Category Archives: POLITICS

2024 election updates: Harris joins ‘SNL,’ Trump says he’s ‘father of fertilization’

Trump calls himself ‘father of fertilization’ Speaking during his second North Carolina rally of the day, former President Donald Trump called himself the “father of fertilization,” as he described conversations with an Alabama senator about in vitro fertilization treatments. “I consider myself to be the father of fertilization,” said Trump to laughs from the audience, explaining his support for IVF, which was thrust into limbo in Alabama after a court decision in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. “Katie Britt, the senator from Alabama, called up. ‘Sir, you have to help us. You have to help us. I said, ‘Explain.’ She said, ‘About what happened with the IVF. The judge said, close all the clinics all over Alabama.’ And she said, ‘Everyone is furious.’ I said

Harris slams House speaker for suggesting GOP would cut federal semiconductor aid

ATLANTA — Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump zeroed in on the Sun Belt on Saturday as they embarked on one last weekend quest to sway every undecided voter in the battleground states. The presidential candidates pitched rival agendas on the economy — and more — that each insisted is what Americans want. “We have overcome every attack, every abuse and even two assassination attempts,” Trump said at a rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, outside Charlotte. “And now it all comes down to this.” Harris has been urging her supporters to vote early so she can be elected and provide the “new generation of leadership” that she argues she represents. “I am ready to offer that leadership as the next president of the United States of America,” she said

MPs of the Fourth Parliament Shameful start, disastrous end?

MPs of the Fourth Parliament  Shameful start, disastrous end?

November 1, 2024 5 minutes read THE good old book, the Bible, states emphat­ically that God created all things under the sun and also those beneath the ocean. He then created man in His own image to have domin­ion over all the things that He has created. To be able to effectively take charge of all the possessions, the Creator offered man an extraordinary honour, worth and value, which He also possesses to enable man to duly represent Him so that every other creature would be a subject or subordi­nate to him (man). In this case, man, by this virtue, becomes the owner (the leader, if you like) of all creatures. Very exciting and inspiring. Since then and even after the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, all

Teen with machete arrested for voter intimidation at polling place

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Teen with machete arrested for voter intimidation at polling place

An 18-year-old was arrested outside a Florida polling location Tuesday after police said he wielded a machete in order to intimidate voters. Caleb James Williams faces charges of aggravated assaulted on a person 65 years of age or older and improper exhibition of a firearm or dangerous weapon. In a press conference after the arrest, Neptune Beach Police Chief Michael J. Key said Williams “brandished a machete in an aggressive, threatening posture over his head” at two women, ages 71 and 54. 18-year-old with machete arrested for voter intimidation at Florida polling place Neptune Floirda. Neptune Beach Police Dept Williams was accompanied by seven other male teens, ages 16 and 17, who police said went to the Beaches Branch Library “to protest and antagonize the opposing political side.” “The group

‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: New York suburb overwhelmed by tight House race

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‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: New York suburb overwhelmed by tight House race

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK — When Republican Rep. Mike Lawler walked around a trick-or-treat event at Strawtown Elementary School in West Nyack Friday, he was mobbed by people asking for selfies, ecstatic that the first term lawmaker seeking reelection in a battleground district showed up. Except none of them could vote. They were all children. But after tens of millions of dollars have been spent here on a crucial House race, the kids still surprisingly knew exactly who he was — or at least supposed to be, asking if it was really him or someone in a hyper realistic Lawler Halloween costume. That’s not to say the reaction was without value — these kids’ parents do vote, and in a tight race between Lawler and former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones

What to know about mail in voting as millions of voters opt for paper ballots

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What to know about mail in voting as millions of voters opt for paper ballots

Voting by mail has steadily become a more popular option for Americans to cast their ballot, however, it has come under attack with baseless accusations of fraud and mistrust. And in recent days they have come under literal fire from suspected perpetrators. But despite these threats, election officials and law enforcement have worked rigorously to ensure that those ballots are not only delivered and counted on time but also free from any type of fraud. Director of the Board of Elections Tyler Burns holds open the mail sorter during a mail-in ballot processing demonstration at the Board of Elections office on Sept. 30, 2024, in Doylestown, Pa. Hannah Beier/Getty Images, FILE As of Tuesday, over 25.6 million Americans have returned a mail ballot and over 65 million Americans, including military

My constituents say Afenyo-Markin gives them GH1k to go and vote in Winneba – Cynthia Morrison – GhanaWeb

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My constituents say Afenyo-Markin gives them GH1k to go and vote in Winneba – Cynthia Morrison – GhanaWeb

Cynthia Mamle Morrison , the Member of Parliament (MP) for Agona West, one of four seats recently declared vacant by the Speaker of Parliament , has complained about a supposed vote-buying scheme in her constituency. Cynthia Mamle Morrison , in an interview aired on Metro TV on Thursday, October 24, 2024, indicated that her constituents have been transferring their votes to the neighbouring Effutu Constituency. According to her, she has been told that her constituents are leaving to go and vote in Effutu because the MP for the constituency, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, who is also the leader of the NPP caucus in Parliament , has been offering them GH¢1000. The embattled legislator made these accusations while lamenting about the inadequate support her constituency receives from the government despite its size.

Democrats sweat Harris’ polls, but strategists say election is ‘jump ball’: ANALYSIS

To read some accounts of the presidential race, voters could be forgiven for thinking Vice President Kamala Harris is in dire trouble, while former President Donald Trump is preparing for a White House return. But in reality, both campaigns are bracing for a coin flip of a race, with each side seeing both paths to victory and potential pitfalls, according to conversations with six operatives from both parties. Democrats have begun their biannual tradition of biting their nails down to the cuticles, a level of nervousness some in the party said falls short of a true reflection of Harris’ chances. And while Republicans are feeling strong that Harris’ summer surge has faded, they recognize the race is still far from settled for Trump while warning the party and its voters

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

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

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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 […]


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