Column: Jimmy Carter’s accomplishments obscured by reelection defeat
In the lives of public figures a tale often takes hold and that narrative becomes their story.In the case of Jimmy Carter, it goes like…
After losing reelection, San Francisco mayor says she leaves office ‘a winner’
SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor London Breed may have lost reelection, but after more than six years at the helm of one of America’s most iconic cities,…
New York mayor warms to Trump; doesn’t rule out becoming Republican
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears open to switching parties to become a Republican, as he declined to rule out a future…
From Asian Spaghetti Bowl to Trump’s Re-election: WTO’s Role in Protecting Global Trade Under Threat
Nearly three decades after its establishment, the World Trade Organization (WTO) finds itself teetering on the brink. The role that the organization played during the…
Trump’s re-election raises fears of more book bans in U.S. schools
The national furor in recent years around banning books on race and gender in public schools is intensifying as President-elect Donald Trump threatens to shut…
A red-district Democrat offers thoughts on winning rural votes
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has a blunt message for fellow Democrats as they wail and wonder how they’ll make their way back from the political wilderness.…
Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader
WASHINGTON — House Leader Hakeem Jeffries won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic leader, receiving support from his colleagues despite the party’s inability to win back majority…
L.A. County sheriff ‘absolutely’ plans to run for reelection in 2026
Days after the general election that marked the midway point of his term as Los Angeles County sheriff, Robert Luna says he “absolutely” plans to…
Following Trump’s re-election, Arizona AG says as she won’t drop state’s fake electors case against Trump allies
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is among the 18 people who have been charged with attempting to subvert the 2020 election results in…
Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen is reelected in Nevada
LAS VEGAS — Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada has won reelection, beating Republican Sam Brown in a tight but unusually quiet race for the battleground…
Re-election for Tlaib and Omar – first Muslim women to serve in US Congress | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar have won re-election and continue their political careers after being the first two Muslim women to serve in the US…
Moldova’s Pro-EU President Sandu Declares Re-Election Victory
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessMoldovan President Maia Sandu declared victory in a crucial election on Sunday, a win that would bolster her ambition to steer the…
Can a Democrat in Trump country pull off another major upset?
AMBOY, Wash. — Two years ago, one of the nation’s biggest political upsets took place here amid the radiant greenery of the Pacific Northwest. A new…
State watchdog agency is investigating donations to Kevin de León’s reelection campaign
The California Fair Political Practices Commission is investigating donations received by Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León’s reelection campaign. The investigation was prompted by…
In tough reelection, Breed says she’s still what San Francisco needs
SAN FRANCISCO — If there’s anything Mayor London Breed has learned in office, it’s that compassion has its limits. So when she talks about her steady…
Tunisia polls open with President Kais Saied set for re-election | Politics News
Electoral body says about 9.7 million people are eligible to vote, but key presidential contenders are behind bars.Voting in Tunisia’s presidential election has opened with…
Bukele claims he cleaned up El Salvador. But at what cost?
SAN SALVADOR — The last time I was in El Salvador, nearly a decade ago, the capital was gripped by the violence of gangs who terrified…
Venezuela intensified ‘repressive machinery’ after Maduro re-election: UN | Nicolas Maduro News
Crackdown following Nicolas Maduro’s contested re-election in July has left 25 dead and 2,400 in jail.Venezuela’s government has unleashed an unprecedented wave of repression following…
Algeria court certifies President Tebboune’s landslide re-election win | News
Constitutional Court says the incumbent held his seat by securing 84.3 percent of the votes in September 7 polls.Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won a…
Polls close in Algeria’s presidential contest as Tebboune eyes re-election | Elections News
The president is expected to win five more years in the vote with no surprises anticipated.Voting has closed in Algeria’s presidential election in a poll…