Donovan’s Deep Dives: Jostling for power in 2026 elections has already begun, a look at North Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2024/07/02/2003820190

Guardian Essential poll: Labor’s policies appear unknown to voters as major parties neck and neck
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/18/guardian-essential-poll-labors-policies-appear-unknown-to-voters-as-major-parties-neck-and-neck

Trump shares poll showing Donalds leading Florida governor’s race: President Trump is touting a internal poll showing Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5149358-trump-endorses-donalds-florida-governor/

Canada as the 51st State? In Electoral Terms, Trump’s Idea Favors Democrats.: Bringing Canada into the United States, however farcical the prospect may seem ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/17/us/politics/canada-trump-51st-state.html

Democrats 2028 Primary Polls: What Early Data Shows: The election may be over three years away, but there's already a steady trickle of polls on potential ...
newsweek.com/democrats-2028-primary-polls-what-early-data-shows-2031820

Senate eyes possibility of vote-a-rama on budget resolution: The Senate this week may move ahead with its budget resolution to enact part of President Trump’s ...
trib.al/H7hz4LM

Reform UK seen as stronger and more trustworthy than Tories, Sky News poll suggests
news.sky.com/story/reform-uk-leads-the-conservative-party-on-a-number-of-key-indicators-sky-news-poll-finds-13311204

Dutton names crossbenchers who could help him clinch minority government as poll puts Coalition ahead of Labor
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/16/dutton-ponders-minority-government-deal-with-crossbenchers-as-coalition-outstrips-labor-in-latest-poll

Poll suggests majority of Australian voters expect fair and humane approach to refugees
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/17/poll-suggests-majority-of-australian-voters-expect-fair-and-humane-approach-to-refugees

Israel's diaspora minister tells American-Jewish leaders he'll vote against future hostage releases
haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-02-16/ty-article/.premium/israeli-minister-tells-american-jewish-leaders-hell-vote-against-future-hostage-releases/00000195-0f30-d0af-a197-cfb525000000

Letter: Upset about anti-LDS chants? Did you support and vote for an inveterate vulgarian?
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2025/02/16/letter-upset-about-anti-lds-chants/

Democrats play blame game with GOP on looming government shutdown: "It is up to [Republicans] to keep that government running," Sen. Amy Klobuchar said.
axios.com/2025/02/16/democrats-government-shutdown-republicans-doge

Scottish Labour heading for worst election result in history of devolution, poll finds
telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/16/scottish-labour-poll-worst-election-result-devolution/

The city of Duisburg in western Germany has come up with an unusual way to lure reluctant voters to the polling station — beer ... Show more
Amazon workers vote against unionizing a North Carolina warehouse: Workers voted against joining a grassroots union called Carolina Amazonians United for ...
npr.org/2025/02/15/nx-s1-5298055/amazon-union-vote-north-carolina-warehouse-workers

Motion rejected: Wildeshausen guild votes against girls at the children's shooting festival
nwzonline.de/oldenburg-kreis/wildeshauser-schuetzengilde-abstimmung-ueber-maedchen-beim-kinderschuetzenfest_a_4,1,4057201020.html

Amazon workers in North Carolina vote against joining union: Workers at an Amazon warehouse in North Carolina have rejected a proposal to unionize ...
apnews.com/article/amazon-workers-labor-union-election-e019ac4163c394ff68b3ecdf00705071

Trump Supporters Shared How He Could Lose Their Support, And There's One Issue That's Verrrrry Important To Them
huffpost.com/entry/trump-supporters-lose-support_n_67af70f2e4b014c4688dabb0

#DOGE , led by #ElonMusk , cancels $21 million funding aimed at increasing #voter turnout in India as part of #budget cuts to international aid ... Show more
Quick Glance: DOGE Cancels $21 Million for Voter Turnout in India
- The Elon Musk-led US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has cancelled a $21 million allocation aimed at enhancing voter turnout in India.
- This decision was announced on February 15, 2025, as part of a broader cancellation of various US taxpayer-funded projects.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party condemned the cancellation as external interference in India's electoral process, linking it to George Soros.
- BJP leader Amit Malviya expressed concerns over foreign influence on Indian institutions and its implications for national sovereignty.
Amazon North Carolina workers reject union, handing retailer win in labor fight: It was the second such vote Amazon faced in as many months, after a majority of ...
reuters.com/business/amazon-north-carolina-workers-reject-union-handing-retailer-win-labor-fight-2025-02-15/

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his newly found political buddy President William Ruto have now been sent back to the drawing board to redefine their ... Show more
Raila's loss at AUC and the expected domino effect - The Standard
Raila's loss at AUC and the expected domino effect - The Standard
Amazon union hopeful in North Carolina alleges interference in election count: An upstart union in North Carolina alleged Amazon interfered with the vote ...
reuters.com/world/us/amazon-union-hopeful-north-carolina-alleges-interference-election-count-2025-02-15/

JUST IN:
Round one of voting for AUC chairman position:
Raila Odinga of Kenya- 20
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti- 18
Richard Randriamandrato of ... Show more
NEW: Scottish Labour are set for the worst election result since devolution, according to a new poll 🥀
The Norstat poll shows that just 18% of voters intend ... Show more
McConnell, free from leadership constraints, bucks Trump and the evolving GOP: Sen. Mitch McConnell was a generational force for the Republican Party — using ...
cnn.com/2025/02/15/politics/mcconnell-trump-party/

Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump’s health chief after a close Senate vote
ctvnews.ca/world/article/robert-f-kennedy-jr-is-confirmed-as-trumps-secretary-after-a-close-senate-vote/

Quick Glance: Kennedy's Controversial Appointment as Health Secretary
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite significant opposition.
- The future of Medicare and Medicaid is uncertain as Republicans discuss potential cuts, while Kennedy has been vague about these programs.
- Kennedy, known for his anti-vaccine stance, has pledged not to interfere with existing vaccine policy, a promise met with skepticism from critics.
- His confirmation may lead to significant changes within health agencies and research funding in the U.S., raising concerns about potential budget cuts.
JUST IN:
Round 4 of voting for AUC chairman position:
Raila Odinga of Kenya- 21
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti- 25
Spoiled -1
Abstention-2#AUCElections
Victoria’s top cop ousted after no-confidence motion: Chief Commissioner Shane Patton will lose his job after a bruising no-confidence vote by rank and file ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/victoria-s-top-cop-ousted-after-no-confidence-motion-20250215-p5lcdg.html

Mitch McConnell cuts a lonely figure as US Senate approves RFK jnr nomination: Kentucky senator is sole voice of protest in Republican party, but blew his chance ...
irishtimes.com/world/us/2025/02/15/mitch-mcconnell-cuts-a-lonely-figure-as-us-senate-approves-rfk-jr-nomination/

AUC vote: Djibouti's Mahmoud Youssouf wins round three with 23 votes, followed by Raila Odinga with 20 votes while Madagascar's Randriamandrato got 5; one ... Show more
Quick Glance: Senate Confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary
- The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services with a vote of 52-48.
- Kennedy will oversee key health agencies with a trillion-dollar budget and face scrutiny over his past vaccine skepticism.
- Concerns were raised regarding his promotion of health misinformation and views on abortion during the confirmation process.
- Despite opposition from Democrats, several Republicans supported his nomination, leading to his confirmation.
President William Ruto congratulates new AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf and Deputy, Selma Haddadi; pledges Kenya's support despite its loss in the vote.
Moderate House Republican Vows 'No' Vote If Budget Guts Benefits: Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) recoiled at a budget that would take an ax to Medicaid and SNAP to ...
huffpost.com/entry/rob-bresnahan-house-budget_n_67af7c0fe4b0513a8d771861

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump's health secretary after a close Senate vote
richmond.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/robert-f-kennedy-jr-is-confirmed-as-trumps-health-secretary-after-a-close-senate-vote/article_80605aa5-d25f-5195-a927-ef5939c4a4cb.html

Donald Trump's Gen Z Popularity Plunges: A poll shows the president's net favorable rating among those aged 18-29 has fallen dramatically in the past three ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-gen-z-popularity-favorable-rating-yougov-2030595

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as Trump’s director of national intelligence after contentious hearing
semafor.com/article/02/12/2025/tulsi-gabbard-confirmed-as-trumps-director-of-national-intelligence

Quick Glance: Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Director of Intelligence
- The Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence with a 52-48 vote, marking a significant win for President Trump.
- Concerns arose from Republican senators regarding her positions on Ukraine, her past support for Edward Snowden, and meetings with Bashar al-Assad.
- Key Republican senators, including Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, ultimately supported her nomination despite initial skepticism.
- Gabbard's confirmation may signal a shift in U.S. surveillance policy due to her known opposition to the surveillance state.
AUC chairmanship vote, round 4: Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf leads with 25 votes against Raila Odinga’s 21; one vote spoiled, two countries abstain.
Texas Republican’s SAVE Act is drawing alarm. Here’s what to know: Opponents of the SAVE Act say the bill could prevent married women who changed their names ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/02/14/a-texas-republicans-save-act-is-drawing-alarm-what-is-it/

Voter rolls updated ahead of GE2025, open for public inspection from Feb 15 to 28
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ge2025-voter-rolls-updated-election-department-eld-4938191

Thune: McConnell will be with Republicans on ‘big stuff ahead of us’: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he expects former Senate GOP Leader Mitch ...
trib.al/v5tiukF

Senate Democrat: McConnell vote against Gabbard indicates ‘Trump cult’ can be ‘broken’
trib.al/m5WKXWL

Labor candidate John Lister increases lead in Werribee by-election vote counting: Labor candidate John Lister is on track to win the Werribee by-election ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-13/victoria-labor-to-win-werribee-by-election/104933490

Stars flee Kennedy Center groups after Trump seizes chair: President Trump’s election ascension to chair of The Kennedy Center on Wednesday led to multiple ...
trib.al/5IsMcZG

AUC vote: President Ruto, Raila Odinga, and several delegates arrive at AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ahead of the polls set to begin at 11am.
Liberal Party concedes Werribee by-election following extended vote count: Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin has conceded the Werribee by-election to Labor ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-14/victoria-labor-werribee-by-election-liberals-concede/104937340

Kash Patel Clears Senate Committee, Heads To Senate Floor For Confirmation Vote: Every Republican voted to advance Trump’s controversial nominee to lead the FBI ...
huffpost.com/entry/kash-patel-clears-senate-committee_n_67ae193fe4b0082a14429b36

Senate Republicans say they won’t support tax bill that doesn’t make Trump cuts permanent
trib.al/83IHGaF

Sen. Bill Cassidy sided with Trump on RFK Jr., but he still faces a tough primary race
nbcnews.com/politics/elections/sen-bill-cassidy-sided-trump-rfk-jr-still-faces-tough-primary-race-rcna191936

‘It’s pathetic’: Nicolle Wallace blasts Susan Collins for voting to confirm Tulsi Gabbard to DNI
Nicolle Wallace and panel react to Tulsi Gabbard’s ... Show more


US Senate advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. health nomination toward confirmation: The U.S. Senate on Wednesday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-advances-robert-f-kennedy-jr-health-nomination-toward-confirmation-2025-02-12/

RFK Jr. confirmed and sworn in as HHS secretary: The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human ...
cbsnews.com/news/senate-to-vote-on-rfk-jr-s-confirmation-for-health-human-services-secretary/

How each senator voted on the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nomination: The US Senate on Thursday voted to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the secretary of the ...
cnn.com/2025/02/13/politics/robert-kennedy-senate-vote-dg/

Saxony-Anhalt: AfD introduces Merz's five-point plan to the state parliament: The AfD in the state parliament of Saxony-Anhalt is putting the CDU under ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article255427448/Sachsen-Anhalt-AfD-bringt-Fuenf-Punkte-Plan-von-Merz-in-Landtag-ein.html

Massachusetts city Worcester votes to become 'transgender sanctuary city' in rebuke of Trump gender policies
nypost.com/2025/02/12/us-news/worcester-ma-votes-to-become-transgender-sanctuary-city/

You could have to prove citizenship to vote for president if the SAVE Act becomes law
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/02/12/what-is-the-save-act/78386676007/

Trump says new Kennedy Center board has elected him chairman: President Trump says he’s now the chairman of the Kennedy Center following a vote by its board ...
trib.al/cxswcRw

Live updates: RFK Jr confirmed to lead health department; Trump to announce reciprocal tariffs on trading partners
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-tariffs-executive-orders-rfk-musk-live-news-b2697837.html

SADC writes to 16 member states, urging support for Madagascar's Randriamandrato in the AUC chair vote on February 15; Kenya confident of Raila Odinga's ... Show more
RFK Jr. faces confirmation for Health and Human Services Cabinet post: The Senate will hold a final vote on whether to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2025/02/13/robert-kennedy-hhs-secretary-confirmation-vote/

Senate Republicans slow-walk Elise Stefanik's confirmation to be U.N. ambassador: The Senate is deliberately slow-walking Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-republicans-slow-walk-elise-stefanik-confirmation-un-ambassador-rcna192129

Clive Palmer loses High Court fight to re-register United Australia Party before federal election
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-12/act-clive-palmer-high-court-hearing/104908578

Live updates: RFK Jr.'s health secretary nomination clears key hurdle; Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as Trump's intel chief
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/live-blog/live-updates-tulsi-gabbard-senate-confirmation-vote-doge-hearing-rcna191762

Fact check: Trump’s false claim that California ‘just stopped’ counting its 2024 votes
cnn.com/2025/02/12/politics/california-2024-votes-trump-fact-check/

House GOP panel passes budget blueprint with $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and steep spending reductions
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-gop-panel-approves-budget-blueprint-steep-tax-spending-cuts-rcna192002

Quick Glance: GOP Budget Committee Approves Major Tax Cuts
- The Republican-controlled House Budget Committee voted 21-16 to advance a significant budget blueprint aimed at trillions in tax cuts and spending reductions.
- The plan includes up to $4.5 trillion in new deficits due to tax cuts and mandates $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, particularly targeting mandatory spending programs.
- Democrats strongly criticized the budget, claiming it would harm the middle class while providing substantial tax breaks to the wealthy.
- Moving forward, Republicans face the challenge of drafting comprehensive legislation to implement their tax and spending priorities while resolving internal party disagreements.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to serve as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence ... Show more
Without proper legal safeguards, MPs cannot vote for assisted dying: I was already concerned that approval from a High Court judge was not in itself enough of a ...
prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/a-good-death/69259/without-proper-legal-safeguards-mps-cannot-vote-for-assisted-dying

Ecuador’s president questions first-round election results in a claim ruled out by election observers
cnn.com/2025/02/12/americas/ecuador-election-irregular-latam-intl/

The SAVE Act Could Stop Millions of Women From Voting. Here’s What You Need to Know
glamour.com/story/save-act-could-stop-millions-women-voting

According to a new poll conducted by the organization Data for Progress between February 8 and 9, 64% of American voter respondents opposed Donald Trump’s ... Show more
Between Russia and Elon Musk, German Voters Face a ‘Dual Front’ of Disinformation
nytimes.com/2025/02/13/world/europe/russia-germany-elon-musk-disinformation.html

GOP hardliners threaten revolt over Johnson plan to implement Trump agenda: Speaker Mike Johnson’s budget plan is in trouble as multiple GOP hardliners seek ...
cnn.com/2025/02/12/politics/gop-hardliners-revolt-mike-johnson/

Russian-linked bots sow fear, distrust ahead of German vote, researchers find: Russian-linked online disinformation networks are spreading faked spy agency ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-linked-bots-sow-fear-distrust-ahead-german-vote-researchers-find-2025-02-12/

Michigan senator bashes RFK Jr., Trump's pick for nation's health chief: Michigan Sen. Gary Peters opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. serving as the top U.S ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/12/michigan-senator-gary-peters-bashes-rfk-jr-donald-trump-pick-for-top-health-official-hhs/78474552007/

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