Nov 29 Watch 6:03 How challenges to the Voting Rights Act could reshape the political landscape By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz Legal challenges surrounding voting rights in multiple states could alter the nation’s political landscape ahead of the 2024 elections. Georgia is redrawing its congressional maps after a judge ruled current maps dilute the power of Black voters. And another ruling… Continue watching
Nov 23 Inheriting the leadership of a country on edge, Daniel Noboa is sworn in as Ecuador’s president By Associated Press Daniel Noboa took on the job Thursday during a ceremony in Quito, the South American country's capital. Ecuadorians are looking to Noboa to restore the public safety that drug cartels and other criminal organizations have stolen. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 7:34 Constitutional scholar discusses legal battle surrounding Trump’s ballot eligibility By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz The legal war continues over whether former President Trump should be disqualified from the ballot in Colorado. The case is over Section Three of the 14th Amendment, which bars a person from future office if they have taken an oath… Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch 2:19 News Wrap: Zelenskyy warns conflict with Russia will spread without more aid In our news wrap Sunday, Ukraine’s president called on the U.S. to provide more funding in his country’s ongoing war with Russia, Russia’s military says it successfully test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear warheads, Moldova held elections… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch 3:53 News Wrap: Deadly shooting in Brussels prompts terror alert In our news wrap Monday, Brussels is under its highest level terror alert after two Swedes were killed in what Belgium's prime minister called attacks linked to terrorism, Poland's opposition parties appear to be on the verge of ousting the… Continue watching
Sep 11 Russia says ruling party wins most votes in occupied Ukrainian regions. West calls elections sham By Associated Press Russian authorities have been trying to tighten their grip on the territories Moscow illegally annexed a year ago but still does not fully control. Continue reading
Aug 29 Guatemalan president calls for democratic transition of power amid legal attacks on rising anti-corruption party By Sonia Pérez D., Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Hours before the country's Supreme Electoral Tribunal certified late Monday that Arévalo won this month's presidential runoff election, the countrys electoral registry suspended his party from all political activities. Continue reading
Aug 24 Zimbabwe’s election extends to second day after ballot delays By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press Voting is still underway in Zimbabwe. Hourslong delays in distributing ballot papers forced the president to extend the general election by a day at dozens of polling stations. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 7:37 How this week’s election in Ohio could decide the fate of November’s abortion vote By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, several states have put abortion rights on the ballot. This year, Ohio voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion access in the state constitution. But first, they will decide whether to raise… Continue watching
Jul 24 Guatemalans protest interference by court, prosecutors in August’s election By Associated Press Hundreds of Guatemalans demonstrated Monday to protest interference by courts and prosecutors against a progressive candidate's participation in August’s second-round presidential election. Continue reading