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Italian Premier Meloni's coalition suffers setbacks in 2 regional elections
Read full article: Italian Premier Meloni's coalition suffers setbacks in 2 regional electionsItaly's Premier Giorgia Meloni suffered election setbacks in two regions as the opposition Democratic party won a tight race in the central Umbria region and deepened its control of the traditional left-leaning stronghold of Emilia-Romagna.
North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on it
Read full article: North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on itDemocrats fell short again in wresting away swing-state prize North Carolina from Republicans in the presidential election.
What to know about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence
Read full article: What to know about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to be director of national intelligencePresident-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to be the next director of national intelligence.
Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss to Trump
Read full article: Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss to TrumpJoe Biden’s name wasn’t on the ballot, but history will likely remember Vice President Kamala Harris’ resounding defeat as his loss, too.
Democrats enter a Trump presidency without a plan or a clear leader
Read full article: Democrats enter a Trump presidency without a plan or a clear leaderDemocrats spent billions of dollars warning American voters that Donald Trump posed an imminent threat to democracy, that his economic policies would benefit only his wealthy friends, that he was literally a fascist.
Florida teen used a machete to confront Harris voters at a polling place, police say
Read full article: Florida teen used a machete to confront Harris voters at a polling place, police sayAn 18-year-old is accused of brandishing a machete while confronting Kamala Harris supporters at a Neptune Beach polling site Tuesday, according to our partners at WJXT in Jacksonville.
Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate control
Read full article: Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate controlRepublican and Democratic voters in Maryland largely agree on one thing: the state's U.S. Senate race between Republican Larry Hogan and Democrat Angela Alsobrooks has unusually high stakes this year.
Jim Justice looks past his business struggles and declares himself a Senate winner in West Virginia
Read full article: Jim Justice looks past his business struggles and declares himself a Senate winner in West VirginiaMore than a month before the election, Jim Justice declared victory in his U.S. Senate race in deep red West Virginia.
Suspect in shootings of Democratic office in Arizona had over 120 guns in his home, officials find
Read full article: Suspect in shootings of Democratic office in Arizona had over 120 guns in his home, officials findAn Arizona prosecutor says the man arrested in the three-time shooting of a Democratic campaign office had more than 120 guns and over 250,000 rounds of ammunition in his home.
Some Jewish voters in presidential swing states reconsider their longtime devotion to Democrats
Read full article: Some Jewish voters in presidential swing states reconsider their longtime devotion to DemocratsPennsylvania has the biggest Jewish population of any swing state, and any shift could have enormous implications in a state decided by narrow margins the past two presidential elections.
Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan
Read full article: Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and MichiganVice President Kamala Harris is getting ready for her first campaign appearances with Barack and Michelle Obama this month in Georgia and Michigan.
Meet the candidates for Orange County supervisor of elections on the November ballot
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Orange County supervisor of elections on the November ballotFour Democrats are vying to become the new supervisor of elections in Orange County, but first, they have to face each other in the election on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Legislative majorities giving one party all the power are in play in several states
Read full article: Legislative majorities giving one party all the power are in play in several statesA behind-the-scenes battle is underway between Democrats and Republicans for supermajority control of state legislatures across the country.
Albania's opposition protests and demands a caretaker Cabinet
Read full article: Albania's opposition protests and demands a caretaker CabinetOpposition supporters in Albania have protested again and demanded that the government be replaced by a technocratic caretaker Cabinet before next year’s parliamentary election.
Civil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged states
Read full article: Civil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged statesDemocrats and civil rights groups are asking election officials in the states ravaged by Hurricane Helene to give voters more time to register for the Nov. 5 presidential election.
Conservative Christians were skeptical of mail-in ballots. Now they are gathering them in churches
Read full article: Conservative Christians were skeptical of mail-in ballots. Now they are gathering them in churchesConservative Christian churches in California and prominent figures around the United States like activist Charlie Kirk are urging congregations to get involved in ballot gathering or ballot harvesting.
Georgia court rejects counting presidential votes for Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz
Read full article: Georgia court rejects counting presidential votes for Cornel West and Claudia De la CruzGeorgia's Supreme Court says presidential candidates Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz aren't qualified to be on the state's ballots and votes for them should not count.
Concerns linger after gunfire damages Arizona Democratic campaign office
Read full article: Concerns linger after gunfire damages Arizona Democratic campaign officeAuthorities are analyzing evidence collected from a Democratic campaign office in a suburban strip mall in Arizona that has twice been shot at over the last week.
Georgia court could reject counting presidential votes for Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz
Read full article: Georgia court could reject counting presidential votes for Cornel West and Claudia De la CruzGeorgia Supreme Court justices are expressing skepticism that votes for presidential candidates Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz should count.
The debate opened voters' eyes in suburban Philadelphia and Harris is getting a closer look
Read full article: The debate opened voters' eyes in suburban Philadelphia and Harris is getting a closer lookIn suburban Philadelphia's Bucks County, a critical area in a vital state, the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is producing hard thinking about what to do in November.
Takeaways from AP's report on the dilemmas facing Palestinian Americans ahead of US election
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on the dilemmas facing Palestinian Americans ahead of US electionMany Palestinian Americans, in recent months, have been reeling from the double blow of the rising Palestinian death toll in Gaza and their own government’s support for Israel in the war against Hamas.
Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results
Read full article: Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election resultsThe state and national Democratic parties are suing to block two recent rules adopted by Georgia's State Election Board.
Tulsi Gabbard, who ran for 2020 Democratic nomination, endorses Trump against former foe Harris
Read full article: Tulsi Gabbard, who ran for 2020 Democratic nomination, endorses Trump against former foe HarrisFormer Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential bid, furthering her shift away from the party she sought to represent in the presidential race four years ago.
Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans
Read full article: Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plansChicago has a longstanding tradition of protest — and college student YM Masood has been immersed in it in recent months, including at the Democratic National Convention.
Harris confronts Democratic divisions over Gaza war in convention speech
Read full article: Harris confronts Democratic divisions over Gaza war in convention speechVice President Kamala Harris addressed the war in Gaza in her convention speech, attempting to defuse one of the most divisive issues within the Democratic Party on the biggest political stage of her life.
Female delegates at the DNC are wearing white to honor women's suffrage on night of Harris' speech
Read full article: Female delegates at the DNC are wearing white to honor women's suffrage on night of Harris' speechIf you think you’re seeing a lot of women wearing white during the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, you don’t need to adjust your television set.
Walz's night, Bill Clinton's dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout. DNC Day 3 takeaways
Read full article: Walz's night, Bill Clinton's dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout. DNC Day 3 takeawaysThe Democratic National Convention’s third night showcased a familiar former president in Bill Clinton and introduced more Americans to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
The Latest: Walz accepts the party’s nomination for vice president at DNC Day 3
Read full article: The Latest: Walz accepts the party’s nomination for vice president at DNC Day 3Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton headlined the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party’s choreographed rollout of a new candidate, Kamala Harris, and her pitch to voters.
Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil Jon
Read full article: Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil JonConvention roll call votes can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned theirs into the ultimate dance party on Tuesday.
Obamas close DNC's second night with rousing Harris endorsement and pointed warnings about Trump
Read full article: Obamas close DNC's second night with rousing Harris endorsement and pointed warnings about TrumpWarning of a difficult fight ahead, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have called on the nation to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were at times both hopeful and ominous.
DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists
Read full article: DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activistsThe Democratic Party has been riven for months by the war in Gaza, giving rise to a protest movement that threatened President Joe Biden’s electoral coalition.
Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history
Read full article: Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention historyPresidential conventions can be memorable for floor fights and bloody battles on the streets outside or for scenes that stand out as outlandish or awkward.
Results 2024: Meet the candidates for Orange County supervisor of elections
Read full article: Results 2024: Meet the candidates for Orange County supervisor of electionsFour Democrats are vying to become the new supervisor of elections in Orange County, but first, they have to face each other in the primary on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Florida now counts 1 million more registered Republican voters than Democrats
Read full article: Florida now counts 1 million more registered Republican voters than DemocratsFlorida has about 1 million more Republican registered voters than Democrats, further cementing its status as a conservative hotbed.
Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary for third term, will face McDermott in general
Read full article: Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary for third term, will face McDermott in generalU.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and Hawaii's incumbent congressional representatives have won their state Democratic Party primary races.
Democrats and Republicans descend on western Wisconsin with high stakes up and down the ballot
Read full article: Democrats and Republicans descend on western Wisconsin with high stakes up and down the ballotVice President Kamala Harris’ first campaign stop in Wisconsin with her new running mate this week put her in a critical part of a swing state.
On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress
Read full article: On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of CongressIt’s a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent and some of the biggest names in American politics are sure to pop up.
The Walz record: Abortion rights, free lunches for schoolkids, and disputes over a riot response
Read full article: The Walz record: Abortion rights, free lunches for schoolkids, and disputes over a riot responseGov. Tim Walz and his fellow Democrats have enacted big changes in the two years that they’ve had full control of the Minnesota Legislature, from expansions of abortion and LGBTQ+ rights to initiatives aimed at making life easier for families.
Some Democratic backers of Josh Shapiro see a missed chance for a Jewish vice president
Read full article: Some Democratic backers of Josh Shapiro see a missed chance for a Jewish vice presidentVice President Kamala Harris’ choice to pick Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate disappointed fans of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who was one of Harris’ finalists for the job and seen as someone who could help Democrats win a key swing state and make history by electing the first Jewish vice president.
Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate
Read full article: Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mateDemocrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she’s taken over the top of the party’s ticket.
Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state Wisconsin
Read full article: Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state WisconsinVice President Kamala Harris has put a charge in Wisconsin's most powerful Democratic stronghold, Dane County, where enthusiasm and volunteer support for President Joe Biden had been slipping.
Volunteers and donations surge into Democratic campaigns with Harris atop the ticket
Read full article: Volunteers and donations surge into Democratic campaigns with Harris atop the ticketCongressional Democrats in Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and beyond are seeing an outpouring of volunteers to help Vice President Kamala Harris and counter Republican Donald Trump.
Harris refashions campaign in her own image as she prepares for historic clash with Trump
Read full article: Harris refashions campaign in her own image as she prepares for historic clash with TrumpVice President Kamala Harris is putting her own stamp on the campaign that she inherited from President Joe Biden.
The fight to define Harris is on. And for now, Republicans are dominating Democrats on the airwaves
Read full article: The fight to define Harris is on. And for now, Republicans are dominating Democrats on the airwavesKamala Harris is already facing a wave of Republican-backed attack ads questioning her leadership, her progressive record and what she knew about President Joe Biden’s decline.
Democratic delegates cite new energy while rallying behind Kamala Harris for president
Read full article: Democratic delegates cite new energy while rallying behind Kamala Harris for presidentDelegates to the Democratic National Convention are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's new presidential candidates.
Harris steps into the limelight. And the coconut trees and memes have followed
Read full article: Harris steps into the limelight. And the coconut trees and memes have followedIf you’re trying to get up to speed on Vice President Kamala Harris’ swift emergence as Democrats’ possible nominee this fall, you really need to know your memes.
Vice President Kamala Harris leads list of contenders for spots on the Democratic ticket
Read full article: Vice President Kamala Harris leads list of contenders for spots on the Democratic ticketPresident Joe Biden's decision to step down as the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for president has opened the door for other possible candidates.
Black lawmakers are standing by Biden at a crucial moment. But some express concern
Read full article: Black lawmakers are standing by Biden at a crucial moment. But some express concernThe Congressional Black Caucus has become a bedrock of support for President Joe Biden as he faces calls from congressional Democrats to stand down as the party's presidential nominee in November.
Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows
Read full article: Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll showsAs President Joe Biden faces a growing drumbeat of pressure to drop his reelection bid, most Democrats think his vice president would make a good president herself.
Biden says he won't step aside. But if he does, here's why Harris is the favorite to replace him
Read full article: Biden says he won't step aside. But if he does, here's why Harris is the favorite to replace himPresident Joe Biden insists that only “the Lord Almighty” can convince him to quit the presidential race.
Biden's focus shifts to this week's NATO summit. But questions about his campaign may only intensify
Read full article: Biden's focus shifts to this week's NATO summit. But questions about his campaign may only intensifyPresident Joe Biden will shift this week from focusing on campaigning for reelection to hosting a NATO summit.
Post-communist generation is hoping for a new era of democracy in Mongolia
Read full article: Post-communist generation is hoping for a new era of democracy in MongoliaYounger Mongolians helped deliver a setback to the ruling party in last week’s parliamentary elections after three decades of democracy but it’s unclear if the country is headed for a major changes.
Man who stabbed South Korea's opposition leader sentenced to 15 years in prison
Read full article: Man who stabbed South Korea's opposition leader sentenced to 15 years in prisonA South Korean court says a man who stabbed the country's opposition leader in the neck earlier this year has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Mongolia's governing party wins only a slim majority in parliamentary election, early results show
Read full article: Mongolia's governing party wins only a slim majority in parliamentary election, early results showThe governing Mongolian People’s Party has won a slim majority in the country’s parliament, with the opposition Democratic Party making major gains in elections.
North Carolina party recognition for groups seeking RFK Jr., West on ballot stopped for now
Read full article: North Carolina party recognition for groups seeking RFK Jr., West on ballot stopped for nowA divided North Carolina election board has blocked for now the official party recognition of political groups that collected signatures and want Robert F.
Biden and allied Republicans are trying to rally GOP women in swing-state suburbs away from Trump
Read full article: Biden and allied Republicans are trying to rally GOP women in swing-state suburbs away from TrumpPresident Joe Biden and his allies are trying to replicate their success with suburban women, who helped the Democrat beat Donald Trump in swing states like Pennsylvania four years ago.
Takeaways from the campaigning to win over rural voters in swing-state North Carolina
Read full article: Takeaways from the campaigning to win over rural voters in swing-state North CarolinaNorth Carolina is one of a handful of tightly contested states that could determine this year's presidential election.
Many voters in swing-state North Carolina are disengaged. Party activists hope to fire them up
Read full article: Many voters in swing-state North Carolina are disengaged. Party activists hope to fire them upGranville County is one of only six counties in North Carolina that voted for Barack Obama, and then pivoted to Donald Trump.
Four Connecticut campaign workers charged with mishandling absentee ballots in 2019 mayoral primary
Read full article: Four Connecticut campaign workers charged with mishandling absentee ballots in 2019 mayoral primaryFour campaign workers have been charged with mishandling absentee ballots during the 2019 Democratic mayoral primary in Connecticut’s largest city.
Trump's conviction prompts election-year debate among Democrats: How much to focus on the verdict?
Read full article: Trump's conviction prompts election-year debate among Democrats: How much to focus on the verdict?Joe Biden’s campaign is signaling new plans to incorporate Donald Trump’s recent felony conviction as a core element of the Democratic president's reelection message.
George defeats two challengers in Ward 4 Democratic primary in race centered on public safety
Read full article: George defeats two challengers in Ward 4 Democratic primary in race centered on public safetyJaneese Lewis George defeated a pair of challengers in Tuesday’s Democratic primary and will head into November’s general election as a heavy favorite to retain her Ward 4 seat on the D.
Trump appeared on stage at his Bronx rally with two rappers charged in a felony gang case
Read full article: Trump appeared on stage at his Bronx rally with two rappers charged in a felony gang caseFormer President Donald Trump invited two rappers on stage at his recent rally who have been charged in a sweeping gang case.
Liberal icon Bernie Sanders is running for Senate reelection, squelching retirement rumors
Read full article: Liberal icon Bernie Sanders is running for Senate reelection, squelching retirement rumorsIndependent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is running for re-election, squelching speculation that he might retire at a difficult moment for Democrats The 82-year-old liberal icon from Vermont announced Monday that he's seeking his fourth term in the U.S. Senate.
Disgraced coal CEO lost races as GOP and third party candidate. He's trying again as a Democrat
Read full article: Disgraced coal CEO lost races as GOP and third party candidate. He's trying again as a DemocratFormer West Virginia coal executive Don Blankenship is making another attempt to win a U.S. Senate seat, this time as a Democrat.
Abortion returns to the spotlight in Italy, 46 years after it was legalized
Read full article: Abortion returns to the spotlight in Italy, 46 years after it was legalizedItalian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led government has scored a victory with the Senate approving a law allowing anti-abortion groups access to women considering ending their pregnancies.
David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89
Read full article: David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89David Pryor, a former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator who was one of the state’s most beloved and active political figures, has died at the age of 89.
South Korea's prime minister and top presidential officials offer to resign after election defeat
Read full article: South Korea's prime minister and top presidential officials offer to resign after election defeatSouth Korea’s prime minister and senior presidential officials have offered to resign after their conservative ruling party was crushed in parliamentary elections.
Big opposition win in South Korean parliament election poses setback to President Yoon
Read full article: Big opposition win in South Korean parliament election poses setback to President YoonSouth Korea’s liberal opposition parties look set to win a landslide victory in Wednesday’s parliamentary election, vote counts showed.
South Korean parliamentary elections: Here's what people are worried about as they vote this week
Read full article: South Korean parliamentary elections: Here's what people are worried about as they vote this weekAs South Koreans head to the polls to elect a new 300-member parliament on this week, many are choosing their livelihoods and other domestic concerns as the most important election issues.
Democrats hope Biden could get a boost from down-ballot races under Wisconsin's new legislative map
Read full article: Democrats hope Biden could get a boost from down-ballot races under Wisconsin's new legislative mapWisconsin’s presidential primary this Tuesday will clear the way for a general election campaign that Democrats see as an opportunity unlike any in recent state history.
Biden and Harris argue that Democrats will preserve health care and Republicans would take it away
Read full article: Biden and Harris argue that Democrats will preserve health care and Republicans would take it awayPresident Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been promoting their health care agenda during an appearance in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Democratic senators push bill focusing on local detainment of immigrants linked to violent crime
Read full article: Democratic senators push bill focusing on local detainment of immigrants linked to violent crimeRepublicans are dismissing an immigration-related bill pushed by Democratic senators and allied independents as an election year ploy.
US Jews upset with Trump's latest rhetoric say he doesn't get to tell them how to be Jewish
Read full article: US Jews upset with Trump's latest rhetoric say he doesn't get to tell them how to be JewishMany Jewish faith leaders and commentators are decrying what they say are inflammatory remarks by Donald Trump.
Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and their religion
Read full article: Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and their religionFormer President Donald Trump on Monday charged that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and hate “their religion,” igniting a firestorm of criticism from the White House and Jewish leaders.
More than 20 progressive groups form a coalition to counter pro-Israel groups before the election
Read full article: More than 20 progressive groups form a coalition to counter pro-Israel groups before the electionMore than 20 progressive groups are coming together to forcefully reject pro-Israel groups’ efforts to primary challenge liberal members who've been critics of Israel’s military offensive in Gaza.
Albanian Parliament approves controversial deal to hold migrants for Italy
Read full article: Albanian Parliament approves controversial deal to hold migrants for ItalyAlbania’s Parliament has approved a deal for the country to hold thousands of asylum seekers for Italy despite protests from opposition lawmakers and human rights groups.
Abortion rights could complicate Republican Larry Hogan's Senate bid in deep blue Maryland
Read full article: Abortion rights could complicate Republican Larry Hogan's Senate bid in deep blue MarylandRepublicans hoping to pick up an open U.S. Senate seat in deep blue Maryland have the most competitive candidate they’ve had in decades.
Biden's campaign joins TikTok, even as administration warns of national security concerns with app
Read full article: Biden's campaign joins TikTok, even as administration warns of national security concerns with appPresident Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign is now on TikTok, even though he has expressed national security concerns over the platform and banned it on federal devices.
Republicans have a plan to take the Senate. A hard-right Montana lawmaker could crash the party
Read full article: Republicans have a plan to take the Senate. A hard-right Montana lawmaker could crash the partyMontana Republicans gathered in a hotel ballroom this weekend aiming to unite ahead of the 2024 election and defeat three-term incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.
How the 'squad' is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraising
Read full article: How the 'squad' is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraisingA group of progressive lawmakers are fighting back against a multimillion-dollar campaign to push them out of Congress for their vocal opposition to Israel's deadly bombardment of Gaza after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.