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Internal divisions doom Michigan Democrats in their final days of legislative control
Read full article: Internal divisions doom Michigan Democrats in their final days of legislative controlMichigan Democrats are ending their final days in control of the state government bogged down with disunity and inaction.
A power grab by Republicans in North Carolina becomes a referendum on democracy in the states
Read full article: A power grab by Republicans in North Carolina becomes a referendum on democracy in the statesDemocrats in North Carolina were celebrating big wins in the swing state after the November election, including victories for governor and other top statewide offices.
Gov. Andy Beshear says Democrats should set partisanship aside, work to meet people's needs
Read full article: Gov. Andy Beshear says Democrats should set partisanship aside, work to meet people's needsKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says Democrats should think less about partisan politics and more about meeting people’s needs.
Battle erupts over South Korean court that will determine the fate of impeached Yoon
Read full article: Battle erupts over South Korean court that will determine the fate of impeached YoonSouth Korea’s acting leader has vowed to convey to the world that things are back to normal following parliament’s impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol.
South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeached
Read full article: South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeachedSouth Korea’s opposition leader has offered to work with the government to ease the political tumult, a day after the opposition-controlled parliament voted to impeach conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law.
A look at the whirlwind events that led to the impeachment of South Korea's president
Read full article: A look at the whirlwind events that led to the impeachment of South Korea's presidentSouth Korea’s parliament voted to impeach embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law decree this month, a shocking stunt that paralyzed the country’s politics, halted foreign policy and spooked financial markets.
South Korea's Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to 'fight to the end'
Read full article: South Korea's Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to 'fight to the end'South Korea’s president has defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges, vowing to “fight to the end” in response to attempts to impeach him and intensifying investigations into last week’s dramatic move.
Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law
Read full article: Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial lawSouth Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week’s martial law declaration.
South Korea's Justice Ministry imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial law
Read full article: South Korea's Justice Ministry imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial lawSouth Korea’s Justice Ministry has imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion and other charges in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law last week.
South Korea's democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?
Read full article: South Korea's democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?A short-lived martial law decree by South Korea's leader last week raised worries about budding authoritarianism around the world.
South Korean prosecutors detain ex-defense chief over martial law imposition
Read full article: South Korean prosecutors detain ex-defense chief over martial law impositionSouth Korean prosecutors have detained a former defense minister who allegedly recommended last week’s brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez announces bid for top Oversight job as Democrats push for generational change
Read full article: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez announces bid for top Oversight job as Democrats push for generational changeRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is running to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
South Korea's opposition leader questions President Yoon's state of mind after martial law chaos
Read full article: South Korea's opposition leader questions President Yoon's state of mind after martial law chaosSouth Korea’s opposition leader has questioned the state of mind of President Yoon Suk Yeol and vowed to make all-out efforts to get him impeached as soon as possible.
In the 6-hour mayhem of South Korea's martial law, a woman's act of resistance was a defining moment
Read full article: In the 6-hour mayhem of South Korea's martial law, a woman's act of resistance was a defining momentIn the groundswell of fury and defiance that erupted among South Koreans after their president declared martial law, it was perhaps the iconic moment.
Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament moves to vote on their impeachments
Read full article: Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament moves to vote on their impeachmentsSouth Korea’s president has replaced his defense minister as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning-but-brief imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets.
What's next: South Korean leader's martial law declaration threatens his political career
Read full article: What's next: South Korean leader's martial law declaration threatens his political careerPresident Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning martial law declaration lasted just hours but has cast doubt on his ability to govern for the remaining 2 1/2 years of his term and whether he will abide by democratic principles.
A look at the context behind South Korea's shocking martial law edict
Read full article: A look at the context behind South Korea's shocking martial law edictIt may seem that the wild scenes in Seoul, with hundreds of armed troops and frantic lawmakers storming South Korea's parliament building after the president suddenly declared martial law, came out of nowhere.
South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach president over sudden declaration of martial law
Read full article: South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach president over sudden declaration of martial lawSouth Korea’s opposition parties moved to impeach the president over the shocking and short-lived declaration of martial law that drew heavily armed troops to encircle parliament.
South Korean politician calls for investigation of biomass energy material imported from Indonesia
Read full article: South Korean politician calls for investigation of biomass energy material imported from IndonesiaA South Korean National Assembly member has called for a moratorium on wood pellet imports from Indonesia and an investigation into South Korea’s biomass use after government data and satellite analysis linked the country’s biomass imports to deforestation in Indonesia.
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.
Going Ringside Ep. 91: Will the Democrats draft Dwayne Johnson to run in 2028?
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 91: Will the Democrats draft Dwayne Johnson to run in 2028?In this episode we discuss whether Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the best option for Democrats to run for president in 2028. We also discuss whether three former WWE stars could wind up working in the White House next year.
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.
Teen accused of confronting Harris supporters with machete must stay 1,000 feet from polling sites unless he’s voting
Read full article: Teen accused of confronting Harris supporters with machete must stay 1,000 feet from polling sites unless he’s votingAn 18-year-old now faces an aggravated assault charge after the Neptune Beach Police Department said he “brandished a machete” in an armed disturbance incident.
Duval Dems confirm voters confronted by 18-year-old with machete in Neptune Beach are Harris supporters
Read full article: Duval Dems confirm voters confronted by 18-year-old with machete in Neptune Beach are Harris supportersAn 18-year-old now faces an aggravated assault charge after the Neptune Beach Police Department said he “brandished a machete” in an armed disturbance incident.
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.
18-year-old raises machete to ‘antagonize’ voters at Neptune Beach polling site: Police
Read full article: 18-year-old raises machete to ‘antagonize’ voters at Neptune Beach polling site: PoliceAn 18-year-old now faces an aggravated assault charge after the Neptune Beach Police Department said he “brandished a machete” in an armed disturbance incident.
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.
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.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the Democratic Party has plans to change Florida back to a swing state
Read full article: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the Democratic Party has plans to change Florida back to a swing stateDemocratic Party heavyweight Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear spoke to News4JAX about how the party plans to change Florida to a swing state.
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.
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.
After Biden’s debate debacle, voters express mixed reactions to his primetime interview
Read full article: After Biden’s debate debacle, voters express mixed reactions to his primetime interviewSince President Joe Biden’s performance in last week’s debate sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party, News4JAX hosted a watch party to hear from viewers at the president’s effort to assure voters he could continue the job.
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.