Tag: #politics

Katie Zacharia exits White House press secretary role days after appointment amid credential scrutiny

Katie Zacharia left the White House press secretary post days after her Oct. 9 appointment amid criticism of her debut briefing and questions about her legal credentials.

#politics, #whitehouse, #presssecretary, #trump

Sweden votes in national election that could see Sweden Democrats enter cabinet

Swedes vote for 349 Riksdag seats in an election that will decide who forms the next government — and whether the Sweden Democrats win cabinet roles.

#sweden, #election, #politics, #swedendemocrats

Trump’s $5,000 “Trump Dividend” Is a Campaign Pledge, Not a Program; Funding and Legal Details Unclear

Trump pledged a conditional $5,000 payment to adult U.S. citizens if Republicans win Congress; as of Sept. 10 no law, funding or implementation plan exists.

#trump, #dividend, #midterms, #politics

White House publishes records saying FBI opened 2017 probe into whether Trump acted 'for or on behalf of' Russia

White House posted records it says were declassified showing a May 16, 2017 FBI communication opening a full investigation into whether Trump acted for Russia.

#politics, #fbi, #trump, #russia

White House Orders Flags at Half-Staff After Sen. Lindsey Graham's Death

White House orders flags at half-staff through July 18 after Sen. Lindsey Graham died July 11. Vacancy shifts Senate math; special election schedule begins.

#lindseygraham, #senate, #halfstaff, #politics

Senator Rodante Marcoleta Arrested at Sandiganbayan on Plunder Charge Hours Before Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta was arrested at the Sandiganbayan on a plunder warrant alleging undeclared campaign donations, hours before Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

#philippines, #corruption, #politics, #sandiganbayan

Thai Supreme Court Accepts Ethics Case Against 44 Former Move Forward Lawmakers over Lese‑Majesté Bill

Thailand’s Supreme Court accepted an ethics case against 44 former Move Forward lawmakers over a bid to amend the lese‑majesté law, risking bans from office.

#thailand, #moveforward, #lesemajeste, #politics

Ireland’s Coalition Survives No-Confidence Vote After Week of Fuel Protests; Junior Minister Resigns

Ireland’s coalition beat a Sinn Féin no-confidence motion 92-78 after a week of fuel blockades. Government announced €505m relief; a junior minister resigned.

#ireland, #politics, #fuelprotests, #sinnfein

Liberal By‑Election Sweep Gives Mark Carney a Majority Without a General Vote

Liberal wins in three federal by‑elections push Mark Carney’s party past the 172-seat threshold, creating a majority government between elections.

#canada, #politics, #by-elections, #markcarney

To Lam Elected Vietnam’s President in 495‑0 Vote, Cementing Dual Power

Vietnam’s National Assembly voted 495‑0 to elect Communist Party chief To Lam as president, consolidating party and state power and promising a tech‑driven growth push.

#vietnam, #tolam, #leadership, #politics