Republican panel's selection to be Rep. Buck's likely replacement is a saving grace for Boebert
A Colorado Republican panel has made a surprising decision, choosing a former mayor, Greg Lopez, to be U.S. Rep. Ken Buckโs likely replacement until the November general election, a saving grace for Rep. Lauren Boebertโs bid for another term in Congress.
Trump's team cites First Amendment in contesting charges in Georgia election interference case
A lawyer for former President Donald Trump has argued that the charges against Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case seek to criminalize political speech that the First Amendment protects.
Obama, Clinton and big-name entertainers help Biden raise a record $26 million for his reelection
Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and some big names from the entertainment world have delivered a rousing New York embrace of President Joe Biden at a campaign fundraiser that hauled in a record-setting $26 million-plus for the incumbent's reelection campaign.
Trump ally Jeffrey Clark was adamant about fraud in 2020 election despite evidence, superior said
The second day of former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark's disciplinary hearing painted a picture of someone who remained adamant that there were irregularities and fraud in the 2020 election that required deeper examination, despite numerous attempts by his superiors to convince him otherwise.
Hurry up and wait: Trump's classified documents case is mired in delays that may run past election
The classified documents investigation of Donald Trump appeared to have clear momentum in 2022 when FBI agents who searched the former presidentโs Mar-a-Lago estate recovered dozens of boxes containing sensitive documents.
Girl Scout troop resolved to support migrants despite backlash
As government officials debate how to handle the influx of new arrivals, the Girl Scouts โ whose Troop 6000 has served kids who live in the shelter system since 2017 โ are quietly welcoming hundreds of the cityโs youngest new residents with the support of donations.
Things to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdoganโs popularity
On Sunday, millions of voters in Turkey head to the polls to elect mayors and administrators in local elections which will gauge President Recep Tayyip Erdoganโs popularity as his ruling party tries to win back key cities it lost five years ago.
US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents
Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.โs election watchdog.
Protests against arrest of one of top rivals of Indian Prime Minister Modi continue for second day
Hundreds of protesters in Indiaโs capital have taken to the streets for a second day, demanding the immediate release of one of the top rivals of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the country gears up for a national election next month.
Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete term of ousted Speaker McCarthy
County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux is advancing to a May election in California to decide who will complete the remainder of the term of deposed former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which runs through January.
George Santos says he'll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsion
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos of New York says he is leaving the Republican Party and will run as an independent in a bid to return to Congress, after having been expelled while facing federal fraud charges.
Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, riling some in the US territory
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has visited Puerto Rico as part of a whirlwind trip to tout the federal aid the U.S. territory has received following deadly hurricanes and attend a Democratic fundraiser.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't run in Democratic primary
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey says he will not run in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges, but he is leaving open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial.
Algeria sets election for September. The military-backed president is expected to seek a 2nd term
Algeria will hold its next presidential election on Sept. 7, giving first-term President Abdelmajid Tebboune more than five months to campaign should he choose to seek a second term leading the oil-rich north African nation.
As election nears, Venezuelan government keeps arresting opponents allegedly tied to criminal plots
As Venezuelaโs government would have it, President Nicolas Maduro and members of his inner circle have been the target of several conspiracies since last year that could have left them injured or worse.
Biden skipped visiting a Black church on his recent Michigan trip, angering some community leaders
President Joe Biden headed to Michigan last week to boost his support with Black voters and possibly hedge against growing opposition that the White Houseโs staunch support for Israel has sparked with Muslim-Americans in the critical swing state.
The first woman to run for president in years in Senegal is inspiring hope
Senegalโs only female presidential candidate may have little chance of winning in Sunday's election, but activists say her presence is helping to advance a decadeslong campaign to achieve equality in the West African nation.
Biden and Trump notch more wins Tuesday as primary voters urge them to keep up the fight
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are moving closer to a November rematch, as primary voters around the country urge their favored candidate to keep up the fight and worry about what might happen if their side loses this fall.
Donald Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open
Former President Donald Trump has issued a last-minute endorsement in a highly sought northwest Ohio congressional district, backing state Rep. Derek Merrin as the best choice to face incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur this fall.
Trump seeks to appeal decision not to disqualify district attorney from Georgia election case
Former President Donald Trump and other defendants in Georgiaโs election interference case are seeking to appeal a judgeโs ruling not to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from their prosecution.
Takeaways from the predictable Russian election that gave Putin another 6 years in power
To no oneโs surprise, President Vladimir Putin secured another six years in power in a preordained election landslide that comes amid the harshest crackdown on the opposition and free speech since Soviet times.
Croatia's top court rules that the president can't run in the parliamentary election unless he quits
Croatiaโs Constitutional Court has ruled that President Zoran Milanoviฤ can't run for prime minister or take part in the parliamentary election activities of an opposition party unless he resigns immediately from his current post.