
Guinea authorities have dissolved dozens of political parties and placed two major opposition ones under observation, while the transitional government has yet to announce an election dateWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Political experts weigh in on the final stretch of 2024 presidential election
With just a week remaining until Election Day, CBS News polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump virtually tied nationwide and in key battleground states. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Political violence in US could surge after elections, experts warn
Trends in online chatter mirror patterns observed in the lead-up to 2020 elections and January 6 Capitol attack. There could be a potential surge in political violence following the upcoming US ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
‘People are scared’: Arizonans fear political violence as election looms
Nerves are particularly stretched in Maricopa county, which will likely decide which way the state swings in the polls. Pearl Hubbard picked up some yard signs for Kamala Harris at the ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
These late-deciding voters could swing the election: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House ...Politics - NBC News - November 1 -
Already in political crosshairs, fates of NOAA and FEMA hang in the election balance
NOAA and FEMA — the government's weather and disaster agencies — have become politicized, so the election may be pivotal to their futures. Project 2025 recommends cuts to the agencies.Politics - NBC News - November 3 -
Meta extends ban on new political ads past Election Day
Meta extends restriction period for new political ads throughout the week of the U.S. elections.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Meta extends political ad ban until post-Election Day
Meta extended the ban on new political ads on its platforms through Election Day, the social media giant announced Monday. The parent company of Facebook and Instagram said the restriction on new ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Meta Extends Ban on New Political Ads to After Election
The extra days when the tech giant’s platform won’t take new ads reflects widespread concerns about misinformation.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
NYT says public may not see political needle on election night
The New York Times’s signature election needle may not be available to the public as results come in Tuesday night amid an ongoing strike by the outlet’s technology staff, the paper’s election ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Google curbs politics discussion among employees on U.S. Election Day
During Election Day, employees tried flooding popular internal message board with election-related memes despite warnings by company executives.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Donald Trump elected US president in stunning political resurrection
Former president defeats Kamala Harris as voters send Republican back to White House for second term. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Reeves hints UK will urge Trump not to raise tariffs as economists fear his policies will cut growth – UK politics live
Chancellor says UK’s trading relationship with US is ‘absolutely crucial’ and promises not to be a ‘passive actor’. Another Labour politician who has criticised Donald Trump strongly in the past ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Republicans celebrate as President-elect Trump marks political comeback
In West Palm Beach, President-elect Trump's supporters celebrate his return to the political spotlight. CBS News correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns shares how Trump spent his day and the excitement ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
2024 was yet another 'change' election: From the Politics Desk
2024 culminated in the nation’s sixth straight “change” election, in which either the White House or at least one chamber of Congress switched party control.Politics - NBC News - November 11 -
The 2024 election is over — good riddance. Let's move beyond politics.
The 2024 election has come to a close and it is time to move on from the all-consuming obsession of politics and rediscover the joys, wonders, and higher callings that make us truly human.Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
The US election interference row tells us this: Starmer’s political compass urgently needs resetting | Martin Kettle
While it’s likely Labour did nothing illegal in assisting its politicos to volunteer for Harris, it’s yet another issue that was easily avoidable. Gordon Brown famously brought his moral compass to ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Meet the voters who skipped the last election but are jumping in this time: From the Politics Desk
The latest NBC News Deciders Focus Group included voters who did not participate in the 2020 election but plan to cast a ballot in 2024 for Trump or Harris.Politics - NBC News - October 25 -
Polls open in Uruguay in a general election free of the deep political divisions seen elsewhere in South America
Polls open in Uruguay in a general election free of the deep political divisions seen elsewhere in South AmericaWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Political violence has marked the 2024 race – but risks rise after election day
Experts fear those convicted over January 6 attack may act violently again – but biggest threat comes from lone actors. A year punctuated by two assassination attempts, high levels of threats and ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Watch these 8 recent politics-free TV shows and specials on election day (and beyond)
As you wait for results to come in, we recommend staying distracted by watching these eight recent TV shows; they're sure to ease your election day anxiety.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 5 -
Worried about post-election political violence? You have more power than you think.
Despite concerns of political violence and distorted narratives on social media, Americans are committed to avoiding violence and solving problems together, according to experts.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election
Tens of thousands of activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the nation's capitalWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live
White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education, and says he won’t reconsider Matt Gaetz nomination – live
President-elect picks prominent donor and co-chair of transition team as education secretary; Trump won’t rethink Gaetz for attorney general despite mounting scrutiny. Trump nominates transition ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
After a stinging election defeat, the Democrats' next big race kicks off: From the Politics Desk
As Democrats dissect what went wrong in the election, the are beginning the process of choosing their next national party committee chair.Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Politics is distorting economic data
Partisanship continues to pollute results of influential surveys of consumer and business sentimentWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Why it is lonely in the political centre
Genuine commitment to the middle ground is much rarer than it seemsBusiness - Financial Times - October 26 -
Japan’s unfortunate political limbo
Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfiredWorld - Financial Times - October 30