Republican Jefferson Griffin conceded the North Carolina Supreme Court race to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs, ending months of legal challenges following the 2024 election. A federal judge rejected Griffin's lawsuit contesting tens of thousands of ballots, effectively upholding Riggs' 734-vote victory. The decision concludes litigation that questioned the...
Friedrich Merz became Germany's new chancellor after a tumultuous election. He failed to secure a majority in the first round of Bundestag voting, a first in German history, requiring an unprecedented second vote. His CDU/CSU bloc secured only 28.6% in February's elections, while the AfD gained significantly. ...
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announced his candidacy for the Illinois Senate, joining a growing Democratic primary field. He's aiming to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. Krishnamoorthi, a former Obama staffer, highlights his experience combating corporate influence and his role in Trump's impeachment. He criticizes Trump's economic policies and aims...
Former President Biden maintains his decision to withdraw from the 2024 election was correct, despite Kamala Harris' subsequent loss to Donald Trump. In a BBC interview, Biden stated that the timing wouldn't have altered the outcome, citing Harris' strong candidacy and his administration's successful agenda. He acknowledged the...
Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin has conceded his challenge to the North Carolina State Supreme Court election results. Following a federal court ruling, he will not appeal the certification of Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs' victory. Three counts confirmed Riggs' win last fall, but Griffin pursued legal action for...
Boise, Idaho, will continue flying inclusive flags at City Hall, defying a new Utah state law banning unauthorized flags on public buildings. The Utah law, which allows only specific flags like the American and state flags, was passed despite concerns from Governor Cox that it was too broad. ...
The White House proposed a budget increasing Pentagon spending by 13% to $1 trillion, including $119 billion in a separate bill. This boosts defense spending while slashing funds for education, healthcare, and social programs. Elon Musk, a presidential advisor, stands to benefit significantly, with SpaceX potentially securing lucrative...
Donald Trump plans to rename the Persian Gulf the "Arabian Gulf" during his upcoming Saudi Arabia trip. This decision has drawn strong condemnation from Iran, which views the name change as a hostile act. While the US military has used "Arabian Gulf" internally, Iran maintains its historical claim...
President Trump plans to announce next week, during his Saudi Arabia trip, that the U.S. will officially refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or Gulf of Arabia. This decision aligns with the preference of several Arab nations, while Iran strongly opposes the change, viewing it as a...
The Supreme Court temporarily reinstated Trump's ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, pending a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals review. The papal conclave to elect Pope Francis's successor has begun at the Vatican. India launched extensive military strikes on Pakistan, resulting in casualties on both sides,...
