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People with felony records can vote in Nebraska, court rules

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People with felony records can vote in Nebraska, court rules

OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska’s top election official had no authority to strip voting rights from people convicted of a felony, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision that could add hundreds of new voters to the rolls and potentially help tip the balance on Nov. 5. The order by Republican Secretary of State Bob Evnen could have kept 7,000 or more Nebraskans from voting in the upcoming election, the American Civil Liberties Union has said. Many of them reside in Nebraska’s Omaha-centered 2nd Congressional District, where both the race for president and the makeup of Congress could be in play. Nebraska overall is heavily Republican but is one of only two states — the other is Maine — that apportions its Electoral College votes by congressional district. The

Biden to visit Florida, calls on Johnson to ‘step up’ on disaster aid

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Biden to visit Florida, calls on Johnson to ‘step up’ on disaster aid

President Joe Biden on Friday said he believes his administration is “breaking through with the truth” when it comes to misinformation surrounding the federal response to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Though Biden also continued his vocal criticism of former President Donald Trump, who he said was “not singularly to blame” for the proliferation of false claims in recent weeks but “has the biggest mouth.” The comments came as Biden met with Vice President Kamala Harris, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and other officials at the White House to discuss the back-to-back storms that ravaged Florida, North Carolina and other parts of Southeast. The president will travel to Florida on Sunday to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Milton, the White House announced. Biden on Friday reiterated his call for lawmakers

October 08 Aurora mayor pushes back against Trump’s misleading rhetoric on crime before visit Republ

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October 08 Aurora mayor pushes back against Trump’s misleading rhetoric on crime before visit Republ

Republican Mike Coffman says Trump’s claims are “grossly exaggerated.” Mike Coffman, the Republican mayor of Aurora, Colorado, fired back at former President Donald Trump Tuesday before the GOP presidential candidate’s planned visit to his town over false claims about its immigrant community. Coffman issued a statement on his Facebook page criticizing the former president over his false comments that claimed, without any evidence, that crime was on the rise due to Venezuelan migrants. Mike Coffman on Aug 1, 2017. John Leyba/Denver Post via Getty Images Trump, who first brought up the false claims during the ABC News presidential debate in September, is scheduled to visit the city Friday. “The reality is that the concerns about Venezuelan gang activity have been grossly exaggerated. The incidents were limited to several apartment complexes

October 08 Harris goes after Trump’s false claims about FEMA’s storm response Harris, as part of a m

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October 08 Harris goes after Trump’s false claims about FEMA’s storm response Harris, as part of a m

Vice President Kamala Harris went after Donald Trump for his false claims about FEMA in the wake of devastating storms in the Southeast during an appearance on ABC’s “The View” on Tuesday. “It’s profound and it is the height of irresponsibility and, frankly, callousness,” Harris said of Trump’s claims. “Lives are literally at stake right now.” Harris described personal stories she heard from those affected by Hurricane Helene and its aftermath after traveling to Georgia and North Carolina. “People are losing their home with no hope of ever being able to reconstruct or return, and the idea that somebody would be playing political games for the sake of himself — but this is so consistent about Donald Trump,” she said. “He puts himself before the needs of others. I fear

Hamas Execution of Israeli Hostages Intensifies Pressure on Netanyahu

Hamas Execution of Israeli Hostages Intensifies Pressure on Netanyahu

The six hostages slain by Hamas in southern Gaza are pictured here: (Top row, from left) Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, and (Bottom row, from left) Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Carmel Gat. Credit: Hostages Families Forum via AP

The brutal execution of six Israeli hostages by Hamas fighters in southern Gaza has sent shockwaves through Israel, potentially destabilizing the fragile coalition government and increasing pressure for a deal to end the 11-month war. The incident, reminiscent of the Munich massacre of 1972, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability. The hostages, held […]

Trump Indicted Again in Election Interference Case Following Supreme Court Ruling

Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Leads to Fresh Indictment for Trump

Donald Trump speaks to supporters in Michigan on August 26. (Getty Images)

A newly convened grand jury has issued a fresh indictment against former President Donald Trump for his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. This development follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that granted Trump limited immunity from prosecution. The superseding indictment, presented to a new grand jury unfamiliar with the case, retains […]

AfD Secures Historic Win in Thuringia, Challenges German Political Landscape

Björn Höcke, the AfD's contentious top candidate in Thuringia, celebrated what he termed a "historic victory."

Björn Höcke, the AfD's contentious top candidate in Thuringia, celebrated what he termed a "historic victory." Getty Images

In a historic first for post-World War II Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has secured a decisive victory in the eastern state of Thuringia, garnering 32.8 percent of the vote in Sunday’s regional elections. This triumph marks the first time a far-right party has won a state election in Germany since 1949. […]

Puigdemont Flees Spain After Eluding Arrest, Returns to Belgium

Puigdemont Flees Spain After Eluding Arrest, Returns to Belgium

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Catalonia’s former separatist leader, Carles Puigdemont, has departed Spain for Belgium, evading an extensive manhunt and an arrest warrant issued by Spanish authorities. This development comes just a day after Puigdemont made a surprise appearance at a rally in Barcelona. Puigdemont’s lawyer, Gonzalo Boye, confirmed his client’s departure on Friday via Catalan radio, though he […]

International Pressure Mounts as Maduro Blames Unrest on Far-Right Conspiracy

Venezuela's Maduro Faces Growing Isolation Amid Election Controversy

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Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s authoritarian leader, has blamed the recent unrest following the disputed presidential election on a far-right conspiracy, as international condemnation and diplomatic isolation intensify. Maduro accused his political rivals, Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado, of orchestrating the turmoil. Addressing foreign journalists at the presidential palace, Maduro struck a defiant tone, claiming […]

Trump’s Latest Comments on Harris Spark Outrage Over Alleged Misogyny

Donald Trump (pictured left) made the contentious remarks about Kamala Harris (pictured right) during an interview with Fox News

Donald Trump (pictured left) made the contentious remarks about Kamala Harris (pictured right) during an interview with Fox News (Image: Getty)

Former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy with his latest comments about Vice President Kamala Harris, suggesting that world leaders will “walk all over her” due to her appearance. In an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham, Trump stated that Harris would be treated as a “play toy” because of “how she looks.” “She’ll be […]

Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan Freed in Russia-West Prisoner Swap

Russia and West Engage in Major Prisoner Swap Involving US Journalist Evan Gershkovich

Evan Gershkovich hears the verdict in an Ekaterinburg court in July. Photo: Alexander Nemenov/AFP/Getty Images

A significant prisoner exchange between Russia and the West is underway, with Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich among those being released from a Russian prison, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the situation. Sources with knowledge of the planned exchange confirmed to the Guardian that a major swap would take […]

Venezuela’s Presidential Election Results in Standoff as Both Sides Claim Victory

Venezuela's Presidential Election Results in Standoff as Both Sides Claim Victory

Venezuelan opposition figures Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez address the media during a joint press conference on Monday. Machado, a prominent opposition leader, is positioned on the right, while Gonzalez, the opposition's presidential candidate, stands to her left. The opposition has publicly denounced the electoral authority's decision to declare Nicolas Maduro's re-election as president. (Photo credit: Gaby Oraa/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Venezuela’s presidential election has resulted in a high-stakes standoff as both President Nicolas Maduro and opposition candidate Edmundo González claim victory. The election, seen by many as a chance to end 25 years of single-party rule, has left the nation in a state of uncertainty. Election officials have delayed releasing detailed vote tallies, proclaiming Maduro […]

Kamala Harris Secures Obama Endorsement in Bid for White House

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Kamala Harris speaking to the Obamas

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Kamala Harris to take on Donald Trump in the upcoming US presidential election, marking a heartwarming turn of events. The endorsement comes after a period of silence from the Obamas, who had previously suggested an open contest to decide the Democratic nominee. […]

Netanyahu Defends Gaza War in Congress, Faces Protests Inside and Out

In the background, House Speaker Mike Johnson (left) and Senate Foreign Relations Chair, Sen. Ben Cardin (right), take in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol.

In the background, House Speaker Mike Johnson (left) and Senate Foreign Relations Chair, Sen. Ben Cardin (right), take in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol. (Reuters)

In a landmark speech to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to rally support for the war against Hamas in Gaza. His address was marked by a raucous reception from mostly Republican politicians, but also by significant protests both inside and outside the Capitol. “When we fight Iran, we’re fighting the most radical and […]