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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel: President Biden called for tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China Monday ...
thehill.com/business/4600625-why-biden-wants-to-raise-tariffs-on-chinese-steel/
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Here's a rundown of the current student loan proposals suggested by the three Presidential candidates this year — President Biden, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. ... Show more
Where Do The 2024 Presidential Candidates Stand On Student Loans?
Where Do The 2024 Presidential Candidates Stand On Student Loans?
US election workers face thousands of threats – so why so few prosecutions?: The justice department has a dedicated taskforce to tackle a phenomenon that barely ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/31/new-election-threats-taskforce-trump-subversion
Split-screen of Mayorkas impeachment, border bill frustrates Senate GOP: Frustration is mounting for Senate Republicans over the House GOP’s dual push to impeach ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4438543-mayorkas-impeachment-border-bill-senate-gop/
Trump takes a swing at prosecutors in legal cases: ‘Bad people who hate our country’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4446553-trump-takes-a-swing-at-prosecutors-in-legal-cases/
Quick Glance: Fani Willis' Relationship with Special Prosecutor Revealed
- Willis acknowledges personal relationship with special prosecutor
- Wade leads prosecution team in Trump case
- Wade shares financial independence with Willis
- Response to motion by defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant
Democrat calls for DOJ to investigate fake Biden robocall urging voters not to show up in NH
thehill.com/homenews/house/4423573-democrat-calls-for-doj-to-investigate-fake-biden-robocall/
Clarence Thomas cannot be allowed to decide if Trump is above the law: Trust is the currency our justice system trades in, and Thomas already has very little in ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4409264-clarence-thomas-cannot-be-allowed-to-decide-if-trump-is-above-the-law/
DeSantis joins House GOP calls for Mayorkas impeachment : GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has joined House Republicans’ calls to impeach Homeland ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4419470-desantis-joins-house-gop-calls-mayorkas-impachment/
China rebukes countries, summons Philippine envoy in wake of Taiwan elections: BEIJING: China summoned the ambassador of the Philippines on Tuesday (Jan 16) ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-rebuke-countries-congratulate-taiwan-president-lai-ching-te-election-win-4051111
Quick Glance: Taiwanese Businesses Resisting Chinese Pressure
- William Lai Ching-te was elected as Taiwan's president on January 13, shaping relations between Taiwan and China.
- Chinese companies are pressuring Taiwanese businesses to influence political views.
- Taiwan's resistance to China's tactics is growing due to economic trends and political developments.
- Taiwan's trade and investment trends show a decrease in dependence on China and an increasing diversification.
GOP puts Dems on defensive over border security in bellwether special election: The tight House race in New York provides ground for GOP attacks on illegal ...
politico.com/news/2024/02/02/republicans-immigration-mazi-pilip-tom-suozzi-00139220
Taiwan condemns 'fallacious' Chinese comments on its election: A war of words has erupted the day after Taiwan’s presidential election. Taiwan accused China of ...
apnews.com/article/taiwan-china-election-lai-4198659310a8bdfd391b82ad5f889fa8
Quick Glance: Taiwan Reports Significant Chinese Military Activity Post-Election
- Taiwan’s defence ministry detected 18 Chinese air force planes engaged in 'joint combat readiness patrols' with Chinese warships around Taiwan after the recent election.
- China, claiming Taiwan as its territory, has regularly dispatched warplanes and warships near the island to assert sovereignty claims rejected by Taipei.
- The election saw Taiwan voting for Democratic Progressive Party's Lai Ching-te as the next president, a figure labeled by Beijing as a dangerous separatist.
- On Wednesday around 7:50 p.m. (1150 GMT), Taiwan's defence ministry observed 18 aircraft, including Su-30 fighters, operating near northern and central Taiwan and the southwest of the island. Half of these planes crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line or nearby areas, collaborating with Chinese warships in 'joint combat readiness patrols', according to the ministry.
No Labels ‘College Outreach’ Seminar Was Filled with Boomers: The dark money group’s seminar aimed at connecting with college-aged voters lacked actual young ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/no-labels-college-outreach-seminar-filled-with-boomers-1234950287/
Senegal politcal crisis: What is happening in Senegal and could tensions escalate? | #WIONOriginals Watch!
If Trump returns to the White House, should we rethink the US alliance?: Shared democratic values underpin the US-Australia alliance, but Donald Trump has told ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/if-trump-returns-to-the-white-house-should-we-rethink-the-us-alliance-20240103-p5euyx.html
LISTEN: Federal court hears arguments on whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution
pbs.org/newshour/politics/donald-trump-appears-in-court-as-judges-hear-arguments-on-whether-hes-immune-from-prosecution
Quick Glance: Presidential Immunity and Political Assassinations
- Trump's legal team argues that even ordering a political assassination would be covered by presidential immunity from prosecution.
- They claim that presidents can only be prosecuted if they have been tried and convicted by the Senate.
- A judge noted that a president could resign to avoid impeachment, allowing them to dodge future prosecution according to Trump's attorneys.
- An attorney argued that the threat of prosecution could have a chilling effect on future presidents' decisions, causing them to question whether they would go to jail for controversial decisions.
Nearly half of Finns vote early in presidential election second round: Despite a record high turnout of nearly 46 percent, some voters told Yle they were still ...
yle.fi/a/74-20073365
PDI-P campaign comes to Taiwan ahead of Indonesian presidential election: Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's overseas representative travels to ...
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5091057
Indonesia Elections 2024: How AI has become a double-edged sword for candidates and election officials
channelnewsasia.com/asia/ai-disinformation-deepfakes-indonesia-elections-4091296
Would Trump 2.0 have any adults in the room?: Especially since Donald Trump strutted onto the world stage, it's become difficult if not unwise for anyone – ...
asiatimes.com/2024/02/would-trump-2-0-have-any-adults-in-the-room/
Judge again turns over Rep. Perry’s phone records to DOJ Jan. 6 probe : A federal judge turned over 75 percent instead of 90 percent of records the FBI seized ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/12/19/rep-perry-records-jan6/
Quick Glance: Judge Grants DOJ Access to Rep. Perry’s Phone Records for Jan. 6 Probe
- A federal judge grants the Justice Department access to nearly 1,700 phone records of Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) for the investigation of Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
- Judge Boasberg gives investigators access to 1,659 records and withholds 396 after a federal appeals court directs him to decide which are protected by the Constitution.
- The FBI seized Perry’s phone to understand his involvement in the machinations that were the subject of Trump’s indictment for allegedly plotting to prevent President Biden from taking office.
- Boasberg takes over the case after the appeals court overturns an order by his predecessor, ordering a re-review of Perry’s communications to determine which were 'an integral part' of Perry’s consideration of legislation or other matters under the House’s jurisdiction.
Before the US presidential election: Why there are so many conspiracy stories about Taylor Swift
spiegel.de/kultur/taylor-swift-warum-es-so-viele-verschwoerungserzaehlungen-ueber-die-saengerin-gibt-a-64113e30-a1e7-4288-880e-7f9efe69157b
Presidential election 2024: Live coverage: Welcome to the Yle News coverage of Finland's presidential election!
yle.fi/a/74-20071743
Tim Scott leaves open door to being Trump’s VP: Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) signaled on Sunday he was open to serving as former President Trump’s vice-presidential ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4420336-tim-scott-leaves-open-door-to-being-trumps-vp/
Nearly 60k Finns vote in presidential election at missions around the world: The new figure reflected an increase of 6,253 compared to the first round of the ...
yle.fi/a/74-20071393
Judge in Georgia election interference case set to hear motions from Trump co-defendant Jeffrey Clark
abcnews.go.com/US/judge-georgia-election-interference-case-set-hear-motions/story
How China’s public views Taiwan’s elections : Ordinary Chinese express no eagerness for war, but back threats of force
economist.com/china/2024/01/18/how-chinas-public-views-taiwans-elections
Trump, awaiting ruling, says presidents must have 'complete and total' immunity: As former President Donald Trump awaits a ruling from a federal appeals court on ...
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-awaiting-ruling-says-presidents-must-complete-total-immunity-rcna134483
Ukraine denounces upcoming Russian election on occupied territory as ‘null and void’
thehill.com/policy/international/4351650-ukraine-denounces-russian-election-occupied-territory/
Who is Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s new President?: He grew up poor and dreamed of becoming a doctor. China’s missiles propelled him all the way to the top.
cnn.com/2024/01/14/asia/profile-lai-ching-te-taiwan-new-president-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Taiwan's Call to China: Accept Reality
- Voters reject Beijing's calls not to vote for Lai, ensuring him a comfortable victory, despite China's ruling Communist Party considering him a dangerous separatist.
- Lai of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) promises to defend the island from China's 'intimidation' and urges Beijing to accept the result.
- The island's Foreign Ministry urges Beijing authorities in a statement to respect the election results, face reality, and give up suppressing Taiwan to bring positive interactions between both sides back on track.
- Both Lai and Hsiao were the targets of disinformation efforts during the campaign linked to China, according to experts.
Over a million cast advance votes in Finnish presidential election: Advance voting is open until Tuesday and election day is next Sunday.
yle.fi/a/74-20070499
Lithuania sends 1st European delegation to visit Taiwan following Lai's victory - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202401210002
Katelyn Jones sentenced for threats in Wayne County elections case: The sentence fell far short of punishment sought by federal prosecutors ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/01/16/woman-sentenced-for-threatening-gop-official-in-2020-elections-case/72247431007/
24 Chinese warplanes detected around Taiwan: More than 20 Chinese warplanes were detected around Taiwan, with 11 crossing a sensitive median line separating the ...
en.samakal.com/world/170827661/-chinese-warplanes-detected-around-taiwan
Judge Cannon Hands Donald Trump Much-Needed Delay in Blow to Jack Smith: The classified-documents judge is not forcing Trump to submit defense "details at this ...
newsweek.com/judge-cannon-delay-donald-trump-classified-documents-trial-1860477
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet a senior Chinese official in Washington on Friday on the eve of Taiwan’s elections ... Show more
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Ex-Maryland elections official resigns after being charged in Jan 6 attack case: Ex-Maryland elections official resigns after being charged in Jan 6 attack case
wionews.com/world/ex-maryland-elections-official-resigns-after-being-charged-in-jan-6-attack-case-679152
New Hampshire man indicted after allegedly threatening to kill 3 presidential candidates
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4372330-new-hampshire-man-indicted-after-allegedly-threatening-to-kill-three-presidential-candidates/
S. Korea says it hopes for continued peace, stability across Taiwan Strait after presidential election
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240114000800315
Taiwan’s foreign minister on what’s at stake in the coming election: The vote is a front in the global war between democracy and autocracy, says Joseph Wu
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/01/03/taiwans-foreign-minister-on-whats-at-stake-in-the-coming-election
Senate Republican says Washington Post op-ed suggested ‘open rebellion’ against US
thehill.com/media/4349581-jd-vance-washington-post-op-ed-rebellion/
Uncle Sam wants to make it clear that America's elections are very, very safe: From whom, exactly, we wonder
theregister.com/2024/01/10/doj_election_security/
Trump says charges against him opened "Pandora's box": The former president has sought to delay the trial proceedings until after the 2024 presidential ...
axios.com/2023/11/29/trump-charges-2024-election-republicans
MHA warns against political campaigning, fundraising in Singapore for Indonesia's presidential election
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mha-warns-political-campaigning-funding-singapore-indonesia-presidential-election-4024681
Trump, January 6 and a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election: The federal investigation, explained
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-jan-6-insurrection-investigation-b2474075.html
Conservative insiders are warning that Trump beating Biden in November’s election would “chuck a massive grenade into global geopolitics”
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Ministry denies it is reluctant to carry out capital punishment - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Jan. 5 (CNA) The Ministry of Justice on Friday denied accusations that it ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202401050016
China is stoking a controversy in order to influence Taiwan’s election: Is the island’s ruling party trying to “de-sinicise” students?
economist.com/asia/2023/12/27/china-is-stoking-a-controversy-in-order-to-influence-taiwans-election
Quick Glance: Chinese Pressure on Taiwan Election
- China is escalating pressure ahead of Taiwan's pivotal presidential race, viewing the island as a renegade province.
- Beijing's influence is growing, both on the ballot and at Taiwan's borders, just weeks before the election.
- Chinese navy asserts Taiwan is an inseparable part of China, defying Taiwan's territorial claims.
- Retired Admiral Lee Hsi-min highlights China's strong message to the United States and Japan, emphasizing Taiwan's status as part of China.
Trump says charges against him opened "Pandora's box": The former president has sought to delay the trial proceedings until after the 2024 presidential ...
axios.com/2023/11/29/trump-charges-2024-election-republicans
Court filing reveals Rep. Scott Perry’s vast web of contacts in bid to reverse 2020 election
politico.com/news/2023/11/29/scott-perry-texts-unsealed-00129195
Ukraine to avoid being dragged into U.S. election race - Kuleba: Next year, Ukraine will avoid any moves that would drag the country into a presidential race in ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3805155-ukraine-to-avoid-being-dragged-into-us-election-race-kuleba.html
US indicts Russians over hacking campaign against US intelligence officials and effort to interfere in UK election
cnn.com/2023/12/07/politics/us-indicts-russians-hacking-campaign/
Massa concedes to far-right Milei in Argentina’s presidential run-off vote: Argentina’s presidential candidate Sergio Massa has conceded the country’s hotly ...
cnn.com/2023/11/19/world/argentina-vote-milei-massa-nov-19/
New Hampshire Man Charged For Allegedly Threatening 3 Presidential Candidates: Tyler Anderson was previously charged for allegedly making death threats against ...
forbes.com/sites/britneynguyen/2023/12/21/new-hampshire-man-charged-for-allegedly-threatening-3-presidential-candidates/
Quick Glance: Man Indicted for Threatening Presidential Candidates
- Tyler Anderson threatened three presidential candidates, including Vivek Ramaswamy and Chris Christie, via text messages.
- Charged with three counts of transmitting threats, he faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 per charge.
- The threats, dating back to November, included wanting to 'impale' and 'disembowel' one candidate.
- He also threatened another candidate after receiving a campaign text message.
Trump’s gag order appeal previews America’s grave election year stress test: Donald Trump may have found his “heads-I-win, tails-you-lose” legal challenge.
cnn.com/2023/11/21/politics/trump-gag-order-appeal-election-year-stress-test/
World closely watching elections: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2023/12/20/2003810873
Choose wisely, armed with Pemiludamaipedia: Ministry of Communications and Informatics Republic of Indonesia (Kominfo) has published Pemiludamaipedia ...
thejakartapost.com/business/2023/12/22/choose-wisely-armed-with-pemiludamaipedia.html
Taiwan's presidential frontrunner picks US envoy as running mate: TAIPEI: Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan's former envoy to the United States and self-described ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/taiwan-presidential-election-frontrunner-us-envoy-3933951
President Tharman congratulates Egypt’s Sisi on re-election: SINGAPORE: Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has written to Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tharman-shanmugaratnam-congratulates-egypt-president-sisi-re-election-4001116
China Determines Taiwan’s Ban on Mainland Goods Is Trade Barrier: China determined that Taiwan’s ban on Chinese imports constitutes a trade barrier ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-15/china-determines-taiwan-s-ban-on-mainland-goods-is-trade-barrier
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KMT, DPP trade barbs over free trade investment deal, ECFA - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Dec. 17 (CNA) Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the main ...
focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202312170012
Russia to hold presidential vote in four occupied Ukrainian regions: Russia to hold presidential vote in four occupied Ukrainian regions
wionews.com/world/russia-to-hold-presidential-vote-in-four-occupied-ukrainian-regions-668598
Russia to hold presidential election on March 17, 2024
deccanherald.com/world/russia-to-hold-presidential-election-on-march-17-2024-2801052
Taiwan spots Chinese weather balloon in strait month before election: TAIPEI: Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday (Dec 8) that a Chinese weather ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/taiwan-strait-china-weather-balloon-military-pressure-presidential-election-3974391
Russians step up offensive to seize initiative before presidential elections in Russia – ISW
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/10/7432407/
Maldives Prez Claims Agreement on Withdrawal of Indian Troops; India Asserts Talks Still On
thewire.in/diplomacy/maldives-claims-agreement-troop-withdrawal-but-india-says-discussions-ongoing
Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen says China invasion unlikely for now, as Beijing overwhelmed by ‘internal challenges’
hongkongfp.com/2023/12/01/taiwans-tsai-ing-wen-says-china-invasion-unlikely-for-now-as-beijing-overwhelmed-by-internal-challenges/
Argentine economy minister has surprise win over populist, and they head toward presidential runoff
apnews.com/article/argentina-election-milei-massa-vote-runoff-a603b4e3edf851cc47d0117738173b35
Quick Glance: Massa Surprisingly Leads Argentina's Presidential Vote
- Economy Minister Sergio Massa holds the lead in Argentina's presidential election.
- Massa has 36.2% of the votes, while his main rival Milei has 30.3%.
- The two are expected to face off in a November runoff.
- The election reflects voters' reluctance to support right-wing populist Milei.
Cheryl Hines slams Biden for not providing RFK Jr. security detail: Actress Cheryl Hines slammed President Biden for not providing a security detail to her ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4281313-cheryl-hines-slams-biden-for-not-providing-rfk-jr-security-detail/
Trump in Iowa says indictments allow him to retaliate against Biden: Former President Trump said Sunday the federal indictments he faces will allow him to ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4282702-trump-in-iowa-says-indictments-allow-him-to-retaliate-against-biden/
Taiwan’s presidential election will be a three-way race after all: Even with a divided opposition, polls point to a tight contest
economist.com/asia/2023/11/24/taiwans-presidential-election-will-be-a-three-way-race-after-all
Quick Glance: Taiwan Opposition Divides, Paving Way for Ruling Party
- Opposition parties in Taiwan register separate presidential candidates, potentially benefiting the ruling party.
- China escalates pressure on Taiwan to accept its sovereignty claims as the Jan. 13 election approaches.
- The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and smaller Taiwan People's Party (TPP) failed to make progress on plans for a united presidential ticket against the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
- The united DPP advances in its election campaign, registering its presidential and vice presidential candidates, while the opposition struggles with internal conflicts.
Lawyer and Covid vaccination opponent Vėgėlė to run for Lithuanian presidency: Lawyer Ignas Vėgėlė, best known for his opposition to the government’s pandemic ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2138092/lawyer-and-covid-vaccination-opponent-vegele-to-run-for-lithuanian-presidency
Trump ‘does not have the right to say and do exactly what he pleases,’ Judge Chutkan says, issuing gag order
cnn.com/2023/10/16/politics/trump-gag-order-chutkan-hearing/
Quick Glance: Judge Tanya Chutkan imposes gag order on Donald Trump in 2020 election subversion case
- The order by Judge Tanya Chutkan is a milestone in the federal case accusing Trump of conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss.
- The order could end a line of attack central to Trump's campaign as he seeks the GOP nomination in 2024.
- Prosecutors say it is part of Trump's effort to erode public faith in the judicial system, just as he sought to undermine confidence in the 2020 election.
- The defense claimed Chutkan's comments about Trump in other cases raised questions about her impartiality, but Chutkan denied the allegations.
Trump isn't above the law, Justice Department tells a judge: Prosecutors said the former president should not enjoy blanket immunity from criminal prosecution in ...
npr.org/2023/10/19/1207324491/trump-isnt-above-the-law-justice-department-tells-a-judge
Taiwan congratulates Argentina President-elect Javier Milei - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Nov. 21 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Tuesday extended ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202311210014
Where Indonesia’s Presidential Candidates Stand on National Defense: All three have pledged to expand and modernize the Indonesian National Armed Forces ...
thediplomat.com/2023/11/where-indonesias-presidential-candidates-stand-on-national-defense/
U.S. to ease sanctions on Venezuelan oil for freer presidential election: The sanctions relief is to be announced after the socialist government of Nicolás ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/16/venezuela-us-sanctions-deal/
Quick Glance: U.S. to Ease Sanctions for Freer Presidential Election in Venezuela
- The U.S. will ease sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry.
- Venezuela will allow a competitive, internationally monitored presidential election.
- Sanctions relief will be announced after an agreement between Maduro's government and the opposition.
- Sanctions may be reversed if Maduro fails to comply with the agreement.
Trump: Family separation border policy stopped "hundreds of thousands" from coming to U.S.
axios.com/2023/11/10/trump-justice-department-weaponized-univision-interview
Taiwan’s opposition and Beijing: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2023/11/02/2003808557
Senegal's authorities refuse to reintegrate Sonko on electoral lists: The Senegalese electoral commission has asked that Ousmane Sonko be placed again on the ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20231101-senegal-s-authorities-refuse-to-reintegrate-sonko-on-electoral-lists
Trump grouses that his indictments took years. Here’s why that is.: Trump has zeroed in on the idea that the indictments against him are politically timed ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/31/trump-grouses-that-his-indictments-took-years-heres-why-that-is/
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