Elections
Biden’s job approval rating hits lowest point of his presidency as most Americans think the U.S. headed in the wrong direction
U.S. President Joe Biden reacts at the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 11, 2022. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President Joe Biden’s job approval ratings keep falling in his second year in the White House, with just 40% of Americans approving of the job that he is doing, a new NBC News […]
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‘Risky but it’s a necessity’: Macron wants to push back France’s retirement age to 65
France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire speaks to journalists. Horacio Villalobos | Getty Images News | Getty Images Emmanuel Macron’s finance minister has admitted that trying to push back France’s retirement age is a “risk” for the president as he seeks reelection, but one that is necessary to reinforce and protect the French social system. […]
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Biden says he’d be ‘very fortunate’ to face Trump in 2024 presidential election
US President Joe Biden addresses media representatives during a press conference at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on March 24, 2022. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images President Joe Biden said Thursday that he would consider himself “very fortunate” if former President Donald Trump runs against him for a second time in the 2024 election […]
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Trump sues Hillary Clinton, DNC for more than $70 million over 2016 election, ‘spurious’ Russia collusion claims
Hillary Clinton speaks as Donald Trump looks on during the town hall presidential debate at Washington University on October 9, 2016, in St Louis. Rick Wilking-Pool | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump on Thursday sued Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee and others for allegedly conspiring to “weave a false narrative” during the 2016 […]
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The Philippines’ pivot toward China could change when Duterte steps down as president
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte in Manila, the Philippines on Nov. 20, 2018. Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images The Philippines has been warming up to China since President Rodrigo Duterte was elected in 2016. As Filipinos head to the polls on May 9 to elect a new […]
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Trump withdraws endorsement of Alabama Senate candidate Mo Brooks, who urged GOP to stop questioning 2020 election
Former U.S. President Donald Trump (R) welcomes candidate for U.S. Senate and U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) to the stage during a “Save America” rally at York Family Farms on August 21, 2021 in Cullman, Alabama. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images That’s “No Mo” endorsement for him. Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew his […]
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Henry Cuellar becomes latest Democrat to distance himself from Koch Industries over company’s Russia ties
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) speaks on southern border security and illegal immigration, during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on July 30, 2021 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar is no longer accepting campaign contributions from Koch Industries after the conglomerate decided to remain in Russia […]
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East Timor, Asia’s youngest nation, votes for president
Officials collect ballot boxes in Dili on March 18, 2022, on the eve of the country’s presidential elections. Valentino Dariel Sousa | AFP | Getty Images Polls opened in East Timor on Saturday, as Asia’s youngest nation held its fifth presidential elections since independence, with concerns over political stability and economic security at the forefront. […]
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Ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo considers running against Kathy Hochul despite opposition from his own party
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and former congresswoman Kathy Hochul, campaign together at the Hotel Trade Council during a reelection campaign event on September 8, 2014 in New York City. Andrew Burton | Getty Images Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is considering a run against his replacement and fellow Democrat, Gov. Kathy Hochul, as […]
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