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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.

What Japan’s Political Uncertainty Means for Its Market Rally

The long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority, raising questions about the policy stability that has lured investors.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Now a Supporter of Anti-Immigrant Politics, Musk Reportedly Worked in the U.S. Illegally

After appearing at a Trump rally featuring speakers drenched in racism and vulgarity, the billionaire entrepreneur faces a report he worked here without a proper visa in his early startup days.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Michelle Obama returns to political spotlight for final sprint of 2024 campaign

Michelle Obama, who has made clear her dislike of partisan politics, is putting her considerable star power behind Kamala Harris and against Donald Trump.

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

New details on China's alleged efforts to interfere in U.S. politics

The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald ...

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 date

World - ABC News - October 28

In U.K. Budget, Labour’s First Big Political Moment Offers Risk and Reward

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has stumbled since his party won a landslide victory, but the financial plan to be announced on Wednesday offers a possible relaunch.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Harris will offer an alternative to Trump-era politics in closing argument speech

Vice President Kamala Harris has eroded Donald Trump's polling lead since taking over the Democratic ticket from Biden, but the race remains a dead heat.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Two decades of unlimited money in politics has transformed US democracy

In a matter of years, we went from a presidential candidate raising in the tens of millions to more than hundreds of millions for an election.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

X Algorithm Feeds Users Political Content---Whether They Want It or Not

A WSJ experiment found that accounts supporting Trump and Harris dominate feeds of new X users who wanted cooking and crafts.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

When It Comes to Political Expression, Does the N.F.L. Have Double Standards?

If the league’s goal is to keep political expressions off its fields, then Nick Bosa should face some type of discipline, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

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. ...

McDonald's 2024 combo: Inflation, a health crisis and a side of politics

Life under the Golden Arches hasn’t been easy this year.

Latino political strategist responds to Puerto Rico jokes at Trump MSG rally

ABC News speaks with Latino Victory Fund chair Luis Miranda after a comedian at former President Trump's NYC rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."

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