Oct 15 MeToo leader launches hashtag to mobilize voters By Errin Haines, Associated Press The new hashtag #MeTooVoter was unveiled Tuesday, on the same day as the fourth Democratic presidential debate. Continue reading
Sep 18 Netanyahu faces uphill battle to form a coalition after repeat election By Aron Heller, Associated Press As election results come in, neither of Israel's main political parties appear able to secure a parliamentary majority with their prospective ideological allies. Continue reading
Sep 17 Israelis vote in redo election that will test Netanyahu By Aron Heller, Associated Press Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest serving leader in Israeli history, is seeking a fourth consecutive term in office, and fifth overall, but he faces a stiff challenge from retired military chief Benny Gantz. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 5:51 News Wrap: North Korea says it’s open to new nuclear talks with U.S. In our news wrap Monday, North Korea says it is willing to restart nuclear talks with the U.S. Previous discussions stalled after President Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un held a failed summit in Hanoi in February, but Trump… Continue watching
Aug 30 DNC to recommend scrapping virtual caucus plans in Iowa and Nevada By Michelle L. Price, Alexandra Jaffe, Bill Barrow, Associated Press The state parties had planned to allow some voters to cast caucus votes over the telephone in February 2020 instead of showing up at traditional caucus meetings. Continue reading
Aug 12 Guatemela elects conservative Giamattei as president By Sonia Perez D., Associated Press Turnout as low as 45% appeared to suggest widespread disillusionment with the political status quo in general. Continue reading
Aug 11 Guatemalans to vote in close presidential runoff By Associated Press Guatemalans voted Sunday in a presidential runoff pitting former first lady Sandra Torres against conservative Alejandro Giammattei in a nation beset by poverty and unemployment, and dealing with migration issues. Continue reading
Jul 25 Senate report: all 50 states were targeted by Russian interference ahead of 2016 elections By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday blocked a House-passed bill that would authorize $775 million to beef up state election systems. GOP leaders made the case that the Trump administration has already made great strides in protecting the vote… Continue reading
Jul 25 Mueller’s testimony divides Congress on need to strengthen election security By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Former special counsel Robert Mueller's warning that Russian interference is still happening "as we sit" is putting pressure on Republican leaders in Congress to join Democrats in passing additional election security legislation. Continue reading
May 29 Israeli parliament votes to dissolve, calling second election this year By Associated Press The vote by Israel's parliament sends the country to an unprecedented second snap election this year as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a governing coalition before a midnight deadline. Continue reading