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Catherine Connolly, an independent politician, has secured Ireland's 10th presidency, winning 63.36% of the first preference votes in a landslide victory. Supported by left-wing parties, including Sinn Fein, Connolly competed with Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys, a former government minister, in the election. The results were
Apportionment (Election law)
The 2024 midterm elections have taken an unusual turn, with both parties engaging in a high-stakes game of redistricting politics in state capitals and courthouses. Rather than focusing on traditional efforts like recruiting candidates and early fundraising, political operatives are now concentrated on drawing new congressional maps, which could significantly
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As millions of viewers tune in to hyperpartisan debates on social media, the left is finally taking notice of the lucrative and attention-grabbing world of online debate, hoping to replicate the success of right-wing personalities like Charlie Kirk and extend their reach to a wider audience. The recent Anti-Trump Tour,
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As Japan's history reached a significant milestone, Takaichi Sanae became the first female prime minister after winning the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and facing a successful election by both chambers of the National Diet. She is now poised to lead a minority government in a
Drug traffic
A group of Republican senators who once threatened to block President Donald Trump's military actions without congressional approval have largely gone silent as Trump's administration continues to carry out deadly attacks on alleged drug smugglers in Latin America. During Trump's first stint as president,
Apportionment (Election law)
Virginia Democrats are convening a special session on Monday to redraw the state's US House districts, a move aimed at boosting the party's chances in next year's midterm elections. The effort comes as Republican lawmakers in other states have approved new congressional maps aimed
Federal employees
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a Republican bill to pay essential government employees during the ongoing government shutdown, citing concerns that it would give President Trump too much discretion over which workers receive compensation. The defeat was part of a series of failed partisan votes on the 23rd day of
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As Japan's history reached a significant milestone, Takaichi Sanae became the first female prime minister after winning the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and facing a successful election by both chambers of the National Diet. She is now poised to lead a minority government in a
Muslims
Muslims in Bihar, a state with a 17.7% Muslim population, face underrepresentation in the upcoming assembly polls. Despite making up 20% of the population in 87 constituencies, Muslim candidates have received only 34% of the total tickets distributed by the major parties. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has fielded
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China's senior officials have emphasized the need to build a modernized industrial system and reinforce the foundations of the real economy as key priorities in the 15th Five-Year Plan, as outlined in the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and
Federal law
The Department of Justice is set to deploy federal election observers to California and New Jersey, targeting two Democratic states holding off-year elections following requests from state Republican parties. The DOJ announced its plan to monitor polling sites in Passaic County, New Jersey, and five counties in southern and central
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Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating former President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents and role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election, has accepted the dare of congressional Republicans, offering to testify publicly before the House and Senate Judiciary committees. In a letter to House and
