Elections

Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP’s slim majority

Perspective: Wilma Smithers

Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans’ already-slim majority, telling President Donald Trump that the Democratic district “topples corrupt presidencies.”

‘Shocked’ China demands US release Maduro after ‘trampling’ Venezuela’s sovereignty

Perspective: Wilma Smithers

China delivered a strongly worded message to the United States on Monday at an “emergency” meeting of the UN Security Council, calling on Washington to abide by international law, end its illusion that it is the world’s police force and court, and to immediately release Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Asfura won Honduras' presidential election, electoral authorities said Wednesday afternoon, ending a weeks-long count that has whittled away at the credibility of the nation's electoral system.

Kast’s Victory in Chile Is Another Win for Global Right-Wing Movement

Perspective: Buck Harrington

José Antonio Kast, who was elected president on Sunday, is the latest conservative to rise to power promising strict law and order measures.

Michael Dell to fund 25 million "Trump accounts" with $6.25 billion gift

Perspective: Woke Wilma

The gift will extend the reach of the accounts beyond newborns eligible for government seed money.

After narrow 2022 Senate loss

Perspective: MAGA Dude

Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launches 2026 gubernatorial campaign, joining a crowded Democratic field vying for Gov. Tony Evers' open seat.

Georgia judge drops election interference case against Trump

Perspective: Woke Wilma

A judge in the southern state of Georgia ruled that the case against Trump 'is hereby dismissed in its entirety'.

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser says she will not seek reelection

Perspective: Dr. Calma

Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, has served as mayor since 2015 after spending more than a decade in municipal government, including on the city council.