U.S. Powerball lottery jackpot hits record $2.04 billion as another drawing takes place
reuters.com/world/us/drawing-record-19-bln-us-powerball-jackpot-delayed-2022-11-08/
TikTok to clamp down on paid political posts by influencers ahead of U.S. midterms
reuters.com/world/us/tiktok-clamp-down-paid-political-posts-by-influencers-ahead-us-midterms-2022-08-17/
Quick Glance: TikTok's Elections Center returns to combat disinformation ahead of the midterm elections.
- TikTok is the latest social media platform to reveal its electoral misinformation campaign ahead of the November midterm elections.
- TikTok isn't the only social media site getting an early start on the fall midterms.
- Meta has also just announced its strategy for combating misinformation during the midterm elections, stating that it will replicate many of the actions it did ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
- Oracle declared last week that it would evaluate its algorithms and moderation processes.
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LISTEN: Justice Kagan grills Trump attorney on what qualifies a former president for immunity
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Quick Glance: US Supreme Court discusses Trump's Immunity
- Conservative US Supreme Court justices signal sympathy for the argument that presidents have some immunity against criminal charges for certain actions taken in office.
- Former President Donald Trump appealed after lower courts rejected his request to be shielded from four election-related criminal charges.
- The Supreme Court hearing could distort the presidency without immunity and affect decision-making when bold and fearless action is most needed.
- The Supreme Court's decision on immunity is expected and could lead to Trump's trial occurring before the election.
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The Caravan's April issue is out: The Caravan Contribute to our election fund now and read ... Show more
Kremlin designed concept to achieve “majority in elections at all levels” for AfD
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Supreme Court will decide if Trump has immunity in election case: The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute ...
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-capitol-riot-prosecution-immunity-72c885c07c77970d4380206f87b2d8ca
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.
Meadows, Giuliani and other Trump allies charged in Arizona 2020 election probe: The indictments cap a year-long investigation by Arizona Attorney General Kris ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/24/arizona-2020-election-charges-meadows-giuliani-ellis/
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.
Biden campaign trolls Trump for golfing on day off from court: President Biden’s reelection campaign trolled former President Trump for golfing on his day off ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4621546-biden-campaign-trolls-trump-golfing-court/
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.
GOP jumps on chance to bash Biden on Medicare: While Biden plays up his Medicare wins, Republicans see a new opening on Medicare Advantage.
axios.com/2024/04/25/gop-medicare-advantage-biden-2024
Charges against Trump's 2020 'fake electors' are expected to deter a repeat this year
apnews.com/article/fake-electors-trump-2020-arizona-indictments-059a719514b0c6cb56f7d7339e87d0d5
Trump immunity claim in election interference case heard by Supreme Court: The Supreme Court considers Donald Trump’s assertion of total immunity from criminal ...
nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-hears-trump-immunity-claim-election-interference-case-rcna149182
11 Republican "fake electors" indicted for falsely declaring Trump won Arizona: Eighteen people including Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows and ...
apnews.com/article/arizona-fake-electors-charges-2020-election-9da5a7e58814ed55ceea1ca55401af85
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.
Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok. His campaign plans to stay on the app anyway
apnews.com/article/biden-tiktok-campaign-account-young-voters-ban-d351ccb17c59890473af1685a0a756f3
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.
Sunday question on the European elections • Elections Research Group / ZDF (projection): CDU/CSU 30% | GREENS 17% | SPD 15% | AfD 15% | BSW 4% | THE LEFT 3% | ... Show more
Sunday question - Election surveys for the 2024 European elections (election survey, surveys)
Sunday question - Election surveys for the 2024 European elections (election survey, surveys)
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 ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/whether-trump-did-or-didn-t-let-loose-there-s-a-whiff-of-defeat-about-him-20240424-p5fmbh.html
Election 2024 latest news: Trump plans pair of rallies during day off from court next week
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/
Trump Trials takeaways: The Playboy payment : Key moments from Day 7 of Donald Trump’s New York hush money records falsification trial.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/25/trump-trial-takeaways-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.
Trump allies Meadows, Giuliani among 18 indicted in Arizona election scheme: The charges relate to their alleged efforts to undermine President Joe Biden’s ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/trump-allies-meadows-giuliani-among-18-indicted-in-arizona-election-scheme
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/
Arizona Charges Giuliani and Other Trump Allies in Election Interference Case: Those charged included Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/arizona-fake-electors-trump.html
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/
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 ...
tagesschau.de/eilmeldung/eilmeldung-7804.html
In Pictures: Soweto is buzzing as former President Thabo Mbeki visits Jabulani Mall as part of the ANC’s campaign trail ahead of the 2024 national and ... Show more
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
US Supreme Court to decide if Trump has immunity in election interference case: The top court will hear arguments on Thursday in a case that could redefine ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68893364
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
If the rights of minorities are not being protected, then claims of democracy are fraudulent, journalist and professor Amitava Kumar said of India’s ongoing ... Show more
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
Lara Trump says RNC will have people ‘who can physically handle’ ballots on Election Day
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4618000-lara-trump-rnc-2024-election-day-physically-handle-ballots/
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/
Why the hush money case against Donald Trump is on shaky ground: Mark Pomeranz, who worked at the Manhattan DA’s office, described in his book, “People v ...
thehill.com/opinion/4617077-why-the-case-against-donald-trump-in-hush-money-trial-is-on-shaky-ground/
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/
Gateway Pundit files for bankruptcy after election conspiracy defamation lawsuits
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246998565/gateway-pundit-bankruptcy-defamation
Quick Glance: Gateway Pundit Files Bankruptcy Amid Election Fraud Defamation
- The Gateway Pundit, known for spreading falsehoods and conspiracy theories, has filed for bankruptcy and is facing multiple defamation lawsuits.
- The owners, Jim and Joe Hoft, are dealing with lawsuits from Georgia election workers and a former Dominion Voting Systems official.
- Jim Hoft stated that the bankruptcy is to consolidate lawsuits, although Chapter 11 bankruptcies are primarily meant to assist small businesses in restructuring.
- Despite delays, legal proceedings have significant impacts on sites like Infowars and The Gateway Pundit, as juries do not tolerate powerful individuals spreading lies and disrupting lives.
NEW: 538 has launched our new interactive polling averages for the 2024 presidential election.
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Trump leads in swing-state polls and is tied with Biden nationally - ABC News
Trump leads in swing-state polls and is tied with Biden nationally - ABC News
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Voting across 13 states and UTs : India began voting in the second phase of the world's biggest election. Second phase polling ...
wionews.com/videos/lok-sabha-elections-2024-voting-across-13-states-and-uts-715255
Biden campaign makes new digital ad buy in Pennsylvania to court Nikki Haley supporters
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/biden-campaign-pennsylvania-nikki-haley-supporters/
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
The Gateway Pundit declaring bankruptcy amid voter misinformation lawsuit: The site is facing a lawsuit over accusations that it committed ballot fraud to alter ...
axios.com/2024/04/24/gateway-pundit-bankruptcy-lawsuit
Macron to outline vision for independent, 'stronger Europe' in keynote speech: French President Emmanuel Macron will outline Thursday his vision for a stronger ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240425-macron-to-outline-vision-for-independent-stronger-europe-in-keynote-speech
Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Trump asks judge in Georgia election case to dismiss 2 more counts against him: The judge previously dismissed three of the counts against Trump.
abcnews.go.com/US/trump-asks-judge-georgia-election-case-dismiss-2/story
HAPPENING TODAY: Against the backdrop of a divisive 2024 presidential campaign, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday will take up the monumental question of ... Show more
Trump's warning signs in suburbia: Trump "can't win without [suburban voters], especially in states like the Rust Belt states," one GOP strategist said ...
axios.com/2024/04/24/trump-2024-suburban-voters-protest-vote
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 ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240426-has-germany-s-far-right-afd-become-a-gateway-for-chinese-and-russian-spies
Biden administration races to safeguard environmental rules from congressional axe
reuters.com/world/us/biden-administration-races-safeguard-environmental-rules-congressional-axe-2024-04-23/
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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Biden campaign plans to keep using TikTok through the election: Joe Biden’s re-election campaign plans to continue using TikTok for at least the next year ...
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-campaign-keep-using-tiktok-signed-ban-law-rcna149158
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/
Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot: The Alabama State Senate unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would ensure President Biden ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617607-alabama-senate-passes-measure-ensuring-biden-can-be-on-ballot/
BREAKING: Charges have been filed against 11 alleged fake electors in the Arizona 2020 election probe, attorney general announces.Giuliani, Meadows indicted in Arizona fake elector scheme; Trump unindicted co-conspirator - ABC News
Trump Advisers, Including Giuliani and Meadows, Indicted in Arizona: A grand jury indicted 18 of the former president’s allies for their alleged efforts to ...
wsj.com/us-news/law/trump-advisers-including-giuliani-and-meadows-indicted-in-arizona-abf4e08b
Arizona state House passes a bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was ...
nbcnews.com/politics/arizona-abortion-ban-lawmakers-repeal-rcna149181
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
ODM POSTPONES first phase of grassroots elections, which were due to start tomorrow (Saturday), citing the ongoing heavy rains.
#ElectionsWithHT | Cricket icon #RahulDravid casts his vote in #Bengaluru on Friday morning. He was among the early voters of Bengaluru and casted his vote in Dollars Colony ... Show more
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Bengaluru: Rahul Dravid among early voters: ‘If young boys and girls show up…’ | Bengaluru - Hindustan Times
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Bengaluru: Rahul Dravid among early voters: ‘If young boys and girls show up…’ | Bengaluru - Hindustan Times
By looking to future, Supreme Court may push Trump’s D.C. trial past election: The Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity almost certainly will mean ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/trump-supreme-court-immunity-dc-trial/
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
LIVE: Second phase of India's general election: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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“We have to make Biden lose”: Arab-Americans are switching to Trump: Anger over Gaza in the swing state of Michigan might cost the president the election
economist.com/1843/2024/04/24/we-have-to-make-biden-lose-arab-americans-are-switching-to-trump
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
LIVE: PM Modi addresses Public meeting in Munger, Bihar | Lok Sabha Election 2024 | PM मोदी | बिहार#narendramodi #loksabhaelection2024 #election2024 #bihar #munger
A presidential transition council has been sworn in in Haiti. He is supposed to lead the Caribbean state, which has been hit by gang violence and natural ... Show more
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether former Pres. Donald Trump can be criminally prosecuted over his efforts to overturn his 2020 ... Show more
Trump immunity case takeaways: Worry over allowing crimes or hamstringing future presidents dominates - ABC News
Trump immunity case takeaways: Worry over allowing crimes or hamstringing future presidents dominates - ABC News
The debate about Sonia Sotomayor is not about sexism. It’s more dire.: Some want the Supreme Court justice to retire so that President Biden can name a ...
washingtonpost.com/style/power/2024/04/24/should-supreme-court-justice-sonia-sotomayor-retire/
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/
Trump is a co-conspirator in Michigan's 2020 false electors plot, state investigator says
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/24/donald-trump-unindicted-co-conspirator-in-false-electors-plot-michigan-rudy-giuliani-mark-meadows/73420368007/
Trump holds overall 6-point lead in battleground states: Poll: Former President Trump holds a 6-point lead over President Biden in key battleground states that ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617401-trump-holds-overall-6-point-lead-in-battleground-states-polling/
Arvind Kejriwal: Here’s what you need to know about the Indian election candidate
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68883249
In Georgia, an Opposition MP Voted With the Ruling Party. Then His Family Won Two Land Disputes. - OCCRP
occrp.org/en/investigations/in-georgia-an-opposition-mp-voted-with-the-ruling-party-then-his-family-won-two-land-disputes
Trump wins Pennsylvania, but Nikki Haley wins over 147,000 votes: Possible warning signs have emerged for the former president in his bid to reclaim the White ...
axios.com/2024/04/24/trump-protest-vote-pennsylvania-gop-primary
A conservative strategist on how Joe Biden can win: Sarah Longwell says “double-haters” will decide the election
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/23/a-conservative-strategist-on-how-joe-biden-can-win
Trump lawyer ‘presented nothing’ and ‘losing all credibility’ in hush-money trial, judge says
irishtimes.com/world/us/2024/04/23/trump-lawyer-presented-nothing-and-losing-all-credibility-in-hush-money-trial-judge-says/
Election 2024 latest news: Trump plans pair of rallies during day off from court next week
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/
#WATCH | Indian Minister #NitinGadkari faints on stage while addressing an election rally in Maharashtra,
He is currently under the observation of a medical team ... Show more
Modi accused of ‘hate speech’ toward India’s Muslims in election rally: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of “infiltrators” who could steal the ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/22/modi-india-muslims-infiltrators/
Quick Glance: India's Modi Attacks Pro-Muslim Rivals in Election Shift
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition rivals, claiming they favor minority Muslims, in an effort to energize their hardline base after the start of general elections last week.
- Modi referred to Muslims as 'infiltrators' who have 'more children', linking it to an alleged election plan by the main opposition Congress party to redistribute Hindu wealth among Muslims, a claim denied by the Congress.
- Modi's government has faced accusations of discrimination against India's 200 million Muslims, but has denied them, emphasizing its work for the welfare of all citizens.
- Modi initially focused on development, welfare, and national pride in his campaign, but shifted focus back to core voters after the first phase, addressing issues of joblessness and rural distress.
'BAG OF LEGAL TRICKS': Legal analyst Gregg Jarrett slams liberal DA Bragg's hocus-pocus case against Trump. In case against Trump, Manhattan DA Bragg's hocus-pocus case exposed on first day | Fox News
Chuck Todd: Will voters wake up by Election Day?: It’s not surprising that so many voters have indicated disinterest in this election. But it is alarming.
nbcnews.com/politics/elections/chuck-todd-will-voters-wake-election-day-rcna148951
Trump Trial Judge Questions Defense Lawyer’s Credibility as Pecker Testifies: The judge questioned the credibility of Donald J. Trump’s defense lawyer ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/trump-hush-money-trial-pecker-testimony.html
Indian Gulf workers: The unlikely voters parties are wooing for elections: As the southern Indian state of Kerala votes on April 26, thousands are flying back ...
aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/24/vote-flights-indian-parties-woo-golf-expats-for-kerala-election
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