process by which a population chooses the holder of a public office
Musk tells Germans to get over ‘past guilt’ in speech to far-right AfD rally
politico.com/news/2025/01/25/musk-german-afd-rally-weidel-00200620
Quick Glance: Musk Supports Germany's AfD Party in Surprise Rally
- Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at an AfD rally, calling the party Germany's "best hope."
- He urged supporters to take pride in German culture and criticized the EU's bureaucracy.
- Musk stated that children should not bear guilt for their ancestors' sins and expressed hope for AfD candidate Alice Weidel's success.
- The AfD trails behind the CDU and CSU in polls, while Musk defended the party against accusations of extremism.
Albanese says voting for him would give you something that Dutton can’t: The last time a prime minister was returned to office after serving a full term was 2004 ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/don-t-vote-me-off-the-island-pm-says-australia-has-suffered-from-two-decades-of-leadership-spills-20250126-p5l79h.html
Germany: Thousands protest against the rise of far right ahead of election: Tens of thousands of Germans have protested in Berlin and other cities against the ...
apnews.com/article/germany-afd-protests-farright-elections-b318328d080b026424137653513e37ac
Belarus presidential election: Who’s taking on Lukashenko, does it matter?: President Alexander Lukashenko will be running to secure a seventh term ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/26/belarus-presidential-election-whos-taking-on-lukashenko-does-it-matter
Maher blames Democrats for Trump’s popularity: He’s ‘cool now’: Comedian Bill Maher said Democrats are at fault for President Trump’s “cool” status following his ...
thehill.com/homenews/5106970-maher-blames-democrats-for-trumps-popularity-hes-cool-now/
"Defend yourselves!" - | Tens of thousands demonstrate in Berlin and Cologne against the shift to the right
focus.de/politik/deutschland/massenprotest-vor-der-bundestagswahl-wehrt-euch-zehntausende-demonstrieren-in-berlin-und-koeln-gegen-rechtsruck_id_260666585.html
Russia's Putin trying to 'manipulate' Trump, says Ukraine: Donald Trump claims to have a good relationship with Vladimir Putin, but Ukraine believes the Russian ...
dw.com/en/russias-putin-trying-to-manipulate-trump-says-ukraine/a-71404340
Quick Glance: Putin: Meeting with Trump for Constructive Dialogue
- Putin emphasized the need for a calm discussion between the U.S. and Russia on current issues.
- He praised Trump as 'clever and pragmatic' and agreed with his view that the Ukraine conflict could have been avoided under his presidency.
- Putin expressed openness to talks but pointed to challenges arising from Ukraine's refusal to negotiate.
- He highlighted that sanctions against Russia have harmed both American and Russian interests.
Donald Trump says Keir Starmer doing 'very good job': The US president tells BBC he will be speaking to the prime minister in the next 24 hours.
bbc.com/news/articles/cqjvyyn7k99o
Belarus strongman set to win a 7th term in an election the opposition calls a farce
apnews.com/article/belarus-lukashenko-election-crackdown-opposition-putin-ae937352a1340ad5ca02ab55744487e0
Quick Glance: Belarus Elections: Lukashenko's Grip Tightens
- The upcoming elections in Belarus are set to extend Lukashenko's 30-year rule, with many political opponents jailed or exiled.
- To prevent protests, the election date was moved to January, and over 250 political prisoners were pardoned amidst ongoing repression.
- Lukashenko faces only token challengers, as significant opposition figures remain imprisoned, contributing to an atmosphere of fear.
- His alliance with Russia, including hosting nuclear weapons, heightens regional geopolitical tensions.
President Trump’s 1st week back includes bold moves and false claims: He's given misleading information about FEMA, the California wildfires ...
pennlive.com/politics/2025/01/president-trumps-1st-week-back-includes-bold-moves-and-false-claims.html
The Left and its election manifesto for the 2025 federal election: The Left says it developed its election manifesto through door-to-door discussions - | and is ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/bundestagswahl-2025-die-linke-wahlprogramm-ziele-100.html
Trump's canceling of 50 security clearances is unprecedented and partisan, experts say
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trumps-canceling-scores-security-clearances-unprecedented-rcna189245
US Senate confirms Hegseth as Secretary of Defense: In the end, it was Vice President Vance who decided the election: Trump's most controversial candidate ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/hegseth-us-senat-100.html
Anti-AfD demonstration in Cologne: Huge rush! Suddenly a famous face appears: Thousands of people took a stand against the right at an anti-AfD demonstration on ...
derwesten.de/region/afd-koeln-demo-lauterbach-id301339535.html
Quick Glance: Tens of Thousands Protest Against AfD and Merz
- Protests against right-wing politics took place in several German cities, with around 40,000 participants in Cologne and over 30,000 in Berlin.
- Demonstrators opposed not only the AfD but also CDU leader Friedrich Merz, who is considering collaboration with the far-right party on migration policy.
- Under the motto '#5vor12. Loud for Democracy', the protests called for maintaining the democratic parties' barrier against the AfD, urging Merz not to seek a majority with them.
- The protests were largely peaceful, and activists aim to revive the regular demonstrations against right-wing extremism from the previous year.
Joe Rogan, who endorsed Trump and went to the inauguration, denies he's a Republican
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/joe-rogan-party-trump-republican-b2686051.html
Quick Glance: Denmark in Turmoil After Trump's Greenland Threat
- Trump reportedly threatened to seize Greenland during a phone call with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, alarming the Danish government.
- The call was described as aggressive and confrontational, highlighting the seriousness of Trump's intentions.
- Danish officials expressed that the government is now in crisis mode, with citizens feeling anxious.
- Trump's interest in Greenland may relate to its geopolitical significance and the presence of a US military base.
"Sea of lights" against "shift to the right" - | 100,000 demonstrators in front of the Brandenburg Gate Demo in Berlin: "Sea of lights" against "shift to the right" - | 100,000 demonstrators in front of the Brandenburg Gate - | Video - | WELT
Crying ‘fascism’ didn’t work before, and it won’t work now: ‘Could we get a precise definition of fascism before all this kicks off today?’ So asked Merryn ...
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California Independence Could Be on 2028 Ballot: California independence campaigners say President Donald Trump's second election victory strengthened their ...
newsweek.com/california-independence-could-2028-ballot-2020785
Target latest company to roll back DEI programs: Target has announced it is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/5105514-target-dei-programs-trump/
Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote: The vote came amid concerns about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations ...
stltoday.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/senate-vance-politics-pentagon-military/article_0f75ace7-73db-5343-b074-ba6a7f56e151.html
Trump's 'no tax on tips' promise: 9News Latest Stories Season 2025, Short Video
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The new DNC chair needs to act more like Donald Trump : We need a DNC chair who recognizes this reality and is willing to learn from Trump’s playbook ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5103438-democrats-average-american-disconnect/
"Children saw everything": He helped to catch the attacker in Aschaffenburg: The Aschaffenburg attack is above all a testament to the civil courage of people ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Er-half-den-Angreifer-von-Aschaffenburg-zu-stellen-article25515284.html
A Republican congressman wants Trump to get a third term. That should worry us. | Opinion
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/01/25/trump-third-term-constitutional-amendment-ogles-republicans/77921293007/
Federal President: Steinmeier calls for Corona to be dealt with - | "We have to be accountable to ourselves"
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article255240426/Bundespraesident-Steinmeier-dringt-auf-Corona-Aufarbeitung-Muessen-uns-selbst-gegenueber-Rechenschaft-ablegen.html
Government plans another deportation flight to Afghanistan before the election: At the end of August, Germany deported people to Afghanistan for the first time ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/abschiebeflug-afghanistan-108.html
Federal election: Friedrich Merz makes the urgently needed turnaround: The firewall will not fall if the Union submits proposals that the AfD also likes ...
welt.de/debatte/article255243710/Bundestagswahl-Friedrich-Merz-vollzieht-die-dringend-noetige-Wende.html
Albanese accuses Dutton of ‘not having the guts’ to face media in first major election year speech
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/24/albanese-accuses-dutton-of-not-having-the-guts-to-face-media-in-first-major-election-year-speech
Kemp says anyone who harms law enforcement ‘should be held fully accountable’ for actions
cnn.com/2025/01/24/politics/kemp-harm-to-law-enforcement-accountable/
Peter Dutton appoints Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to Musk-style government efficiency role in new frontbench
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/25/peter-dutton-reveals-new-coalition-frontbench-before-2025-federal-election
State parliament vice-president election: Concentration camp survivors against state parliamentary office for controversial AfD man
mz.de/panorama/kz-uberlebende-gegen-landtagsamt-fur-umstrittenen-afd-mann-3987742
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles on Ont. election call: 'I say bring it on'
ctvnews.ca/toronto/video/2025/01/24/ontario-ndp-leader-marit-stiles-on-ont-election-call-i-say-bring-it-on/
Study: Election manifestos rather incomprehensible: "Only those who are understood can convince," says a current study on federal election manifestos - | but ...
tagesschau.de/inland/bundestagswahl/wahlprogramme-verstaendlichkeit-100.html
Belarus election: 'There is no alternative to Alexander Lukashenko': Even "rival" candidates support the current leader staying in power, Steve Rosenberg finds ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cp9x0mjzl4mo
Massive uncertainty among US scientists due to Trump decrees: Shortly after Trump took office, US researchers are facing restrictions: Research funds and ...
sueddeutsche.de/wissen/us-wissenschaft-trump-dekrete-li.3188762
Paid articlePaywallProposed ‘election convoy’ protest in Ottawa appears to be cancelled after police warn of zero tolerance for ‘slow roll’
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Pointing the finger at others: Unworthy speech bubbles from a failed chancellor: Olaf Scholz's inconsequential announcements have not only led to a loss of ...
n-tv.de/politik/politik_kommentare/Unwuerdige-Sprechblasen-eines-gescheiterten-Kanzlers-article25514359.html
In Germany, 10 million people excluded from upcoming vote: Germany's federal election campaign is in full swing, but millions of non-German citizens who ...
dw.com/en/in-germany-10-million-people-excluded-from-upcoming-vote/a-71399830
Doug Ford is acting admirably as Captain Canada. He shouldn’t ruin it by calling an early election
thestar.com/opinion/contributors/doug-ford-is-acting-admirably-as-captain-canada-he-shouldnt-ruin-it-by-calling-an/article_dd3e138e-d83c-11ef-a201-178af34c60ac.html
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Musalia Mudavadi: Ruto will win 2027 elections because he has teamed up with Raila
Blind Partisanship Does Not Actually Help Trump: The president is surrounding himself with people who may be television-ready but are not prepared to lead the ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/01/trumps-fox-news-cabinet/681472/
Pence-aligned group’s president: Republicans won’t fall in line behind Trump forever
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Federal election: This is the coalition that the economy wants: The federal election is on February 23. Exclusive survey results now show which political ...
welt.de/wirtschaft/article255237862/Bundestagswahl-Diese-Koalition-wuenscht-sich-die-Wirtschaft.html
CP24 Jan 24
Doug Ford confirms early Ontario election will be called next Wednesday: Premier Doug Ford will be speaking at a news conference this morning alongside the ...
cp24.com/news/2025/01/24/premier-doug-ford-confirms-early-election-will-be-called-next-wednesday/
The New Republic Jan 24
At the End of Week One, Every Dark Prediction Is Already Coming True: Trump 2.0 is following the “Nike rule”: Just do it, and dare the courts to come after them ...
newrepublic.com/post/190652/trump-orders-pardons-dark-predictions-coming-true
'The only job he wants to protect is his own': Crombie slams Ford calling an early election
ctvnews.ca/video/2025/01/24/the-only-job-he-wants-to-protect-is-his-own-crombie-slams-ford-calling-an-early-election/
New "Calexit" bid for California secession approved for signature gathering in effort to put measure on ballot
cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/california-secede-2028-ballot-measure-allowed-to-get-signatures/
JD Vance arrives in Senate to break nail-biter Pete Hegseth tie on Defense Secretary vote
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/pete-hegseth-defense-secretary-confirmed-b2685911.html
The North Carolina Supreme Court Is Coming Dangerously Close to Stealing an Election
slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/01/north-carolina-supreme-court-steal-allison-riggs-victory.html
Party donations: This is how much money is flowing before the federal election: Millions for politics: Before the federal election, huge donations from companies ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/parteien-spenden-bundestagswahl-wahlkampf-100.html
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announces long-awaited shake-up of frontbench ahead of election
abc.net.au/news/2025-01-25/peter-dutton-frontbench-shake-up-election/104859212
President Trump made demands for a voter ID law in California as a condition for the state to receive federal funding after deadly wildfires ... Show more
As Trump embarks on a disruptive new agenda, Albanese leans in to stability and calm
abc.net.au/news/2025-01-25/trump-disruptive-agenda-anthony-albanese-stability-election/104855712
The new fatalism: I don't care!: Trump, Weidel, Kickl: Fatalism is the new mentality of the hour, which creates distance from what is happening.
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Election only for pro-Bangladesh parties, not AL: Adviser Mahfuj: Labels AL as 'fascist and anti-Bangladesh'
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/election-only-pro-bangladesh-parties-not-al-adviser-mahfuj-3807996
Republican strategist ‘upset’ Trump pardoned Jan 6 rioters: We speak to the Republican strategist Douglas Heye.
channel4.com/news/republican-strategist-upset-trump-pardoned-jan-6-rioters
Housing shortage: Construction association calls for relaxation of tenancy law: Wolfgang Schubert-Raab, President of the Central Association of the German ...
sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/wohnungsnot-neubau-mieten-bundestagswahl-zdb-li.3180331
Paid articlePaywallMigration policy change: How the Union is now shaking the firewall: The Union wants to get migration policy proposals through the Bundestag with the votes of the ...
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'Victory means restoring territorial integrity' — Merz reaffirms support for Ukraine ahead of elections
kyivindependent.com/merz-voices-support-for-ukraine-ahead-of-elections/
Strange reversal after warning: Berlin police called official election notification a "deceptively real" fake
tagesspiegel.de/berlin/wirken-tauschend-echt-berliner-polizei-warnt-vor-gefalschten-wahlbenachrichtigungen-zur-bundestagswahl-13084003.html
Around 400,000 people in Germany will not be allowed to vote in the federal election for the first time this year. The election was brought forward because the ... Show more
Revolution is in the air as Trump arrives with a bang – but can he follow through?
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/25/trump-revolution-first-week
Carney ‘committed’ to running in next general election regardless of Liberal leadership outcome
ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-committed-to-running-in-next-general-election-regardless-of-liberal-leadership-outcome/
Live: HM Amit Shah addresses Public meeting in Rajouri Garden | Delhi Assembly Election 2025#amitshah #homeminister #rajourigarden |~3~| #assemblyelection #live
In Response to Trump Tariff Threat, Ontario Premier Calls an Early Election: Doug Ford, Ontario’s Conservative leader, has recently said that President Trump was ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/24/world/canada/ontario-tariffs-doug-ford-trump.html
Facing a Trump-y House battleground, Dems need to ‘quit talking to ourselves and start listening to people’
politico.com/news/2025/01/25/2026-midterm-battleground-democrat-advice-00200581
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