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F&B outlets may need 'A' rated toilets to renew licences next year: One year warning for operators to clean up their act - Nga.
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F&B outlets may need 'A' rated toilets to renew licences next year: One year warning for operators to clean up their act - Nga.
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Priority is fixing everyday issues, not local govt elections - minister: People want level roads, clean toilets and unblocked drains - Nga.
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Nga defends civil service, denies replacing them with HDB experts: The local government minister also threatens legal action over 'lies'.
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Don't vote for the AfD: Billionaire Würth writes to his employees: In a letter to all employees, the screw billionaire from Künzelsau, Reinhold Würth ...
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Quick Glance: Würth Opposes AfD: Statement and Responses
- Billionaire Reinhold Würth takes a firm stand against the AfD in a letter to his over 25,000 employees.
- He emphasizes the freedom and prosperity in Germany compared to the Weimar era and criticizes voting for the AfD out of frustration.
- Reactions to the letter were mixed, with praise from politicians like the Finance Minister and criticism from the AfD faction.
- While some view Würth's engagement as exemplary, there is also criticism and discussions about his political involvement.
Senegal election result: Bassirou Diomaye Faye to become Africa's youngest president
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John Eastman, architect of Trump’s 2020 election plot, should be disbarred, judge rules
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Quick Glance: Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman faces disbarment recommendation
- A judge recommends that conservative lawyer John Eastman lose his California law license due to his efforts to keep ex-President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.
- Judge Yvette Roland held Eastman accountable for 10 of 11 charges, including misleading courts and conspiring with Trump to obstruct the government.
- The California State Bar, dedicated to attorney discipline, alleges Eastman violated laws by making false statements to undermine election results.
- Eastman will be inactive pending the Supreme Court's decision after the judge's order, preventing him from practicing law in California, the state bar confirmed.
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Electoral Bonds Tracker: At The Reporters' Collective, we have followed and investigated the Electoral Bonds story very closely since its unholy inception ...
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Quick Glance: Tracking Electoral Bond Details
- The recent decision by the Supreme Court declared the constitution of the Electoral Bonds Scheme as illegal and mandated the disclosure of details by the State Bank of India (SBI).
- SBI has until March 12 to submit the EB donors' data to the Election Commission, who will then publish the information on their website by 5 pm on March 15.
- The conclusion of the case signals the start of further tracking and analysis of the data released on Friday by The Collective.
- Independent journalists with a minimum of two years of professional experience can apply for the TRC Electoral Bonds Tracker Fellowship to pursue investigative projects and receive financial backing.
Wyoming governor vetoes bill to allow concealed carry in public schools and meetings
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MyPillow faces eviction from Minnesota warehouse owed $217K back rent: Mike Lindell's MyPillow is facing eviction from a Minnesota warehouse owed $217 ...
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Quick Glance: MyPillow by Mike Lindell Fails to Pay Rent and Gets Evicted from Warehouse
- Mike Lindell's MyPillow is being evicted from one of its warehouses in Minnesota due to failure to pay rent.
- The company owes First Industrial over $217,000 in rent and other charges.
- A judge granted the landlord's request to find a new tenant.
- The eviction amidst Lindell's legal and financial troubles marks a downfall for the once successful entrepreneur.
Senior Indian opposition politician arrested ahead of general election: Enforcement Directorate detains Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal as part of money ...
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Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, ending threat of partial shutdown: The Senate has passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that pushes any ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
‘Our bosses owe you an apology’: Todd slams NBC's McDaniel hire during Welker MTP segment
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Quick Glance: NBC ends association with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel
- NBC News severed ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel on Tuesday, shortly after bringing her on board as a political contributor on air.
- The decision came in response to a strong backlash from some of the network's journalists and commentators.
- McDaniel learned about her job termination through media reports rather than directly from NBC.
- The hiring and subsequent swift termination of McDaniel sparked public protests within the NBC network and beyond.
Cheney urges court to hold Jan. 6 trial before election: ‘He knows how damaging that will be’
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Obama, Bill Clinton to join Biden to raise $25 million at event with Queen Latifah and Lizzo
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Quick Glance: Significant Donations for Biden at Election Fundraiser in NYC
- A fundraising event for President Joe Biden in New York City, featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, raised an impressive $25 million, setting a record for the highest fundraising amount for a political gathering, according to his campaign.
- The upcoming event at Radio City Music Hall will serve as a prominent highlight following a recent series of campaign travels by the president. Biden's visits to various political battlegrounds in the weeks since his State of the Union address have emphasized his bid for reelection. Furthermore, the event will bring together more than thirty years of Democratic leadership.
- With varying levels of access based on donors' generosity, the event will feature a significant aspect, an on-stage discussion among the three presidents, moderated by late-night host Stephen Colbert. Additionally, a lineup of musical talents, including Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, and Lea Michele, will be hosted by actress Mindy Kaling. Attendance is expected to be high, with ticket prices starting as low as $225.
- The support of Obama and Clinton is assisting Biden in further strengthening his substantial financial lead over Trump. As of the end of February, Biden had $155 million in available funds, in contrast to Trump's $37 million and his Save America political action committee.
Kennedy Jr: This man could bring Trump victory: The US election will be a duel between Biden and Trump. But according to election strategists interviewed by ...
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Quick Glance: RFK Jr. selects attorney Nicole Shanahan as his VP candidate
- Independent presidential hopeful, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealed on Tuesday that Nicole Shanahan, a wealthy attorney and entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area, is joining his campaign as his vice presidential candidate.
- Shanahan has been actively contributing to Kennedy's campaign and his super PAC, solidifying her position as a potential vice presidential candidate.
- Additionally, Shanahan has established a foundation advocating for issues such as reproductive longevity and equality, criminal justice reform, and a sustainable planet.
- Kennedy has a strong emphasis on anti-vaccine efforts and has incorporated anti-vaccine activists into his campaign team to bolster his stance on the matter.
Trump seethes after New York trial set for April 15: Former President Trump fumed Monday over his legal troubles after a New York judge scheduled an April 15 ...
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Larry David on Trump: ‘Such a little baby’: “Seinfeld” co-creator and comedian Larry David tore into former President Trump for denying the results of the 2020 ...
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CORRECTIV participates in the largest fact-checking database for the European elections
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Pakistan’s army may have got away with its latest election heist. But can it maintain control? There are two reasons to think the country’s generals could ... Show more
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Russia election: Russians cast their votes on final day: Russians crowded outside polling stations at noon on the last day of a presidential election ...
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Quick Glance: Putin revels in electoral victory amidst quiet protests
- Putin secures fifth term easily after suppressing opposition.
- Voters had virtually no choice in the election.
- Critics view the results as predetermined, Putin sees them as trust.
- Protests by the opposition, both in Russia and globally, are downplayed by Putin.
Alabama Democrat Wins Special Election Running on Abortion and IVF Access: Marilyn Lands flipped a State House seat in the deep-red state by 25 percentage points ...
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Quick Glance: IVF Ruling and Abortion Debate in Alabama Election
- As the Alabama election approaches, candidates focus on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF), with Republicans reinforcing support for IVF and Democrats opposing abortion restrictions.
- Democrats strategically highlight reproductive issues post Roe v. Wade overturn, viewing the Alabama race as a pivotal test for their stance on abortion.
- Despite voter resonance on reproductive issues, the election outcome is not expected to significantly alter Republican dominance in the state legislature, but would symbolically mark a notable win for Democrats.
- The stark divide in candidate strategies underscores the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, shaping the battleground district's electoral landscape with high stakes for both parties.
Jacob Zuma barred from running in South Africa elections: South Africa's ex-president is barred from standing in May's general election, it is announced.
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Jury finds former Milwaukee election official guilty of obtaining fake absentee ballots
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Quick Glance: Former Milwaukee Election Official Convicted of Absentee Ballot Fraud
- Former Milwaukee deputy elections director Kimberly Zapata convicted of absentee ballot fraud and misconduct in office.
- Zapata admitted to sending fake absentee ballots to a legislator to highlight vulnerabilities in the voting system.
- No illegal votes were cast, and the legislator promptly reported the incident to the authorities.
- Zapata faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $13,000 fine following the jury's verdict.
Chris Christie turns down running with No Labels: "I appreciate the encouragement I've gotten to pursue a third party candidacy," Christie said.
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Quick Glance: Chris Christie Declines No Labels Presidential Bid
- Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie (R) has made the decision not to run as the No Labels candidate for president after extensively evaluating the prospects of a centrist third-party campaign against President Biden and former president Donald Trump.
- During the recent weeks, Christie, along with his team, explored the possibility of joining a No Labels campaign, while No Labels leaders intensified their efforts to court him as a candidate.
- In conclusion, Christie determined that while there is an abstract interest in a third choice in the upcoming election, there is no practical path to victory. The challenges include significant ballot access and legal expenses, a delayed start in fundraising campaign funds, and the risk of diverting votes from Biden to elect Trump as president, according to those involved.
- The No Labels leaders have set a deadline in early April to nominate a presidential ticket, with a clear indication that they will only proceed if they can recruit someone with a feasible chance of winning. Individuals involved with No Labels have informed others in recent weeks that they anticipate Christie will be the nominee, as reported by individuals familiar with the discussions.
Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft case tape
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Biden's campaign war chest exceeds Trump's before major fundraising event: U.S. President Joe Biden's campaign has pulled in more money ahead of November's ...
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DOJ says 20 charged over threats to election officials including Arizona's Katie Hobbs
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Quick Glance: Federal Charges for Threatening Election Workers
- The Justice Department reported that approximately 20 individuals have been charged for threatening election officials during the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over half a dozen receiving sentences ranging from one to 3 ½ years.
- Investigators must assess reported threats to determine if they escalate from free speech to actual violent or death threats, considering the reason behind the threat and its impact on the recipient.
- Threats commonly arise during election periods, often fueled by denial of election results, leading to severe consequences for election workers, their families, and colleagues.
- Judge Steven P. Logan emphasized that violent threats pose a significant risk to American institutions and employees, constituting a direct assault on the rule of law.
Donald Trump’s First Criminal Trial Will Start April 15: Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial will begin on April 15, a New York judge ruled ...
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Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
- A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.
- Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.
- The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.
- Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
Trump’s first criminal trial is now set for April 15: He is charged with falsifying business records to cover up a potential sex scandal.
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Senegal election: Opposition leader Faye ahead to win presidency: Several rivals declare Bassirou Diomaye Faye winner of the delayed election as votes are still ...
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Former Vice President Mike Pence says he's not endorsing Trump: Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election ...
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Quick Glance: Mike Pence Rejects Trump's Endorsement
- Mike Pence says he will not be endorsing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
- This marks the end of a metamorphosis for Pence, who had long been seen as one of Trump's most loyal defenders but broke with his two-time running mate by refusing to go along with Trump's unconstitutional scheme after he lost the 2020 election.
- Pence made it clear that he had serious reservations about Trump's actions and policy stances, leading to his decision not to endorse Trump in this campaign.
- While Pence declined to say whom he would be voting for, he emphasized that it wouldn't be Biden, stating that he is a Republican and would never vote for Joe Biden.
Warnock on Georgia support for Biden: ‘The more Donald Trump talks, the better our fortunes will be’
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Judge to consider if Trump can throw out Georgia election subversion case on First Amendment grounds
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Quick Glance: Trump Attorney Challenges Georgia Charges
- Former President Trump's attorneys argued that the charges in Georgia target core political speech and urged the judge to dismiss them under the First Amendment before the trial.
- Trump contested the November 2020 election results, alleging fraud, and faces accusations of attempting to subvert Georgia's election results to stay in power.
- Trump, along with allies, faces 10 charges in Georgia related to the election, with his attorney pressing a First Amendment defense while other defendants like David Shafer also challenge their charges.
- McAfee presided over the hearing, where various legal arguments were presented, including challenges to the indictment's language regarding Shafer's involvement in sending alternate electors and Trump's alleged false votes.
Fani Willis warns ‘train is coming’ in Trump Georgia case: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) warned that the “train is coming” in her prosecution ...
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Quick Glance: Fani Willis Defends Herself in CNN Interview After Scandal
- Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis defended herself and emphasized that the criminal prosecution against former President Donald Trump would continue unaffected despite the revelation of her romantic relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade.
- Willis maintained that she had done nothing illegal and that her 'greatest crime' was having a relationship, which she did not find embarrassing.
- Despite the relationship revelation, Willis' team continued working behind the scenes on the case without being slowed down.
- Willis plans to request a trial date for as early as this summer to move forward with the prosecution, despite delays caused by her relationship with Wade.
Biden and Trump ask voters if they're 'better off' than they were 4 years ago. It's complicated
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Quick Glance: Biden Contrasts Himself with Trump Through 'Are You Better Off Today' Question
- President Joe Biden used the 'are you better off today than you were four years ago' question as a new line of attack against former President Donald Trump, reminding voters of the challenges during Trump's term.
- Biden also criticized Trump for his 'bloodbath' comment, emphasizing the need to reject political violence. He redirected the narrative by focusing on the 'better off' theme and highlighted the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.
- Furthermore, Biden underscored the progress made since Trump's presidency, including COVID-19 control, the return of 15 million jobs, and stock market recovery. Biden's campaign sees a resurgence of interest in a Biden-Trump rematch among voters.
- The article also mentions Biden's comments on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his support for Rep. Colin Allred, positioning Cruz as an ally of Trump. Biden conveyed the message that the focus should be on Trump's intentions and actions, rather than on himself.
Americans' emotions in the Biden-Trump rematch are uneven, poll finds: Many Americans are unenthusiastic about a November rematch of the 2020 presidential ...
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Biden campaign calls Trump ‘Broke Don’ after he lags in fundraising: President Biden’s reelection campaign is pouncing on former President Trump’s fundraising ...
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South Africa's election court rejects ANC bid to de-register Zuma's MK party: South Africa's governing ANC wanted to stop the party backed by the ex-president ...
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Quick Glance: Court Ruling Favors Zuma Party
- The ANC's attempt to remove the breakaway uMkhonto we Sizwe Party from the ballot for the national and provincial elections on 29 May was rejected by the Electoral Court.
- Consequently, the party led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma will have the opportunity to participate in the elections, although it will encounter a separate legal challenge regarding the usage of the name MK at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Wednesday.
- The verdict signifies a significant victory for the emerging party and its advocates, with a portion of supporters congregating at the court premises awaiting the pronouncement of the judgment.
Corina Yoris: Venezuela's opposition candidate blocked from election: The main opposition coalition was unable to access the website to register its candidate ...
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Quick Glance: Obstacle in Registering Opposition Candidate for Venezuelan Presidency
- Venezuela's main opposition coalition stated they were unable to register their candidate to challenge President Nicolas Maduro in the upcoming July elections.
- The deadline for registration had been set for midnight at the end of Monday.
- The inability of Yoris to register sparked renewed discussions about President Maduro's approach and handling of political adversaries. Countries like Brazil and the United States expressed concerns about the potential voting process.
- Despite Yoris's difficulties, the National Electoral Council announced early Tuesday that Manuel Rosales, governor of the northwest Zulia state, had officially registered for the election 'by automated means'.
Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, praises 'very valuable' potential of Gaza's 'waterfront property'
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Quick Glance: Jared Kushner praises Gaza's 'waterfront property' potential
- Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s former White House adviser and his son-in-law, praised the “very valuable” potential of Gaza’s “waterfront property,” suggesting that Israel should remove civilians while it “cleans up” the area.
- Kushner emphasized the importance of relocating the civilian population from Gaza and subsequent 'clean-up' by Israel to develop the area.
- Kushner defended his statements against critics, emphasizing that the lives of the Palestinian people can only improve when the international community demands accountability from their leaders.
- The debate over the Israel-Hamas war has become a major theme in this year's U.S. presidential election, with divisions between Biden and Trump, as well as within their respective parties.
India throws another opposition leader in jail as elections loom: Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s chief minister, is hauled off 29 days before voting starts
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Brazilian military leaders told police Bolsonaro presented a plan to reverse the 2022 election
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Quick Glance: Former Brazil Military Chiefs Implicate Bolsonaro in Coup Conspiracy
- Former military commanders in Brazil state that President Bolsonaro was involved in a coup.
- The testimonies suggest that Bolsonaro aimed to declare martial law to prevent President Lula from taking power.
- Despite evidence, Bolsonaro denied any coup involvement and evaded handing over power to Lula.
- Investigations reveal Bolsonaro attempted to organize a coup involving active and retired military officers.
Biden steps up efforts to reach voters of color: President Biden’s campaign is stepping up efforts to reach voters of color ahead of a November showdown with ...
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Whakaata Māori celebrates 20 years of telling Māori stories: The broadcaster has survived the last two decades by staying true to its kaupapa, despite challenges ...
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Biden's budget proposal: Family tax breaks, cheaper health care, more: President Joe Biden has issued a budget proposal for a second term aimed at getting ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
Government wants flying taxis to take off in 2 years: A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026.
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Human rights activists are shocked: Saudi Arabia chairs the UN Commission on the Rights of Women
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Former Trump campaign official subpoenaed in Arizona probe of efforts to overturn 2020 election
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Russian election: Putin claims landslide and scorns US democracy: Officials give Vladimir Putin 87% of the vote, in an election where no credible opponent could ...
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Biden campaign releases ad featuring Trump "bloodbath" comments: The ad ends with a display that says, "STOP TRUMP."
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Quick Glance: Trump Defends 'Bloodbath' Comment and Claims Critics, Media Misinterpreted
- Former President Donald Trump accused the media and Democrats of misconstruing his warning of a 'bloodbath' if he loses the election to President Joe Biden - emphasizing he was speaking about the fate of the auto industry, rather than threatening political violence, as his political adversaries and some pundits have suggested.
- Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday that 'the Fake News Media, and their Democrat Partners in the destruction of our Nation . . . fully understood' he was referencing the auto industry when he told a crowd in Dayton, Ohio, over the weekend: 'if I don't get elected it's going to be a bloodbath for the whole—that's gonna be the least of it.' But some went further, with Biden's re-election campaign calling Trump 'a loser who . . . doubles down on his threats of political violence' in a statement in response to Trump's use of the word.
- Trump expanded on his statements on Truth Social Monday, alleging that 'imports allowed by Crooked Joe Biden' are 'killing the automobile industry' while targeting the president's push for more electric vehicle manufacturing in an appeal to auto workers concerned about job loss from the transition to EVs.
- Former Vice President Mike Pence, who said last week he would not endorse Trump's 2024 bid, defended Trump's 'bloodbath' comments in a CBS interview on Sunday, stating that 'the president was clearly talking about the impact of imports devastating the American automotive industry.'
Biden's border "nuclear option" is still on the table: "The bullet's in the chamber."
axios.com/2024/03/24/biden-border-executive-action-immigration-2024-election
Trump seeks to dismiss Georgia charges claiming free speech : Fulton County prosecutors accused Donald Trump’s lawyer of trying to recast the charges against the ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/28/trump-georgia-free-speech/
Fani Willis may stay on Trump case if she removes special prosecutor: A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney ...
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Quick Glance: Special Prosecutor Steps Back from Trump's Georgia Case
- Special prosecutor Nathan Wade formally withdrew from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump after a judge ruled he had to leave for Fani Willis to continue pursuing charges.
- Trump's team claimed the case was an effort to damage his campaign to reclaim the White House in November. Trump denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty.
- In a separate criminal case against Trump in New York, a judge agreed to delay the trial related to hush-money payments during Trump's 2016 campaign until at least mid-April.
- Friday's events underscored how the case, which began with allegations of a former president trying to undermine the will of the voters, became consumed by the love lives of its top prosecutors. Judge McAfee found that Willis did not benefit personally from her relationship with Wade, but there remained an 'odor of mendacity.'
Over 130 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria’s northwest are rescued after weeks in captivity
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Trump fundraising agreement prioritizes payments to PAC covering legal fees before RNC
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Quick Glance: Trump Faces Financial Disadvantage Against Biden as Legal Bills Drain Allies' Funds: Reports
- Financial filings reveal Trump and the RNC are at a financial disadvantage compared to Biden who has significant funds.
- Trump is increasing fundraising efforts, planning high-profile events, and launching a joint operation with the GOP to bridge the gap.
- Biden has a clear financial advantage by being able to both raise funds and accept high-dollar donations.
- Trump lags in expenditures compared to the previous election cycle and sets up a new fundraising organization to cover ongoing legal costs.
Senegal election: Voters choose new president after political crisis: The election was due last month but the outgoing president postponed it ...
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Japan tees up Shinzo Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump: Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's ...
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Trump's RNC struggles in swing states as Biden's team grows: Significant parts of the RNC's get-out-the-vote operation in states likely to decide the election ...
axios.com/2024/03/28/rnc-struggles-swing-states-biden
Quick Glance: Limited Trump Investment Contrasts Biden's General Election Infrastructure
- Trump has made limited investments in the general election in Michigan, while Biden has increased his presence in battleground states.
- Biden has already opened 100 new offices and added over 350 new staffers in swing states.
- The Trump campaign lacks significant general election infrastructure compared to Biden.
- There is uncertainty surrounding Trump's team rewriting the 2024 battleground-state strategy.
Akmal's incitement over KK Mart socks may backfire on Umno, Nga warns: Youth chief's manipulation of race and religion an outdated strategy, DAP man says.
malaysiakini.com/news/699827
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Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case
apnews.com/article/fani-willis-trump-nathan-wade-georgia-election-d6df1ed788efac8bc37c3ce392cdc050
Pakistan’s generals look increasingly desperate: A fraudulent election may not keep Imran Khan’s fans at bay
economist.com/asia/2024/03/14/pakistans-generals-look-increasingly-desperate
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Quick Glance: Pakistan's Generals in a Desperate Situation
- Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League party (PML-N) is back in power, but the former prime minister appears gloomy.
- Despite the army's attempts to manipulate the elections, independent candidates linked to Imran Khan's party emerged victorious.
- The army interfered in the election process, leading to questionable results and a fragile government coalition.
- Pakistan's political landscape is shifting due to growing discontent towards the army and a persistent economic crisis threatening the country's stability.
Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga: PS Charles Hinga said the move was necessitated by the government's lack of adequate ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492183/rent-paid-by-civil-servants-to-increase-by-up-to-100pc-says-ps-hinga
United Steelworkers union endorses Biden: United Steelworkers officially endorsed President Biden for the 2024 election, after hinting earlier this week they ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4544539-united-steelworkers-union-endorses-biden/
Trump Justice official Clark faces ethics hearing over 2020 election role: Jeffrey Clark, a senior official in former U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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Trump argues immunity protects presidents from ‘de facto blackmail’ in Supreme Court filing
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4542698-trump-immunity-protects-presidents-blackmail-supreme-court-filing/
Japan tees up Shinzo Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump: Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's ...
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Trump warned Pence certifying election results would be a ‘career killer,’ witness testified
cnn.com/2024/03/22/politics/donald-trump-mike-pence-january-6-transcript/
Former Trump DOJ official Jeffrey Clark fights to save law license as disciplinary trial begins
politico.com/news/2024/03/26/former-trump-doj-official-disciplinary-trial-00149060
Biden and Trump are both in a world of hurt. But Biden has the cash to fix his problems.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/03/27/trump-truth-social-stock-price-2024-campaign-funding/73096665007/
Senate GOP cautions Trump on 15-week national abortion ban: Senate Republicans are warning former President Trump that restrictions on abortion should be left to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4555080-senate-gop-trump-abortion/
Election 2024 latest news: Biden poised to raise $25 million at fundraiser with Obama, Clinton
washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/03/28/election-2024-campaign-updates/
Montana’s high court strikes down voting reform laws: The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a series of voting reform laws passed by the state Legislature ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4560550-montanas-high-court-strikes-down-voting-reform-laws/
Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader : Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to stand down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.
independent.ie/irish-news/politics/leo-varadkar-to-step-down-as-taoiseach-and-fine-gael-leader/a2011295372.html
Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says: A Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and ...
apnews.com/article/japan-lgbtq-samesex-marriage-ruling-court-f869fa7d2b22bfc1eafcd5d6a7c9d5a2
Quick Glance: Japanese High Court Rules Denial of Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional
- A Japanese high court ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and urged immediate government action to address the lack of laws allowing for such unions.
- The court lacks the power to overturn the current marriage law, which limits marriage to a man and a woman. Government offices can continue to deny marriage status to same-sex couples unless the law is revised to include LGBTQ+ couples or a new law is enacted.
- The Sapporo High Court ruling emphasized that not permitting same-sex couples to marry and enjoy equal benefits as heterosexual couples violates their fundamental right to have a family.
- Japan is the only G7 nation that still excludes same-sex couples from legal marriage rights and spousal benefits.
Election denier who Trump wanted to take over DOJ invokes the 5th in disbarment hearing
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/election-denier-trump-wanted-take-doj-pleads-5th-disbarment-hearing-rcna145341
Quick Glance: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark may face disbarment for aiding Trump
- D.C. Bar attorney recommends professional sanctions for Clark's attempt to overturn election
- Clark accused of repeatedly violating Justice Department ethics in election interference efforts
- Allegations include drafting a letter with false claims regarding election fraud
- Testimony reveals Clark's defiance of DOJ policies and personal meetings with Trump
New Zealand government to ban disposable e-cigarettes: The New Zealand government said on Wednesday it will ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-government-ban-disposable-e-cigarettes-2024-03-20/
Trump is losing the cash race to Biden: Former President Trump is lagging far behind President Biden in fundraising, potentially putting him at a significant ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4547171-donald-trump-joe-biden-campaign-cash-fundraising-rnc-dnc/
Quick Glance: Trump Trails Biden in Fundraising Amid Legal Bill Challenges
- President Biden's campaign maintains a significant financial edge over Donald Trump, who faces the challenges of fundraising for his potential return to office and settling his increasing legal bills seven months before the general election.
- Federal Election Commission reports revealed Biden's clear financial advantage over Trump, with Biden having $71 million in cash on hand compared to Trump's $33.5 million - more than double his rival's reserves.
- The reports highlight how Trump's legal issues are straining his campaign. Save America, the PAC used by the Trump campaign to cover legal expenses, spent more than it raised in February, with the majority of funds going towards legal costs.
- While trailing Trump in early polls, Biden's campaign and allied groups are surpassing Trump's fundraising efforts and the cash amassed for the general election.
Hillary Clinton: ‘Half a billion dollars’ later, only Trump can say he was better off 4 years ago
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4541702-hillary-clinton-trump-better-off/
Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/australia-housing-crisis-political-battle-federal-election-issue/103625554
"It's about bringing an economy... that has growth potential". @idriselba is currently leading the construction of a smart city in Sierra Leone with an ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 11-17 March 2024 - BBC News: Updates from across the African continent.
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68531430
Quick Glance: Current Events in Kenya and Haiti - BBC News
- A pro-Iranian Shia group in Nigeria has organized demonstrations advocating for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
- Water scarcity and power outages in Johannesburg are attributed to the heatwave and low reservoir levels.
- Chad's government has declared plans to provide free water and electricity to households until the end of the year.
- Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has agreed to meet with his counterpart Felix Tshisekedi from the Democratic Republic of Congo to address the crisis in eastern Congo.
Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations: Japan’s Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing ...
apnews.com/article/japan-fighter-jet-plan-military-uk-italy-48e8f39c549232fe13ed67ddff0bfac4
Quick Glance: Japan Approves Sale of Fighter Jets to Other Nations
- Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries, moving away from its postwar pacifist principles.
- The decision to allow international arms sales aims to secure Japan’s role in the joint fighter jet project, build up the Japanese arms industry, and bolster its global security involvement.
- Japan is collaborating with Italy and the U.K. to develop an advanced fighter jet to replace its aging fleet, with the goal of exporting lethal weapons it coproduces for the first time.
- The approval to sell fighter jets comes with a revision in Japan’s arms equipment guidelines, permitting the export of coproduced lethal weapons to countries beyond project partners, aiming to defray development costs and enhance Japan's defense industry.
Judge for Georgia election case dismisses some charges against Trump: The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case has dismissed some of the ...
apnews.com/article/georgia-election-interference-2020-trump-46e0b68c25719c404130f7e6eab69dcd
Moldova expels Russian diplomat for organising "elections" in unrecognised Transnistria
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/19/7447140/
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