Despite Kamala Harris’ loss, pro-abortion rights activists are celebrating the results of the 2024 election, arguing that abortion rights won. “When we look at the election results from this week, we saw voters in states that are really different from each other, in large majorities support abortion rights,” Elisabeth Smith, the director of state policy at the Center for Reproductive Rights, told ABC News in an interview. Abortion was a central issue in Harris’s campaign as she sought to draw a stark difference between her vision for the country and President-elect Donald Trump’s. But, exit polling shows some supporters of abortion rights still voted for Trump, despite Roe v. Wade being overturned as a result of his U.S. Supreme Court appointments. The battlegrounds of Arizona and Nevada were among 10
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Susie Wiles recently gained global attention after President-elect, Donald Trump appointed her as the 32nd White House Chief of Staff after working as his campaign manager for the just concluded US election. Wiles, a veteran political strategist, has been a crucial force behind Trump’s campaign successes, particularly in Florida, and her role now places her at the heart of Trump’s new administration. Here’s a look at 10 things that showcase how Wiles’s experience and political knowledge have shaped her career and contributed to her current position in American politics: 1. Trump’s Campaign Manager: Wiles was Trump’s campaign manager in Florida during the 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns, helping him secure critical victories in this swing state. Her work on his 2024 campaign solidified her position as a top strategist. 2.
The 27 November parliamentary and presidential elections are fast approaching. There’s a lot of singing and dancing on stages, and there’s talking at the people in far-flung communities, but not much talking with them. The politicians say they know what’s what in the country. But, do they really? They say they have a vision. But, do they really?Let’s consider the manifestos of those who appear to be the main contenders: Swapo, the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah SWAPO Swapo is all about wanting the voting public to recognise and acknowledge everything the party has done since independence in 1990, and even before. That’s why its manifesto and campaign statements are heavy on historical information going back decades.
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Nov 8 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his “spectacular victory” in the US presidential elections. In a post on X, Modi expressed optimism about working closely with Trump again to strengthen India-US relations across various sectors, including energy, defense, and technology. “Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defense, energy, space, and other sectors,” Modi posted on X. Trump, who secured a second term by surpassing the 270-electoral vote threshold with a key win in Wisconsin, reciprocated Modi’s sentiments, calling him a “true friend.” According to CNN projections, Trump has tallied 276 electoral votes, defeating
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Ondo governorship candidates signing the peace accord Political parties and candidates in Ondo State have signed a peace accord ahead of the 16th November governorship election. The signing, which took place on Friday at the International Culture and Event Centre in Akure, the state capital, was organised by the National Peace Committee, headed by former Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar. Some of the parties present at the signing of the peace accord include the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party, Action Democratic Party, and Zenith Labour Party, among others. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, urged the candidates and their parties to commit to a peaceful election. He said, “Your commitment to its implementation is critical. Therefore, as you sign
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Indigenes of the Jimba Oja community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, under the aegis of the Jimba Oja Descendants Congress (JODC), have urged Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to investigate the processes that led to the appointment of the new traditional ruler of the community. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on Friday, the spokesperson for the community and Administrator General of the JODC, Alhaji Olanrewaju Bakare, alongside other members of the community, stated that the selection of the new traditional ruler, Oba Ismail Adebayo, did not follow due process. The people, including traditional chiefs, members of the town’s development association, and other indigenes, said their preferred choice for the throne is Barrister Fatai Agboola Ibrahim, who was selected by the kingmakers. They called on Governor Abdulrazaq to rectify
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The initiative was announced by President Biden in June. November 7, 2024, 9:17 PM A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration’s program known as “Keeping Families Together,” dealing a major blow to the estimated half a million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens that DHS estimates would have benefited. The administration announced the program in June, but a coalition of 16 Republican-led states — led by Texas and Stephen Miller’s America First Legal — quickly filed a lawsuit after applications were made available in August. A federal judge put the program on hold just days after hopeful applicants filed their paperwork. The program would have provided temporary relief from deportation for undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens through a process known as “parole in place.” It would have
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Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6, 2024. – Republican former president Donald Trump closed in on a new term in the White House early November 6, 2024, just needing a handful of electoral votes to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday made his first cabinet appointment after his decisive election win, while signalling his intent to ditch the outgoing administration’s policies by talking to Vladimir Putin. Trump’s campaign manger Susie Wiles will serve as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to be named to the high-profile role and the Republican’s first
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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed concern over the paltry provision of N1.6 billion to cater to the immediate needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country. Speaking when the Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees Migrants and IDPs, Ahmed Tijani Ahmed paid him a courtesy […] The post N1.6b budget not enough for IDPs’ needs in Nigeria – Kalu appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
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The Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) is anticipated to announce the date of the Republic of Ireland’s general election later. Earlier this week, Taoiseach Simon Harris indicated a preference for a polling day on 29 November. He is the leader of Fine Gael and heads a coalition government alongside Fianna Fáil and the Green Party. A general election must be called in the Republic of Ireland before the term ends on March 2025. The taoiseach has faced persistent questions over the timing of the election for months, previously sidestepping requests to provide a definitive timeline. However, on Wednesday, he signalled his hope for a polling day on 29 November saying: “There you go, clarity.” He went on to say: “I look forward to the weeks ahead and to asking the people
Placido Hilukilwa THE Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA) has requested constituency councillors’ offices nationwide to assist in the ongoing recruitment process for the Namibian Defence Force (NDF). MODVA spokesperson Colonel Petrus Shilumbu addressed a letter on Wednesday to all 121 constituency councillor offices, urging them to receive and process application forms from young Namibians interested in career opportunities with the NDF, as outlined in the ministry’s advertisement. Photo: The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs Shilumbu said that applicants can submit their forms at any constituency office of their choice. He advised councillors to adhere strictly to the requirements listed in the advertisement and not to request candidates to present voter cards. “A voter’s card is not part of the requirements,” said Col. Shilumbu. In the past, some
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Taipei, Taiwan – Asia Pacific leaders have moved to shore up ties with Donald Trump following his re-election as president of the United States, even as questions swirl about what his return to power will mean for regional security. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told reporters he was looking forward to working closely with the president-elect and to “bring the Japan-US alliance and the Japan-US relations to a higher level”. On social media, Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol also spoke of their hope for a stronger alliance with the US and a “brighter future”. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also turned to social media to say that Australia and the US were “great friends and great allies” going into the future, while Indonesian President
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Biden, who was replaced as the Democrats’ candidate in the race by Vice President Kamala Harris due to concerns about his mental acuity, will speak to address the nation, the White House said. By REUTERS NOVEMBER 7, 2024 11:45 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden looks on during a cabinet meeting inside the West Wing of the White House in September. Biden must not continue with the Obama policy of appeasing Iran and turning a blind eye to its terrorist proxies, the writers warn. (photo credit: TOM BRENNER/REUTERS) US President Joe Biden is set to address the nation on Thursday after a stinging election defeat for his Democratic Party at the hands of Republican Donald Trump, whose stunning political comeback has reverberated around the world. Biden, who was replaced in July as
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GraphicOnline Politics Nov – 06 – 2024 , 23:43 The Acting President of the Agona Traditional Council, Nana Gyapa Ameyaw, has lauded Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his policies and commitment to advancing Ghana. Speaking on behalf of the Council as he welcomed Dr. Bawumia to Agona in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency on Wednesday, Nana Gyapa Ameyaw, who is also the Chief of Bepoa, expressed confidence in Dr. Bawumia’s vision for national development. During the address, Nana Gyapa Ameyaw noted Dr. Bawumia’s focus on development, saying, “As you have all seen, throughout his address, he only focused on issues of development and how he wants to move Ghana forward. He barely told us to vote for him. His main focus and concerns
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In the end, most voters did want to go back. Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats pounded away at a message of turning the page on former President Donald Trump and his brand of politics, promoting former aides who questioned his commitment to democracy and producing their own plans to combat things like price gouging and high home costs. Wednesday morning, though, they were reckoning with a stunning sweep by Trump, who as the now-president-elect, appeared set for a swing-state sweep and left Democrats wondering how it all went so wrong. “Complete, unmitigated disaster,” Democratic strategist Chris Kofinis said when asked about the results. “That was a wholesale repudiation of the Democratic message, the Democratic strategy, Harris’ candidacy. There is no way to sugarcoat what an abject disaster this was.”