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Kremlin designed concept to achieve “majority in elections at all levels” for AfD
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Bundestag decides to reform the climate protection law: As a result of the change, ministries will no longer have to meet individual climate protection targets ...
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Has Germany’s far-right AfD become a gateway for Chinese and Russian spies?: The arrest this week of an aide to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)'s ...
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Robert Habeck under pressure: Germany's nuclear phase-out was about ideology: Internal correspondence shows: At the height of the energy crisis ...
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Quick Glance: German Exit from Nuclear Energy: Ideology Over Pragmatism
- During an energy crisis, green ministries in Germany pushed through the nuclear energy phaseout, disregarding warnings and prioritizing ideological goals over energy security.
- Internal communications reveal that high-ranking green officials ignored and twisted facts to advance the nuclear phaseout, even if it raised safety concerns.
- The origins of the energy transition were not primarily focused on climate change but aimed to eliminate nuclear energy and transition to renewables and coal.
- The decommissioned nuclear power plants now serve as monuments to a green misstep that led Germany into an energy policy tragedy, potentially hindering the construction of new nuclear power plants.
Nuclear power plants: the pulse is falling again: Notes from two ministries suggest: Green Party ministers pushed through the nuclear phase-out against their ...
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Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
- A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
- The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.
- The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.
- Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.
'I'm happy to debate him': US President Joe Biden said that he would participate in a debate with Donald Trump, his Republican opponent in November's election
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Quick Glance: Fact Check: Biden Repeats Claim of Arrest for Defending Civil Rights. Still No Evidence
- President Joe Biden reiterated his story of allegedly trying to defend the civil rights of Black Americans on 'The Howard Stern Show.' However, there is no evidence to support his claim of ever being arrested at a civil rights protest, as noted by 'The Washington Post' and 'PolitiFact.'
- Biden has told the story of his supposed presence at a specific protest in Delaware at least twice without mentioning an arrest. He stated that the police simply took him home on that day.
- It is impossible to prove definitively whether Biden was present at this or a similar protest over 60 years ago. He has also made other false claims about his personal life in the past.
- Biden falsely claimed to have 'driven an 18-wheeler' and that he never earned $400,000 in a year. During his 2020 presidential campaign, he claimed to have been 'arrested' as a US senator while trying to visit South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela in prison, which turned out to be untrue.
“Maybrit Illner”: “There has never been this level of treason in Germany,” shouts Laschet
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Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
- Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'
- Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.
- Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.
- The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
Galeria closes 16 of its 92 department stores: Of the approximately 12,800 people the company employs, 11,400 are expected to keep their jobs ...
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Strategy for the AfD from the Kremlin?: The AfD likes to appear patriotic. But this image is crumbling after the latest espionage allegations ...
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Zurich: Payment card for asylum seekers better than cash: Ideally, the introduction must take place nationwide.
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Ingrid Robeyns: "Nobody earns more than 10 million euros - not even a saint": How much is too much money? So far, hardly anyone has wanted to answer the question ...
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Quick Glance: Falcons Surprise by Drafting QB Michael Penix Jr.
- The Atlanta Falcons made waves at the NFL draft by selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick, shocking many.
- Despite recently signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal, the Falcons opted for Penix, highlighting their long-term vision for the team.
- Penix expressed readiness to learn from Cousins, while the Falcons firmly believe he could be their future franchise player.
- Amid past controversial picks, the Falcons stand by their decision, aiming to follow successful team models by grooming Penix as the successor to Cousins.
Zurich public prosecutor's office: violent crimes on the rise: Young adults are increasingly involved in serious violent crimes. We have to try to get them off ...
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Death sentence against rapper Toomaj: Iran intensifies repression: He sang of freedom in his songs and became an icon of the Iranian resistance ...
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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
Ex UK minister says Germany's Scholz should send missiles to Kiev | DPA: Former UK defence secretary Ben Wallace has called on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ...
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Quick Glance: Criticism of Scholz: Wallace Calls for Delivery of Taurus Missiles
- Former British Defense Minister Wallace criticizes Chancellor Scholz for weak leadership and lack of communication regarding Ukraine.
- He calls for the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and determination in dealing with Russia.
- Wallace warns against freezing the conflict in Ukraine and mentions the possibility of NATO membership as a countermeasure.
- He stresses the need for adequate security guarantees to prevent Russia from rearming and launching another attack.
Authorities suspect rabies: Wolf runs after cyclist on country road: Drivers make a disturbing observation on a country road in Romania: a wolf is walking on the ...
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Germany norovirus: Eight hundred fall sick at Stuttgart spring festival: They are thought to have caught the norovirus at a festival marquee in Stuttgart last ...
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Espionage affair: China rejects accusations from Germany as pure invention: Beijing doesn't want to let the espionage accusations slide and is stepping up the ...
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Conservative Justices Take Argument Over Trump’s Immunity in Unexpected Direction
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-immunity-election.html
Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
- Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.
- The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.
- The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.
- The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
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More appreciation for soldiers: Bundestag approves annual Veterans Day: Every year on June 15th, the veterans of the Bundeswehr are to be honored ...
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Quick Glance: Bundestag Approves Veteran's Day to Honor Soldiers
- Soldiers to be honored annually on June 15 in Germany.
- Motion passed by Bundestag with significant majority.
- Events in Berlin planned to recognize soldiers.
- Objective: Show appreciation and enhance social support for soldiers.
Annalena Baerbock is doing a lot wrong, but it could have been worse: The Green chief diplomat is more ridiculed than respected internationally ...
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Job fears in the automotive industry: electromobility forces job cuts: The automotive industry is one of the largest employers in Germany. But electromobility is ...
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“Kaufleute” instead of “Kaufmann”: Traditional club renames itself 500 years after its founding
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Italian television: RAI gets entangled in scandals | NZZ: Accusations of censorship, departures, poor ratings: What's going on at RAI, Italy's public ...
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Quick Glance: RAI Italian broadcaster to strike against government influence Meloni
- Journalists at RAI plan to strike against government control.
- Criticism of attempts to turn RAI into a government mouthpiece.
- Discussion flares up after cancellation of critical talk show appearance.
- Doubts about the broadcaster's independence since Meloni's government took office.
Energy security: Habeck employees are said to have ignored concerns about the nuclear phase-out
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Espionage in Germany: What China and Russia are spying on NZZ Akzent: After three arrests within a few days, it is clear that Germany is not only the focus of ...
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Energy crisis: Were the Greens really deceptive about the nuclear phase-out?: Previously unknown files from economic and the Environment Ministry show how ...
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Trial against Brokstedt train bomber: “They talk to me about the heating”: Ibrahim A. killed two people on a regional express. Was he guilty at the time of the ...
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Secrets, lies and payoffs laid bare in week 1 of Trump trial testimony: The Trump trial in New York: Witness David Pecker faces cross-examination
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/26/trump-trial-david-pecker-testimony-hush-money/
Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy
- During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.
- Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.
- Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.
- Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.
Klaus Otto Nagorsnik from “Asked - “Hunted” is dead: librarian and hunter: His job taught him “Asked - Hunted” gave him his nickname: “The Librarian” ...
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Quick Glance: Klaus Otto Nagorsnik from 'Gefragt – Gejagt' Passes Away
- Klaus Otto Nagorsnik, known as a 'Hunter' from the ARD show 'Gefragt – Gejagt', has passed away unexpectedly.
- The network and colleagues expressed sorrow over the loss and praised Nagorsnik for his presence on the quiz show.
- The upcoming episodes of the new season featuring Nagorsnik will be aired in his memory.
- Nagorsnik worked as a librarian and won numerous titles in quiz championships as a passionate quiz player.
Ratings collapse for the successful series “Charité”: Why the audience looks the other way
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Former GOP rep who voted to impeach Trump drops Michigan Senate bid: Former Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) has dropped his bid for Senate, according to a statement ...
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Growing Number of Trump Allies Face Election Interference Charges: Prosecutors are sending a warning as Donald Trump and his supporters continue to spread ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/politics/number-of-trump-allies-facing-election-interference-charges-keeps-growing.html
ntv reporter in Bremervörde: "Police believe Arian is still alive": Day four of the search for the missing Arian begins in Bremervörde. Emergency services are ...
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Dispute over tweet: University turns case of fired lecturer into examination task
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Trump immunity hearing: US Supreme Court hearing begins - BBC News: The landmark case will decide whether an ex-president can be charged for allegedly illegal ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Blinken: China seeks to ‘influence and arguably interfere’ with US elections: The Biden administration has seen evidence of attempts by China to influence the ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4623990-blinken-china-2024-election-influence/
Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
Dispute over the culture of remembrance: “Many people who make anti-Semitic or racist comments today are the grandchildren of perpetrators and followers”
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Pistorius on Maischberger: USA delivers weapons quickly, Germany stonewalls on Taurus
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Luxury life of the Russian elite: arrest of deputy minister: The arrest of the deputy defense minister shines a spotlight on the excessive lifestyle and ...
nzz.ch/international/luxusleben-der-russischen-elite-festnahme-von-vizeminister-ld.1827693
Why SNP’s Struggles in Scotland Could Shape Politics Across the UK: The disarray engulfing the Scottish National Party — for years one of Britain’s most ...
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South Africa election: Mbeki promises to rid ANC of 'rotten apples': South Africa's former president hits out at corruption within the governing party.
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Quick Glance: Support for South Africa's ANC around 40% before elections
- An Ipsos poll revealed that support for South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) has dropped to just over 40%, weeks before an election that could bring about significant political change.
- While the ANC is still expected to secure the most votes on May 29, falling below 50% would require seeking coalition partners to govern, marking the first such alliance since Nelson Mandela led the party to power 30 years ago.
- The survey was based on face-to-face interviews with 2,545 registered voters across all nine provinces in March and April, boasting a margin of error of 1.9% at a 95% confidence level.
- The poll also highlighted rising voter discontent due to issues like unemployment, corruption, crime, and poor services, with the ANC considering potential coalition partners such as the economically liberal DA and the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Charges against Trump's 2020 'fake electors' are expected to deter a repeat this year
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Hape Kerkeling: New film with cult figure Horst Schlämmer: Comedian Hape Kerkeling announces the return of his cult figure Horst Schlämmer to the cinema: “The ...
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Biden gains on Trump in series of polls: President Biden is gaining on former President Trump in a series of polls, tying Trump in the race in a new Quinnipiac ...
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
US election 2024: Who are the mega-rich donors backing Trump?: A handful of mega-rich donors have emerged as key backers of Republican presidential candidate ...
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Quick Glance: US Election 2024: Mega-Rich Donors Backing Trump
- Several ultra-wealthy donors have emerged as key figures supporting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, collectively donating over $50 million for his candidacy against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.
- Timothy Mellon, Isaac and Laura Perlmutter, Linda McMahon, Robert Bigelow, and Patricia Duggan are some of the top donors backing Trump, based on an analysis of campaign finance disclosures to the Federal Election Commission.
- Mellon, an heir of the Mellon banking family, also supports independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Perlmutter, former chairman of Marvel Entertainment, has contributed to Trump's campaigns. McMahon, former wrestling entrepreneur, also donates to Trump. Bigelow, a hotel tycoon, has donated significant funds to Trump. Duggan, a donor to the Church of Scientology, is also financially supporting Trump.
- The donations from these individuals amount to millions of dollars, highlighting how mega-rich donors play a crucial role in financing Trump's candidacy and how their support impacts his campaign.
Green Youth: “Many young people don’t feel seen by the Greens”: According to the trend study “Youth in Germany”, the Greens receive 14-year-olds People up to 29 ...
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GOP jumps on chance to bash Biden on Medicare: While Biden plays up his Medicare wins, Republicans see a new opening on Medicare Advantage.
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Migration: 3.4 million refugees live in Germany: There are more refugees living in Germany than at any time since the post-war period - but fewer people are ...
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Trump mocks Barr after endorsement, says he will remove ‘lethargic’ label: Former President Trump swiped at his one-time attorney general, Bill Barr ...
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New study: For one in two people, their search for an apartment takes longer than a year
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Opel boss: Electric car market holds its own even without subsidies - AUTO BILD: The end of e-car funding has led to uncertainty. Opel is also noticing ...
autobild.de/artikel/opel-chef-e-autos-auch-ohne-staatliche-zuschuesse-meldung-25846671.html
GOP’s inclusion of TikTok ban is secret weapon against Biden: Democrats are bracing for a backlash from young voters over the potential ban of TikTok on U.S ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4622455-gops-inclusion-of-tiktok-ban-is-secret-weapon-against-biden/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Whether Trump did or didn’t let loose, there’s a whiff of defeat about him: Just when you thought the most buffoonish member of the US right could not get any ...
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Election 2024 latest news: Trump plans pair of rallies during day off from court next week
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GOP lawyer for 'election integrity' charged in fake electors scheme. That's just so Trump.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/26/trump-fake-electors-arizona-indictment-christina-bobb/73452497007/
Biden administration delays plans to ban menthol cigarettes: The Biden Administration has delayed plans to ban menthol cigarettes, a proposal announced by the ...
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Quick Glance: Biden administration faces delays in menthol cigarettes ban
- The planned implementation of a ban on menthol cigarettes in the US is expected to take 'significantly more time,' according to US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement on Friday.
- In April 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially announced the ban on the popular mint flavor, setting a deadline for August 2023. Final rules were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review in October, with the status listed as 'pending.'
- According to the proposed FDA regulations, the manufacturing and sale of menthols would be prohibited, without direct regulation of smokers themselves.
- A prohibition on menthol cigarettes could potentially save up to 650,000 lives over the next 40 years, with a third of these lives being saved within the black community, as stated by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
Grand Jury Indicts Top Trump Aides, 11 Arizona Republicans Over 'Fake Electors' Scheme
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Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Trump allies Meadows, Giuliani among 18 indicted in Arizona election scheme: The charges relate to their alleged efforts to undermine President Joe Biden’s ...
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Biden vs. GOP: Tax fight heats up ahead of election: Rhetoric is heating up on competing visions for taxes from Democrats and Republicans ahead of the 2024 ...
thehill.com/business/4621855-biden-gop-tax-fight-heats-up-ahead-of-elections/
South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead
apnews.com/article/south-africa-freedom-day-anniversary-2c38c670bc9a90b65b53670439220c56
Trump is among 'unindicted co-conspirators' in effort to overturn 2020 election in Michigan, investigator says
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-unindicted-co-conspirators-effort-overturn-2020-election-michiga-rcna149248
Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator
- Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.
- The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.
- The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.
- Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Arizona Grand Jury Indicts Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani in “Fake Electors” Case: In other news from Arizona, a grand jury indicted former President Trump’s Chief ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/25/headlines/arizona_grand_jury_indicts_mark_meadows_rudy_giuliani_in_fake_electors_case
Quiz: How would you narrow Trump’s vice president shortlist?: Take this quiz and see which people you think Donald Trump could pick to be the Republican vice ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2024/vice-president-candidates-donald-trump/
Biden, Trump deadlocked in new national survey: President Biden and former President Trump are deadlocked in a new national survey. The Quinnipiac University ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4618821-biden-trump-deadlocked-in-new-national-survey/
Live updates: Supreme Court seems poised to allow Trump’s D.C. trial, but not soon
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/25/supreme-court-trump-immunity-case/
Donald Trump hush money trial Day 8 live updates: cross-examination of David Pecker wraps
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/26/donald-trump-trial-hush-money-case-news-updates/73461334007/
Justice Sonia Sotomayor Calls Out Catch-22 In Trump's Immunity Argument: "If he's not covered by the criminal law, he can't be impeached for violating it at all ...
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-immunity-sotomayor_n_662aad7de4b01a688b3e43cf
Trump Claimed Trial Interferes With His Campaign, but on His Day Off He Went Golfing
thedailybeast.com/trump-claimed-trial-interferes-with-his-campaign-but-on-his-day-off-he-went-golfing
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India election 2024 live: Eyes on the south as Modi seeks Lok Sabha win: Kerala and Karnataka in focus as 88 constituencies across 13 states and one union ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/26/india-election-2024-live-news-eyes-on-southern-states-in-lok-sabha-vote
U.S. labor secretary says UAW win at Tennessee Volkswagen plant shows southern workers back unions
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-u-s-labor-secretary-says-uaw-win-at-tennessee-volkswagen-plant-shows-southern-workers-back-unions/
Sakaja fails to vote as UDA elections off to a slow start: Some voters complained that their details were not recorded on the machines.
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/sakaja-fails-to-vote-as-uda-elections-off-to-a-slow-start--4604316
Bengaluru: Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city: Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68832877
Comparing Donald Trump's hush money trial to John Edwards, Bill Clinton cases: Trump is facing charges related to a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/comparing-donald-trumps-hush-money-trial-john-edwards/story
Pennsylvania brings protest votes to center stage: Beneath the surface of Pennsylvania’s mostly sleepy primary was a trend that's stalked Joe Biden and Donald ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/pennsylvania-trump-biden-protest-votes-rcna149261
India election 2024 phase 2: Who votes and what’s at stake?: Across 13 states, 88 constituencies go to the polls on April 26 in the second phase of the world’s ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/india-election-2024-phase-2-who-votes-and-whats-at-stake
DC eyes chance to ‘exhale’ as it enters Correspondents’ dinner party mode: Amid a backdrop of conflicts abroad and the rough-and-tumble election ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4620668-dc-white-house-correspondents-dinner/
Possible espionage for China: Krah's office accessed secret documents in the trade committee
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/afd-mann-maximilian-krah-sensible-daten-im-handelsausschuss-abgerufen-spionagevorwuerfe-gegen-mitarbeiter-a-60dd5b76-f969-46c8-932e-7d170374e604
Quick Glance: Krah's Office Obtained Sensitive Data in Trade Committee for China
- Maximilian Krah's office, an AfD politician in the EU Parliament, accessed sensitive data in the Trade Committee.
- An employee of Krah was arrested on suspicion of leaking internal information to a Chinese intelligence agency.
- There were multiple requests from Krah's office for documents classified as sensitive or restricted, but none for confidential papers.
- The EU Parliament is internally investigating due to limited information from national intelligence services, and there are probes into possible payments to EU parliamentarians from Russia.
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