Mayor of Taoyuan since 2022, Premier of Taiwan from 2016 to 2016
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Jostling for power in 2026 elections has already begun, a look at North Taiwan
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Why the ‘one-two punch’ of Liz and Dick Cheney backing Harris matters: Campaigns are chasing any movement at the margins.
politico.com/news/2024/09/09/liz-cheney-trump-kamala-harris-00178093
Quick Glance: Dick Cheney Backs Kamala Harris Over Donald Trump
- Former Vice President Dick Cheney announced his support for Kamala Harris in the upcoming US election, citing Donald Trump as untrustworthy.
- Cheney criticized Trump as a significant threat to democracy and urged citizens to prioritize the country over party affiliation.
- His daughter, Liz Cheney, confirmed this endorsement during an interview, garnering applause from the audience.
- The Cheney family's previous support for Trump has shifted due to concerns over his policies and the Capitol riot.
Harris campaign calls Trump marijuana post ‘blatant pandering’: Vice President Harris’s campaign called a social media post from former President Trump about ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4870447-harris-trump-florida-marijuana-legalization/
Quick Glance: Trump Endorses Marijuana Legalization in Florida
- Donald Trump announced his support for a ballot measure to legalize marijuana in Florida, opposing Governor Ron DeSantis.
- He emphasized the need to end unnecessary arrests and implement regulations for safe access to marijuana.
- Trump's stance aligns with his criminal justice reform efforts, while the Florida GOP strongly opposes the initiative.
- The ballot measure requires 60% voter approval and allows adults to possess and use marijuana for personal consumption.
Trump claims Zuckerberg said he couldn’t vote for Democrat in this election; Meta denies it
thehill.com/policy/technology/4869268-trump-zuckerberg-election-claim/
Harris v Trump debate: Five things to watch: The prime-time event, which is expected to draw tens of millions of viewers, will be the first time the two ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/harris-v-trump-debate-five-things-to-watch-20240910-p5k9cu.html
Mike Johnson’s shutdown strategy is crumbling: Several right-wing hardliners are opposed to the continuing resolution and Democrats are whipping hard against it.
axios.com/2024/09/09/mike-johnsons-shutdown-strategy-is-crumbling
Trump's rhetoric on elections turns ominous as voting nears in the presidential race
apnews.com/article/trump-voting-elections-prosecute-dangerous-rhetoric-2ed9908e82075705f4b00ecfc93fa3fa
It’s that time again. The last act of Congress funding the federal government expires on September 30. So, unless Congress passes new funding legislation by ... Show more
Republicans threaten a government shutdown unless Congress makes it harder to vote | Vox
Republicans threaten a government shutdown unless Congress makes it harder to vote | Vox
Trump’s campaign staffers are worried ‘angry Trump’ will show up to debate and self-sabotage
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-staffers-angry-trump-debate-b2609516.html
Quick Glance: Trump Emphasizes Familiar Grievances at Wisconsin Rally
- Donald Trump addressed a rally in Mosinee, Wisconsin, reiterating his familiar complaints about indictments and border policies.
- He announced plans for a 'Government Efficiency Commission' led by Elon Musk to assess federal government performance.
- While Trump focused on his campaign, Kamala Harris prepared for their upcoming debate in Pittsburgh, emphasizing national unity.
- Trump criticized the current administration for societal division and labeled its border policy as 'suicidal'.
Machinists union agrees tentative contract deal with Boeing: The Machinists union agreed a tentative contract with Boeing. Members will vote on it Thursday ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing Shares Surge Following Tentative Labor Agreement
- Boeing shares rose 3% in premarket trading after reaching a tentative deal with a union in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
- The proposed four-year contract includes a 25% wage increase and ensures the next commercial plane will be built in the Seattle area.
- The IAM union, representing 32,000 workers, called the contract the best ever negotiated and recommends acceptance of the proposal.
- This deal marks the first full contract negotiation in 16 years, potentially helping Boeing regain investor and customer confidence.
Naturalized citizens fired up to vote this year: Poll: Naturalized citizens are likely to vote at much higher rates than U.S.-born voters ...
thehill.com/latino/4869779-naturalized-citizens-vote-november-trump-harris/
Advocacy group launches get-out-the-vote campaign centered on people with medical debt
trib.al/s7Bkc68
Former President Donald Trump said he plans to vote yes on a ballot measure in Florida to legalize marijuana, his clearest stance so far on the issue ... Show more
Trump says he will vote yes on Florida ballot measure to legalize marijuana
Trump says he will vote yes on Florida ballot measure to legalize marijuana
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what to expect from the Trump-Harris debate: NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/tamara-keith-and-amy-walter-on-what-to-expect-from-the-trump-harris-debate
Cheney says Trump is an 'unrecoverable catastrophe' in call for GOP to vote for Harris
abcnews.go.com/Politics/cheney-trump-unrecoverable-catastrophe-call-gop-vote-harris/story
Quick Glance: Cheney Urges GOP to Support Harris Against Trump
- Liz Cheney labeled Donald Trump as an 'unrecoverable catastrophe' while urging Republicans to vote against him.
- She criticized Trump's willingness to resort to violence to maintain power.
- Cheney emphasized the importance of voting for Vice President Harris instead of writing in another candidate.
- This statement was made during an interview on 'This Week'.
More Black Americans are certain to vote for Harris, Post-Ipsos poll finds: A Post-Ipsos poll finds that the commitment of Black Americans to vote this fall has ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/09/harris-trump-biden-black-americans/
Kamala Harris could win the popular vote by millions — but still be caught short in the states that count
abc.net.au/news/2024-09-09/us-electoral-college-election-system-and-kamala-harris-democrats/104314562
The Year of Elections Has Been Good for Democracy: But the Biggest Test Will Come in America
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/year-elections-has-been-good-democracy-francis-fukuyama
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Congress returns from recess as shutdown clock ticks: Lawmakers are returning to Washington on Monday for a three-week sprint that will be headlined by the fight ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4868946-congress-returns-from-recess-as-shutdown-clock-ticks/
My elderly patients tell me everything I need to know about winter fuel: NHS consultant Dr LJ Smith writes about Tuesday's vote on removing the winter fuel ...
metro.co.uk/2024/09/09/elderly-patients-tell-everything-need-know-winter-fuel-21572543/
Mudavadi takes Raila’s AUC vote chase to Namibia: Kenya’s launches lobbying trip for Mr Odinga’s candidature for AUC job in Southern Africa.
nation.africa/kenya/news/mudavadi-takes-raila-s-auc-vote-chase-to-namibia--4754410
Algeria declares President Tebboune election winner with 95% of vote: Tebboune, backed by the military, was facing only nominal opposition from Hassani Cherif.
nation.africa/africa/news/algeria-declares-president-tebboune-election-winner-with-95-of-vote-4754586
Treaty Principles Bill: 440 Christian leaders sign open letter asking MPs to vote no
rnz.co.nz/news/political/527412/treaty-principles-bill-440-christian-leaders-sign-open-letter-asking-mps-to-vote-no
Trump and Harris battle for Black voters in Georgia: Black voters comprise a third of the state's population, the biggest proportion in any of the seven ...
reuters.com/world/us/trump-harris-battle-black-voters-must-win-georgia-2024-09-08/
Rep. Goldman slams Republicans for ‘fear mongering’ about election fraud: Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) on Sunday knocked Republicans for what he called ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4868209-dan-goldman-republicans-election-fraud/
Pennsylvania is key swing state as Harris and Trump prep for debate: When Donald Trump and Kamala Harris meet onstage in Philadelphia, they’ll both know there’s ...
apnews.com/article/pennsylvania-presidential-election-trump-harris-debate-2dcb86551271b79d63551739b1a5fd18
100,000+ People Across France March to Decry Macron's 'Denial of Democracy': "Expressing one's vote will be useless as long as Macron is in power ...
commondreams.org/news/france-protests-2669146782
Opinion | How Felony Convictions Keep People From Voting in Tennessee: The state’s process for restoring voting rights is a master class in undermining democracy ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/09/opinion/tennessee-voter-felony-convictions.html
Government shutdown looms as Congress faces funding fight: Congress is staring down a time crunch to avert a shutdown, with both parties digging in their heels ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4868263-government-funding-shutdown-congress/
68% of Jewish voters favor Harris, 25% plan to vote for Trump, according to new poll
timesofisrael.com/68-of-jewish-voters-favor-harris-25-plan-to-vote-for-trump-according-to-new-poll/
Anna Wintour kicks off Fashion Week with Jill Biden: Jill Biden headlined Vogue’s “Fashion for Our Future” event, but Anna Wintour insisted it was nonpartisan.
washingtonpost.com/style/2024/09/07/new-york-fashion-week-wintour-jill-biden-nyfw/
Venezuelan opposition candidate González flees country for political asylum in Spain
pbs.org/newshour/world/venezuelan-opposition-candidate-gonzalez-flees-country-for-political-asylum-in-spain
Quick Glance: González Exiles to Spain After Asylum Grant
- Former opposition candidate Edmundo González has fled Venezuela and received asylum in Spain.
- His departure came after a warrant for his arrest was issued by the Venezuelan government.
- The Spanish government stated that the decision to leave was González's own and confirmed his political asylum.
- González is viewed as the legitimate winner of the presidential election, which most Western governments have not recognized.
During NYFW, Jill Biden, Anna Wintour and More March for Voting Awareness: Jill Biden, Anna Wintour and top American designers participated in a voting awareness ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/06/style/nyfw-voting-anna-wintour-jill-biden.html
Electoral commission in Algeria: President Tebboune is the clear winner: According to the preliminary results, Abdelmadjid Tebboune has clearly won the ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/algerien-wahl-praesident-tebboune-ergebnis-100.html
Quick Glance: Tebboune's Reelection Anticipated in Algerian Election
- Algerians voted to decide President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's future, with a strong likelihood of his reelection.
- The election saw a voter turnout of 48%, up from 40% in the last presidential election.
- Many Algerians express doubt about the elections' potential for real change, despite calls for participation.
- Only two candidates were approved from a larger pool, leading critics to label the election a mere confirmation of the existing regime.
🇫🇷 Two months after snap #parliamentary elections that threw #France into political turmoil, tens of thousands of left-wing #protesters rallied in central #Paris on Saturday in ... Show more
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Error 404 - Page not found - France 24
House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new voters
apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-house-republicans-voter-registration-citizenship-6c97f372a7d27c40deea15a948178794
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Fox News Digital asked Amazon’s Alexa why one should vote for Vice President Harris versus former President Trump and vice versa — the ... Show more
Heritage Foundation Spreads Deceptive Videos About Noncitizen Voters: The right-wing think tank has been pushing misinformation about voting into social media ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/07/us/politics/heritage-foundation-2024-campaign-immigration.html
‘Hillbilly Elegy’ director: ‘There’s no version of me voting for Donald Trump’: The director of the 2020 movie based on Ohio Sen. JD Vance’s (R) book ...
trib.al/rN3Vc5t
Harris sweeps in anti-Trump Republican votes: Vice President Harris’s campaign is seeking to highlight support from prominent anti-Trump Republicans ahead of ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4866690-kamala-harris-campaign-anti-donald-trump-republicans/
Quick Glance: Cheney Backs Harris: Pressure on GOP Voters
- Liz Cheney's endorsement of Kamala Harris tests the appeal to disgruntled Republican voters.
- Harris also has the backing of Adam Kinzinger and numerous local Republican officials to attract disenchanted voters.
- Cheney emphasized the necessity for Republicans to oppose Trump to protect democratic values.
- It remains uncertain how many voters will be swayed by the endorsements of Cheney and Kinzinger.
Starmer 'determined' to make 'tough decisions' ahead of winter fuel payment vote
news.sky.com/story/starmer-determined-to-make-tough-decisions-ahead-of-winter-fuel-payment-vote-13211235
Elton John: "America is in a very volatile position...I just want people to vote for things that are just. Things that are important to people: the right ... Show more
'Elton John: Never Too Late: The Doc the Original King of Pop Deserves
'Elton John: Never Too Late: The Doc the Original King of Pop Deserves
Maher, GOP guest get into tense exchange over Jan. 6, Trump: Comedian Bill Maher and his GOP guest, the National Review’s editor-in-chief Rich Lowry ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4867613-bill-maher-rich-lowry-donald-trump-jan-6-capitol-attack/
France sees thousands protest over new centre-right PM Barnier: Left-wing parties called for protests after Michel Barnier was appointed as prime minister on ...
bbc.com/news/articles/clywrqr92dpo
Quick Glance: Protests Erupt Over Michel Barnier's PM Appointment
- Protests occurred in Nantes against Michel Barnier's appointment as prime minister by President Macron.
- The left-wing opposition is upset over the rejection of their candidate Lucie Castets and is calling for nationwide mobilizations.
- Barnier indicated his willingness to include ministers from various political backgrounds, including the left.
- Without support from National Rally, Barnier may struggle to secure a parliamentary majority.
Every time Trump denies he sexually assaulted E. Jean Carroll, he runs the risk she'll sue again
pbs.org/newshour/politics/every-time-trump-denies-he-sexually-assaulted-e-jean-carroll-he-runs-the-risk-shell-sue-again
Quick Glance: Trump Fights Verdict in Carroll's Abuse Case
- Donald Trump observed as his attorney sought to overturn a verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation in a federal appeals court.
- Trump's lawyers argued that improper evidence influenced the jury during the civil trial.
- E. Jean Carroll claimed that Trump sexually assaulted her in 1996 and defamed her, resulting in a $5 million award.
- Trump has vehemently denied the accusations, while Carroll stated that Trump's public remarks significantly harmed her life.
Heritage Foundation Spreads Deceptive Videos About Noncitizen Voters: The right-wing think tank has been pushing misinformation about voting into social media ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/07/us/politics/heritage-foundation-2024-campaign-immigration.html
Hush money trial: Donald Trump will only receive sentence after the US election: Success for Donald Trump: The sentence against him in the trial for hush money ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/trump-schweigegeld-prozess-strafe-nach-wahl-100.html
Libertarian presidential candidate slams ‘evils’ of two-party system: The Libertarian Party’s presidential candidate Chase Oliver slammed the “evils” of the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4865059-libertarian-presidential-candidate-slams-evils-of-two-party-system/
Polls close in Algeria’s presidential contest as Tebboune eyes re-election: The president is expected to win five more years in the vote with no surprises ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/7/polls-close-in-algerias-presidential-contest-as-tebboune-eyes-re-election
Liz Cheney says she's voting for Kamala Harris for president: "Because of the danger that Donald Trump poses, not only am I not voting for Donald Trump ...
axios.com/2024/09/04/liz-cheney-kamala-harris-2024-democrats
Quick Glance: Liz Cheney Backs Kamala Harris Against Trump
- Former Republican Representative Liz Cheney announced her intention to vote for Kamala Harris in November.
- Cheney cited the threat Donald Trump poses to democracy as her reason for the decision.
- Her unexpected endorsement received enthusiastic support from attendees during an event in North Carolina.
- This backing for Harris may encourage other conservative voters to also oppose Trump.
Voting under way in Algeria’s presidential election: No major changes expected with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expected to win despite concerns about low ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/7/algeria-votes-in-presidential-election
Quick Glance: Algeria's Presidential Election: Tebboune Poised for Victory
- President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is expected to secure an easy win.
- Polling stations opened at 8 AM, with extended voting hours until 8 PM.
- Tebboune's main challenge is to increase turnout, which was below 40% in 2019.
- His two challengers promise greater freedoms, but the election conditions remain severely restricted.
Texas AG files suit against Travis County over voter registration policies: AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) filed a lawsuit Friday against ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4866099-paxton-sues-travis-county/
Start of voting in North Carolina to be further delayed due to RFK Jr. ballot challenge
cnn.com/2024/09/06/politics/north-carolina-voting-robert-f-kennedy/
Is there a ’60-day rule’ in the US elections? What to know in 500 words: Trump falsely claims the Justice Department is hamstrung in the lead-up to vote as he ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/6/is-there-a-60-day-rule-in-the-us-elections-what-to-know-in-500-words
North Carolina elections agency appeals to keep RFK Jr. on ballot: RFK Jr.'s name on the ballot could help sway the presidential race in the swing state.
axios.com/2024/09/06/north-carolina-rfk-jr-elections-board
Quick Glance: Court Orders Removal of RFK Jr. from Ballots
- The North Carolina Court of Appeals has mandated the removal of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name from absentee ballots, disrupting the state's voting process.
- Kennedy suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump, prompting his request for removal from the ballot.
- The elections board previously denied this request, citing the printing of over 1.7 million ballots.
- Kennedy's legal team contended that failing to remove his name would confuse voters and infringe on his constitutional rights.
Höcke is possible in the third round of voting in Thuringia, warns Wolfgang Bosbach. And reminds us that a relative majority is enough in the vote ... Show more
The 2024 voting landscape is a recipe for confusion: High turnout and new voting rules could cause problems at the polls in November.
abcnews.go.com/538/2024-voting-landscape-recipe-confusion/story
ISS recommends Squarespace investors vote against proposed Permira transaction: Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services on Friday recommended ...
reuters.com/business/iss-recommends-squarespace-investors-vote-against-proposed-permira-transaction-2024-09-06/
House GOP unveils stopgap plan to avert government shutdown: House Republicans on Friday unveiled their highly anticipated plan to avert a government shutdown ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4866780-government-funding-continuing-resolution-gop/
Liz Cheney says she is voting for Harris for president: Republican former Rep. Liz Cheney is voting for Vice President Kamala Harris, she said during remarks at ...
cnn.com/2024/09/04/politics/liz-cheney-voting-kamala-harris/
Quick Glance: Liz Cheney Backs Kamala Harris for President
- Liz Cheney, a former member of Congress, has declared her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency.
- Cheney stressed the importance of voting for Harris as a means to prevent Donald Trump from winning.
- The Harris campaign welcomed Cheney's endorsement as a reflection of patriotic principles.
- Cheney, who has openly criticized Trump, was defeated in 2022 by a Trump-backed challenger.
In its presidential elections, Algeria prepares for ‘business as usual’: Analysts predict little change from a vote likely to confirm the incumbent.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/7/in-its-presidential-elections-algeria-prepares-for-business-as-usual
The Complete List Of Past GOP Presidential Ticket Members Who Say They're Voting For Trump
huffpost.com/entry/gop-presidential-ticket-members-donald-trump_n_66db6135e4b01c1d24fc2160
Jimmy McCain, son of John McCain, registers as a Democrat and backs Harris: One of John McCain's four children has registered as a Democrat and will vote for ...
apnews.com/article/jimmy-mccain-endorse-kamala-harris-vance-31556735c27e032f19799af14ab0b9d2
Quick Glance: Jimmy McCain Endorses Kamala Harris as a Democrat
- Jimmy McCain, son of the late Senator John McCain, has registered as a Democrat and is backing Vice President Kamala Harris.
- His decision to leave the Republican Party came during a nine-month overseas deployment and reflects his discontent with Trump's influence over the GOP.
- McCain criticized Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery, emphasizing that those buried there do not have political opinions.
- Jimmy McCain's endorsement illustrates the Democrats’ efforts to connect with traditional conservatives disillusioned by Trump’s agenda.
Far North District councillors vote unanimously to retain their Māori ward following impassioned meeting
rnz.co.nz/news/political/527257/far-north-district-councillors-vote-unanimously-to-retain-their-maori-ward-following-impassioned-meeting
WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks at Economic Club of New York luncheon: Trump's appearance as he prepares to debate Vice President Kamala Harris for the ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-trump-delivers-remarks-at-economic-club-of-new-york-luncheon
How to take politics out of immigration policy: The Biden administration is offering protection from deportation and an opportunity to become citizens to ...
thehill.com/opinion/4865038-biden-administration-parole-place/
Trump tops Harris among veterans: Poll: Former President Trump is leading Vice President Harris among veterans, active service members and their families ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4861836-trump-tops-harris-among-veterans-poll/
Will the German Center Hold? | by Helmut K. Anheier - Project Syndicate: Helmut K. Anheier considers what is driving support for extremist parties in the ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/thuringia-saxony-elections-afd-sahra-wangenknecht-will-german-center-hold-by-helmut-k-anheier-2024-09
Boebert defends vote against veterans’ health benefits, saying she didn’t want to spend ‘$600 billion forever’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4864310-boebert-pact-act-vote/
Liz Cheney announced she will vote for Kamala Harris, warning of the “danger” Donald Trump poses to the country.
OPINION | Can Kamala Harris win back the Arab American vote?: Biden has chosen to ignore the Arab American uncommitted vote in Michigan. But Kamala Harris has an ...
trib.al/qnxFv3G
JD Vance's genius solution to high daycare costs: Granny should babysit more: JD Vance says he has the solution to America's crushing child care costs: Grandma ...
azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2024/09/05/jd-vance-childcare-arizona-visit/75088786007/
RJC anticipates Trump pocketing 50% of Jewish votes in battleground states, above 30% nationwide
jpost.com/american-politics/article-818932
Why Canadian politics just got more unpredictable: Justin Trudeau's Liberals lost the backing of a key parliamentary ally, meaning an early election is more ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3vpp1z91o
Quick Glance: Trudeau Faces Setback as NDP Withdraws Support
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced a setback when the New Democratic Party (NDP) withdrew its support for his minority government.
- Trudeau is seeking to form new alliances while ruling out early elections amid rising pressure from opposition parties.
- The NDP plans to decide on a case-by-case basis whether to support the Liberals, responding to voter frustration over high living costs.
- A crucial moment for Trudeau's government will be the upcoming budget update, which could trigger new elections if rejected.
Latino evangelicals are a growing voter bloc as parties vie for their support ahead of the 2024 election
nbcnews.com/news/latino/evangelical-latino-voters-2024-election-harris-trump-rcna169911
House GOP leaders weigh options as Trump pushes for a government shutdown fight: Donald Trump is pressuring Republicans to shut down the government at the end of ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/trump-government-shutdown-2024-election-citizenship-voting-bill-gop-rcna169349
Asian Americans have largest voter registration increase, new analysis shows: A new analysis found Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders have ...
nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/voter-registration-asian-americans-election-2024-rcna169370
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