Trump admin sued over plan to deploy election monitors at US midterm polling stations

Trump admin sued over plan to deploy election monitors at US midterm polling stations

US President Donald Trump. The Trump administration has been sued over its plan to deploy a large number of election monitors at polling stations across the US during next month’s midterm elections, with the NAACP alleging that the move could intimidate voters and interfere with the electoral process.The Guardian reported that the NAACP has filed … Read more

US joins Russia, Belarus; Trump administration refuses international election observers for midterms

President Donald Trump's administration has not invited OSCE observers for the midterm elections, a first for the US in over 20 years. (REUTERS)

President Donald Trump‘s administration is not inviting election observers from Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to witness the midterms. This is the first time in over two decades that observers from the regional security group won’t be in the US, MS Now reported. In doing so, Washington has joined Russia and Belarus. … Read more

UK PM Andy Burnham rules out early general polls, says ‘no election anytime soon’

UK PM Andy Burnham rules out early general polls, says ‘no election anytime soon’

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out calling an early general election, saying his focus is on tackling the cost of living and supporting businesses rather than putting the country through another election campaign.Speaking to BBC regional political editors ahead of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Burnham was asked whether he was considering … Read more

US passport records in voter verification? Trump administration pushes new election data plan

US passport records could become part of voter checks: Inside Trump administration’s latest move. (AFP)

The US State Department is moving to expand access to passport records so state and local officials, and potentially some nonprofit organizations, can use the information to verify voter eligibility, according to a Bloomberg report based on a notice sent to key lawmakers. US passport records could become part of voter checks: Inside Trump administration’s … Read more

Who is Khalwinder Singh Bhengura? Indian green card holder arrested in Texas ahead of midterm election; here’s why

In Texas, seven people have been charged with illegal voting and misrepresenting citizenship status, including six green card holders and one Mexican national.

Six people holding lawful permanent resident status and one Mexican national subject to a removal order from the US have been formally charged with unlawfully participating in federal elections, attempting to participate in federal elections, or making false representations regarding U.S. citizenship, according to an announcement made by federal prosecutors in Texas on Tuesday. In … Read more

‘They’re desperate to affect election’: Trump declares Iran war will end after US midterms

'They're desperate to affect election': Trump declares Iran war will end after US midterms

Trump declares that Iran war will immediately end after midterm polls US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the Iran war will end “immediately” after the upcoming US midterm elections later this year.Speaking to reporters, MAGA supremo Trump said, “I think the war will end immediately after the election… They’re desperate to try and affect … Read more

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: What AfD’s big win in German state election says about ‘far right’ uprising in Europe

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: What AfD's big win in German state election says about 'far right' uprising in Europe

Nigel Farage, Geert Wilders, Alice Weidel, Marine Le Pen, Giorgia Meloni, and Viktor Orban Jeffrey Epstein’s good buddy and consent enthusiast Noam Chomsky argued that language was a means of controlling the populace. The powers-that-be decide the terms of this universal vocabulary to shape the debate and decide what’s polite and what’s not. But so … Read more

Is Netanyahu headed for setback in Israel election? No Trump endorsement raises eyebrows

Is Netanyahu headed for setback in Israel election? No Trump endorsement raises eyebrows

Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to be endorsed by Donald Trump Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud is trailing former Israel Defence Forces (IDF) chief Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition Yashar party ahead of the October 27 parliamentary elections, according to a pre-election survey, raising the prospect of a setback for the veteran leader.Although neither side is projected … Read more

Today’s election results: Who won Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Idaho?

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Candidates backed by Donald Trump scored major victories in six state primaries on Tuesday. The biggest upset occurred in Kentucky, where Rep. Thomas Massie lost a costly Republican House primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein. Rep. Andy Barr also secured the Republican nomination for Kentucky’s vacant Senate seat. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at an election … Read more

‘Are there elections in India?’: NRI blocks US media with 17-word reply

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While attending a senior dinner party with American colleagues, national research institute A series of remarks led them to question the “bubble” in which some people live. From being told lasagna doesn’t exist in India to being asked if elections exist, this pro took to Reddit to share a look back at what they call … Read more