Elections
Harris will offer an alternative to Trump-era politics in closing argument speech
Vice President Kamala Harris will make her closing argument to voters Tuesday evening at a Washington rally that is expected to draw as many as 20,000 supporters to the National Mall. Harris will speak on the Ellipse lawn, framed by a view of the White House, where she hopes to live next. The Ellipse is […]
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Japan’s political instability could cloud economic policy, herald ‘revolving door’ of prime ministers
Amember of staff hands flyers with picture of Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba before his election campaign speech in Tokyo on October 26, 2024. Yuichi Yamazaki | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s government will be in a weaker position to deal with challenges facing the country, after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party failed to secure […]
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Washington Post loses a reported 200K digital subscriptions, 3 editorial board members over endorsement veto
The Washington Post Building at One Franklin Square Building on June 5, 2024 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images The Washington Post reportedly has lost more than 200,000 digital subscriptions, and three members of its editorial board have stepped down on the heels of its decision not to endorse a candidate in the […]
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Harris hones in on manufacturing plan in Michigan as Trump leads on economy
Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a campaign event at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, October 26, 2024. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Vice President Kamala Harris is planning to put manufacturing at the center of her closing message against former President Donald Trump in the battleground state of Michigan on Monday. […]
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Harris dismisses Tony Hinchcliffe ‘nonsense’ about Puerto Rico at Trump MSG rally
Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the media before boarding Air Force Two to depart for Michigan, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S. October 28, 2024. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday dismissed the “nonsense” spouted at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in New York City a day […]
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Trump Media shares surge up to 20% after Trump rally in New York City
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump holds a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York on Oct. 27, 2024. The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company rocketed up more than 20% Monday, on the heels of the Republican presidential nominee’s campaign rally […]
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Robinhood jumps into election trading, giving users chance to buy Harris or Trump contracts
Upstart broker Robinhood is jumping into the prediction betting game, announcing Monday users can begin trading the 2024 presidential election that is eight days away. Users can trade a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump contract starting Monday, said the company, as long as they meet certain criteria that include being a U.S. citizen. The trading […]
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Japan’s central bank to remain undeterred on rate hikes despite LDP’s electoral shock, analysts say
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda responds to questions during a Governors talk on Japanese inflation and monetary policy at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group 2024 Fall Meeting in Washington, U.S., October 23, 2024. Kaylee Greenlee Beal | Reuters Japan’s longtime ruling Liberal Democratic Party may have suffered an election […]
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Mark Cuban says he has ‘no interest’ in a White House cabinet position as he campaigns for Harris
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban speaks at a campaign event for US Vice President Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at University Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on October 17, 2024. Craig Lassig | Afp | Getty Images Billionaire investor Mark Cuban said Sunday that he is not eyeing a White House cabinet role even as he […]
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Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party to lose parliamentary majority in snap election, exit polls show
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (top C) delivers an election campaign speech in support of the Liberal Democratic Party candidate in Chiba on October 19, 2024. Yuichi Yamazaki | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party is set to lose its parliamentary majority, with analysis and exit polls by local news suggesting it could […]
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