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MyPillow CEO ordered to pay $5M to man who proved him wrong on 2020 election: Mike Lindell, a leading election denier, hosted a "cyber symposium" in ...
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Judge says Mike Lindell must pay $5 million to man who won his 'Prove Mike Wrong' challenge
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Judge rules Mike Lindell must pay $5 million to election fraud dispute challenge winner
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Federal judge affirms MyPillow's Mike Lindell must pay $5M in election data dispute
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Mike Lindell must pay man $5M in ‘Prove Mike Wrong’ challenge, judge says: Robert Zeidman entered Mike Lindell’s 2021 “Prove Mike Wrong” challenge after the ...
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Judge orders MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell to pay $5M to man who debunked election claims
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MyPillow Guy Must Pay $5 Million To Man Who Proved Him Wrong: Mike Lindell owes a computer forensics expert millions of dollars after the man disproved Lindell's ...
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My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell must pay $5 million to election data debunker, federal judge confirms
cnn.com/2024/02/21/politics/mike-lindell-lawsuit-payment/

Viral Video of Mike Lindell Driving While 'Hammered' Is Completely Fake: The original video clearly shows the car wasn't moving and the sound has been ...
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Fact Check: Did Mike Lindell Film Himself Driving Recklessly Along Highway?: Video appears to show Mike Lindell trying to sell slippers as he drives at high ...
newsweek.com/fact-check-mike-lindell-driving-recklessly-highway-1872920

Mike Lindell Reveals He Has Only $10,000 to His Name: Lindell said that efforts taken against him regarding election security are part of a bigger "distraction."
newsweek.com/mike-lindell-reveals-he-has-only-10000-his-name-1872611

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell ordered to pay $5M over election data contest - UPI.com
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Federal Judge Tells Mike Lindell to Pay Man Who Debunked His Election Claims: MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell promised $5 million to anyone who debunked his claims ...
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Mike Lindell's Financial Troubles Just Got Worse: A U.S. District Court has upheld a $5 million judgment against MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell over claims the 2020 ...
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Federal judge affirms MyPillow's Mike Lindell must pay $5M in election data dispute
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German court orders X to hand over election data in legal blow to Musk’s platform
politico.eu/article/berlin-court-orders-x-hand-over-election-data-legal-blow-elon-musk-platform/

Donald Trump may just cost Canada’s Conservatives the election
telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/07/donald-trump-may-just-cost-canadas-conservatives-the-electi/

Quarter of a million people march through Munich against AfD: German city the latest to see mass protests against far-Right ahead of elections
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/09/quarter-of-a-million-people-march-through-munich-against-af/

At least 200,000 protesters rally in Munich against far-right AfD ahead of German election
ctvnews.ca/world/article/at-least-200000-protesters-rally-in-munich-against-far-right-afd-ahead-of-german-election/

Peter Dutton is 'happy to take questions' but doesn't seem to have answers or a plan
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-08/peter-dutton-federal-election-press-club/104910764

Greenland plans to ban foreign political funding over Trump-led election fears: Bill to rule out interference from abroad expected to pass this week as country ...
theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/03/greenland-plans-to-ban-foreign-political-funding-over-trump-led-election-fears

Quick Glance: Denmark's Prime Minister Urges EU Unity Against Trump
- Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen asserted that Greenland is not for sale and called for a robust response from EU partners to Trump's threats.
- She received strong support from EU allies regarding the sovereignty of Greenland, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
- Frederiksen acknowledged US security concerns in the Arctic and proposed strengthening both Denmark's and the US's security presence in Greenland.
- EU leaders convened for defense talks, focusing on EU-US cooperation and boosting the defense industry amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Kejriwal claims EC refusing to upload Form 17C data; AAP launches website for 'transparency'
thehindu.com/elections/delhi-assembly/kejriwal-claims-ec-refusing-to-upload-form-17c-data-aap-launches-website-for-transparency/article69192190.ece

Trump’s re-election has enabled Dutton the chance to play his role of a lifetime: The Coalition’s failure to release a single fully costed, credible policy shows ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/trump-s-reelection-has-enabled-dutton-the-chance-to-play-his-role-of-a-lifetime-20250204-p5l9it.html

Fox News adds Lara Trump as new host: The hiring of a relative so close to a sitting president by a major TV news network is unprecedented.
axios.com/2025/02/05/fox-news-adds-lara-trump-as-new-host

Billionaire versus billionaire: Bill Gates calls Elon Musk's interference in EU politics "completely insane"
spiegel.de/ausland/bill-gates-nennt-einmischung-von-elon-musk-in-eu-politik-voellig-irre-a-1819b489-c372-4588-949e-9d2e96590c0b

Quick Glance: Gates Critiques Musk and Engages with Trump
- Bill Gates expressed concerns about Elon Musk's political involvement, particularly his support for right-wing movements like the AFD.
- In contrast, Gates considers working with Donald Trump feasible after discussing HIV research with him recently.
- Gates emphasizes his distinct stance from Musk's extreme views and advocates for laws to regulate foreign billionaires' financial influence.
- He acknowledges Trump's significant impact on innovation while also stressing the need for a cautious approach to critical issues like healthcare.
Putin’s bot army tries to swing German election: A Kremlin-backed campaign is trying to influence voters ahead of Feb. 23 poll, according to government report ...
politico.eu/article/germany-election-flood-social-media-x-russia-bots-kremlin-operation-false-news/

Crombie, Stiles pounce on Doug Ford’s hot mic admission that he ‘100%’ wanted Donald Trump to win election
thestar.com/politics/provincial/crombie-stiles-pounce-on-doug-fords-hot-mic-admission-that-he-100-wanted-donald-trump/article_4f4cfdfc-e2f4-11ef-98fa-c39602174f62.html

Trump removes Democratic FEC commissioner ‘effective immediately’: President Trump dismissed Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub from service on ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Moves to Dismiss FEC Chair Weintraub
- FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub stated that President Trump has attempted to remove her from office.
- She shared a letter from Trump claiming her dismissal, asserting her determination to resist the removal.
- The FEC operates as an independent agency, with laws prohibiting the president from firing its commissioners.
- Rep. Joe Morelle condemned Trump's actions as a disregard for legal accountability, particularly as the FEC investigates complaints against him.
Elon Musk donated $288 million to 2024 election, final tally shows: The official count of Musk’s donations further cemented him as the country’s largest -— and ...
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Trump's call for U.S. to 'take over' Gaza spurs anger and frustration in Dearborn
npr.org/2025/02/06/g-s1-46699/trump-gaza-comments-dearborn-michigan

Quick Glance: Pro-Trump Arab American Group Renamed Amid Controversy
- A pro-Trump Arab American organization has rebranded from 'Arab Americans for Trump' to 'Arab Americans for Peace.'
- Chair Bishara Bahbah stated that the name change had been considered for some time, influenced by Trump's recent comments on Gaza.
- Bahbah affirmed the group's support for Trump while rejecting the idea of displacing Palestinians from Gaza and advocating for peace.
- The organization emphasizes a lasting resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict through a two-state solution.
Record participation in Wahl-O-Mat: The Wahl-O-Mat 2025 got off to a record start on the first day after it went online: the service from the Federal Agency for ...
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Syria's interim president says organising elections could take up to five years: Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday said that organising national elections ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20250203-syria-s-interim-president-says-organising-elections-could-take-up-to-five-years

Quick Glance: Syria and Turkey Plan Defense Pact Discussions
- Syria and Turkey are set to discuss a defense pact in Ankara, including the establishment of Turkish military bases in Syria.
- The agreement may involve Turkey training Syria's new army and utilizing Syrian airspace.
- Conversations will also address plans for rebuilding Syria's economy and enhancing regional stability.
- The deal is not expected to be finalized immediately as Turkey explores its role in Syria's new political framework.
Revisiting Trump and Taylor Swift’s Tense History as They Both Attend the Super Bowl
time.com/7214111/president-donald-trump-taylor-swift-history-super-bowl-attendance-2025/

Trump vows to end ‘ridiculous’ ban: US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will soon sign an executive order ending the Biden administration’s ...
news.com.au/world/north-america/us-politics/back-to-plastic-donald-trump-vows-to-end-joe-bidens-ridiculous-paper-straw-initiative/news-story/a953d9c27b1443c237126169cec3b81c

Quick Glance: Trump Plans Return to Plastic Straws
- President Trump announced plans for an executive order to halt the shift to single-use plastics in federal agencies.
- He criticized paper straws as ineffective, making the announcement in a post on Truth Social.
- Trump's disdain for paper straws was evident during his 2020 campaign, where he highlighted their inadequacy.
- Plastic straws significantly contribute to ocean pollution, posing threats to marine life.
German civil activists win victory in election case against Musk's X: Elon Musk's social media platform X must release information enabling researchers to track ...
reuters.com/world/europe/german-civil-activists-claim-victory-case-against-musks-x-2025-02-07/

This Is So Much Worse Than Last Time: Why Democrats and the media are struggling to capture the insanity—and danger—of the new Trump administration.
newrepublic.com/article/191153/trump-musk-treasure-government-breach

Why brands should still embrace DEI
adage.com/article/opinion/why-brands-should-still-embrace-dei/2600376

‘People are worried...’: BJP’s Mohan Singh Bisht pledges to rename ‘Muslim dominated’ Mustafabad after Delhi Win
livemint.com/elections/delhis-mustafaad-to-become-shivpuri-bjps-mohan-singh-bisht-says-people-are-worried-with-name-mustafa-11739100646365.html

Germany's Left Party wants to halve billionaires' wealth: The Left Party says "there shouldn't be any billionaires." With Germany gearing up for ...
dw.com/en/germanys-left-party-wants-to-halve-billionaires-wealth/a-71550347

With a simple trick, Habeck promotes ten civil servants to top jobs shortly before the election
focus.de/politik/deutschland/formell-alles-sauber-mit-simplem-trick-befoerdert-habeck-kurz-vor-der-wahl-zehn-beamte-in-spitzenjobs_id_260701060.html

Front-runner in German election says his party will 'never' work with the far right
apnews.com/article/germany-merz-election-far-right-afd-ee33d1339f9bc0dc45703d5f880a1a70

‘Barnaby rule’ hides former deputy PM in his seat: The National Party has hidden former leader Barnaby Joyce by creating a rule that effectively bars him from ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/barnaby-rule-hides-former-deputy-pm-in-his-seat-20250204-p5l9cb.html

Before the TV duel: election campaign on the home stretch: The tone is indeed sharper than it has been for a long time. But what now seems irreconcilable must ...
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Quick Glance: Scholz and Merz Clash in Heated TV Debate
- The first TV debate between Scholz and Merz was marked by intense exchanges over migration and the AfD.
- Scholz criticized the Union for collaborating with the AfD and expressed concerns about potential post-election coalitions.
- Merz countered, asserting that there would be no cooperation with the AfD and highlighting issues in the current economic situation.
- Both candidates must mobilize their voter bases in the next two weeks to narrow the gap in the polls.
The FCC just published CBS’ raw Kamala Harris ‘60 Minutes’ interview: A newly released transcript of a contested interview with former Vice President Kamala ...
cnn.com/2025/02/05/media/cbs-kamala-harris-60-minutes-interview/

Delhi elections 2025: BJP returns to power in India's capital after 27 years - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/delhi-elections-2025-bjp-returns-to-power-in-indias-capital-after-27-years

The People Who Turned On Democrats Over Gaza Don’t Want Your Blame After Trump’s Rant
slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/02/donald-trump-gaza-strip-news-israel-democrats.html

Senate votes to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general: The Senate voted to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general, making the tenacious litigator the latest ...
cnn.com/2025/02/04/politics/pam-bondi-confirmed-attorney-general/

Peter Dutton vows to cut 'wasteful' government spending, says details to come after election
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-02/peter-dutton-vows-to-cut-government-spending/104886686

Eli Manning 'totally at peace' with missing Pro Football Hall of Fame on first ballot
nfl.com/news/eli-manning-totally-at-peace-with-missing-hall-of-fame-on-first-ballot

Trump to sign executive order that will ban transgender athletes from women's sports
cbsnews.com/news/trump-executive-order-banning-transgender-athletes-womens-sports/

Quick Glance: Trump Bans Transgender Women from Competing in Sports
- President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning transgender women from competing in female sports categories.
- The order empowers the Department of Education to investigate schools for compliance with Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination.
- LGBT organizations have condemned the move as discriminatory, while Republicans argue it restores fairness to sports.
- Trump intends to deny visas to transgender athletes wishing to compete in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Sanders Urges 'Independent Press That Reports the Truth Without Fear' of Trump Retribution
commondreams.org/news/bernie-sanders-trump-attacks-on-media

Wahl-O-Mat for the federal election goes online - | all information and alternatives at a glance
infranken.de/deutschland/wahl-o-mat-zur-bundestagswahl-geht-online-alle-infos-und-alternativen-im-ueberblick-art-6007975

200,000 march against far right in Munich: With legislative elections two weeks away, massive demonstrations took place across Germany under the slogan ...
lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2025/02/08/200-000-march-against-far-right-in-munich_6737937_143.html

Turbulence in Bangladesh as new government grapples with aftermath of Sheikh Hasina's ouster
apnews.com/article/bangladesh-sheikh-hasina-muhammad-yunus-election-protest-78f464ce30236b163b472106620de586

Clive Palmer takes fight to re-register United Australia Party before federal election to High Court
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-07/high-court-united-australia-party-registration-election/104906678

Ukraine freaks out as US and Russia push for elections: Ukrainian officials fear an alignment between Washington and Moscow could shut them out of the discussion ...
politico.eu/article/ukraine-freak-out-us-russia-push-election/

Quick Glance: Deadly Russian Missile Attack on Izium
- On February 4, 2025, a Russian missile strike in Izium, Kharkiv Oblast, resulted in at least five deaths and over 55 injuries.
- Among the injured are three children, including a seriously wounded 14-year-old girl.
- The attack damaged several administrative and residential buildings, with no military facilities in the vicinity.
- Izium, with a pre-war population of 45,000, frequently faces Russian attacks from occupied territories.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules embattled elections chief can stay in post: A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that the swing state’s nonpartisan top ...
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Poland urges Tesla boycott after Musk’s call to ‘move past’ Nazi guilt: “There is no justification for any reasonable Pole to continue purchasing Teslas ...
politico.eu/article/poland-urges-tesla-boycott-after-musks-call-to-move-past-nazi-guilt/

No cooperation with the AfD: Merz: "Last week was an exception": After the CDU party conference in Berlin, party leader Merz says in an interview with ntv that ...
n-tv.de/politik/Merz-Letzte-Woche-war-eine-Ausnahme-article25536321.html

Quick Glance: CDU Congress: Merz Rejects Cooperation with AfD
- Friedrich Merz emphasizes at the CDU congress in Berlin that there will be no collaboration with the AfD and rules out a minority government.
- Delegates unanimously adopt a 15-point plan for an "asylum turnaround," proposing stricter measures for migration control.
- Merz's announcement following the failed vote on the influx limitation law sparks nationwide protests against the CDU.
- Debate around potential coalitions post-election reveals uncertainties, while Merz and Söder advocate for unity within the party.
Democrat Calls for Investigation of Donald Trump's 'Vote Counting Computers' Remark
newsweek.com/democrats-voting-machines-trump-investigation-2018890

Democrats' new kingmaker Ken Martin tells Trump: 'We're taking the gloves off': Ken Martin to lead party’s resistance to Donald Trump after being elected ...
telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/02/02/democrats-new-kingmaker-ken-martin-donald-trump-gloves-off/

Quick Glance: Ken Martin Elected as DNC Chair
- Democrats elected Ken Martin, Minnesota's party leader, as the new DNC chair to coordinate resistance against Trump.
- Martin succeeds Jaime Harrison, pledging to refocus on working-class issues and strengthen the Democratic infrastructure.
- The election took place during the DNC's winter meeting, where Martin received an endorsement from Marianne Williamson as the best candidate.
- With only 31 percent of voters holding a favorable view of the Democrats, the party faces pressure for fundamental changes.
38 theses, 29 parties: Wahl-O-Mat launched for the early federal election: There are only three weeks left until the federal election, the hot phase of the ...
n-tv.de/politik/Wahl-O-Mat-zur-vorgezogenen-Bundestagswahl-gestartet-article25543460.html

Merz at the CSU party conference: unity as a tactic in the election campaign finale
nzz.ch/international/ja-ja-ja-wir-sind-der-schutzwall-wir-sind-die-brandmauer-ruft-markus-soeder-beim-csu-parteitag-ld.1870242

Quick Glance: Merz Firmly Rejects Cooperation with AfD
- Friedrich Merz categorically ruled out any collaboration with the AfD, stating it would betray Germany and the CDU.
- He clarified that the Union stands in the tradition of significant European decisions and does not support AfD policies.
- Merz also criticized EU bureaucracy and overregulation, providing specific examples of unnecessary regulations.
- He set a clear goal for the upcoming elections, aiming to win all electoral districts in Bavaria, and cautioned against overconfidence.
Labour to launch immigration crackdown ahead of election threat from Reform: The immigration white paper is expected to be published in March or April ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/labour-to-launch-immigration-crackdown-ahead-of-election-threat-from-reform-3527129

Fears regions will be left behind under WA upper house voting changes: There are fears regional West Australians will miss out on vital political representation ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-09/wa-state-election-upper-house-changes-regional-representation/104906182

Young men are drifting to Dutton. Will their mothers vote with them?: When young women supported the teals at the last federal election, some of their former ...
smh.com.au/national/young-men-are-drifting-to-dutton-will-their-mothers-vote-with-them-20250131-p5l8n6.html

US wants Ukraine to hold elections following potential ceasefire, Trump envoy says
news.sky.com/story/us-wants-ukraine-to-hold-elections-following-potential-ceasefire-trump-envoy-says-13301316

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says she plans to run for reelection in 2026: Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said she plans to run for reelection in 2026.
bostonherald.com/2025/02/07/massachusetts-gov-maura-healey-says-she-plans-to-run-for-reelection-in-2026/

Kosovo votes in election seen as referendum on PM Albin Kurti: The polls will determine who leads Kosovo’s stalled normalisation talks with neighbouring Serbia.
aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/9/kosovo-votes-in-election-seen-as-referendum-on-pm-albin-kurti

As Washington reels from Trump’s first actions, his voters like what they see: Most were in favor of his efforts to scale back the federal workforce ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/06/maga-voters-evaluate-trump/

From caviar to the caravan, Dutton is doing everything he can to distract Albanese and voters from his detail-free plans
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/08/from-caviar-to-the-caravan-dutton-is-doing-everything-he-can-to-distract-albanese-and-voters-from-his-detail-free-plans-ntwnfb

Marjorie Taylor Greene Gushes Over 'How Good' Donald Trump Looks: The Georgia Representative said the President is "healthy," and "sharp."
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-gushes-donald-trump-good-looks-2026386

Dutton borrows from Abbott: ‘I won’t cut frontline public services’: Tony Abbott broke his 2013 promise of no cuts to health, education or the ABC ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-borrows-from-abbott-i-won-t-cut-frontline-public-services-20250206-p5la2r.html

Labor under pressure to enact gambling reforms before election after Greens pledge to help pass stalled law
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/04/labor-under-pressure-to-enact-gambling-reforms-before-election-after-greens-pledge-to-help-pass-stalled-law

Elon Musk’s support of right-wing parties ‘is really disgusting,’ German Chancellor tells CNN
cnn.com/2025/01/28/europe/elon-musk-german-chancellor-right-wing-support-intl-latam/

Quick Glance: Scholz Critiques Musk's Support for Right-Wing Politics
- Olaf Scholz condemned Elon Musk's backing of German and European far-right parties as "really disgusting."
- In a CNN interview, Scholz accused Musk of undermining democratic progress in the EU and expressed outrage over his comments regarding Germany's past.
- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier indirectly rebuked Musk's remarks on historical guilt, emphasizing Germany's ongoing responsibility for its history.
- In recent weeks, Musk has increasingly advocated for the AfD party, which is gaining support ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for February 23, 2025.
Guardian Essential poll: more voters say Albanese ‘out of touch’ with ordinary Australians than Peter Dutton
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/04/guardian-essential-poll-voters-say-peter-dutton-more-in-touch-with-ordinary-australians-than-anthony-albanese-ntwnfb

Syrian leader Sharaa pledges to form inclusive government: Syria's newly appointed president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, said on Thursday he will form an inclusive ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/syrian-leader-sharaa-pledges-form-inclusive-government-2025-01-30/

Quick Glance: Ahmed al-Sharaa Appointed Interim President of Syria
- Ahmed al-Sharaa has been appointed interim president of Syria following Bashar al-Assad's ousting in December.
- He is tasked with forming a transitional legislature and will represent the country in international forums.
- All military factions and the former regime's army have been dissolved and integrated into state institutions.
- Sharaa emphasized Syria's priorities: filling the power vacuum, ensuring civil peace, and rebuilding state institutions.
Germany: Thousands march as AfD election campaign begins: Thousands of people protested the rise of the far right in cities across Germany on Saturday ...
dw.com/en/germany-thousands-march-as-afd-election-campaign-begins/a-71409963

Quick Glance: Musk’s Remarks on Nazi Past Threaten Germany’s Democracy
- Elon Musk expressed support for Germany's far-right AfD party, suggesting a need to move beyond historical guilt.
- Dani Dayan, chairman of Yad Vashem, condemned Musk's comments as insulting to Holocaust victims and a threat to Germany's democratic future.
- Musk has frequently endorsed nationalist and anti-immigrant views, aligning with the AfD's narrative that downplays Nazi history.
- His remarks have sparked outrage both domestically and internationally, seen as a danger to the country's democratic values.
Trump administration cuts teams that fight foreign election interference: “This is an invitation for more foreign interference,” one expert told The Washington ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/08/trump-administration-cuts-election-security-teams/

Dutton’s policies deserve ridicule, but at least they’re memorable: Peter Dutton has offered themes with little substance. Anthony Albanese has offered substance ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/tired-voters-may-be-ready-for-a-leader-who-offers-clarity-about-their-future-20250209-p5lap5.html

'Healthy' democracies can hold elections in wartime, Kellogg says: "You're gonna reach a point where they're gonna have to have ...
kyivindependent.com/healthy-democracies-can-hold-elections-in-wartime-kellogg-says/

Current Insa poll before the election: AfD and CDU lose - this is how SPD and BSW perform
berliner-zeitung.de/news/aktuelle-insa-umfrage-vor-der-wahl-afd-und-cdu-verlieren-so-schneiden-spd-und-bsw-ab-li.2294104

Labor has managed to tame inflation in an election year – but is anybody listening?
theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2025/feb/06/labor-has-managed-to-tame-inflation-in-an-election-year-but-is-anybody-listening

Marginal seats are causing concern for both major parties but it's the 'insurgents' they need to watch out for
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-04/wannon-could-decide-the-election-four-corners-analysis/104888972

Reform takes lead over Labour for first time: A poll shows support for Nigel Farage’s party is growing and the Conservatives are falling further behind
thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/reform-takes-lead-over-labour-for-first-time-9dzdxdlgb


Judge pauses Trump federal employee buyout deadline pending court hearing: A lawsuit says the Trump administration's offer of a buyout to federal employees is ...
cnbc.com/2025/02/06/trump-federal-employee-buyout-court-challenge-.html

Quick Glance: Judge Blocks Trump's Plan to Reduce Federal Workforce
- A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's initiative to incentivize federal employees to resign.
- The ruling occurred just before the deadline for applications to the deferred resignation program, which faces challenges from labor unions.
- More than 40,000 federal workers have applied, while officials warn of potential layoffs and increased scrutiny for remaining employees.
- Many workers express distrust in the program, fearing the legality and sincerity of the offers.
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Timmins news: MP Charlie Angus calls for investigation into Elon Musk over potential election interference
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