Election

CNN's Abby Phillip hosted a NewsNight panel discussion examining the political and public opinion dimensions of the Iran conflict, with segments on whether Trump's stated claims of American support for the war align with polling data, the administration's remaining diplomatic and military leverage, and the...

In a June 12, 2022 episode of Last Week Tonight (Season 9, Episode 14), John Oliver examines key campaigns ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, including coverage of a candidate with references to Ted Kaczynski, and discusses two proposed congressional bills aimed at curbing tech...

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, formally launched his presidential campaign on Saturday to challenge incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in October's election. The campaign event featured endorsements from Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,...

Al Jazeera English reports that Kenya is facing growing concerns over political violence as groups linked to past electoral unrest are re-emerging ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Kenya Human Rights Commission documented serious rights violations during a recent by-election, signaling an escalating pattern...

Political satire and comedy are playing an increasingly significant role in shaping elections and public opinion in democracies worldwide, including India's "Cockroach Janta Party" parody, Britain's Count Binface satirical candidate, and online cartoons targeting Australian politician Pauline Hanson. According to comedian and writer Dan Ilic,...

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva maintains a lead over opposition senator Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of the October 2026 presidential election, according to a Datafolha poll released Friday showing Lula at 48% versus Bolsonaro at 43% in a potential runoff. The poll represents a...

Arirang News compiled major South Korean stories for the week of July 25, 2026, spanning Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Z Fold launch, domestic estate and wealth policy developments, regional ASEAN economic engagement, GDP performance, and Seoul's selection as host for the 2029 Invictus Games.

Isaac Saul, Kmele Foster, and Ari Weitzman on Suspension of the Rules examined President Trump's recent speech on election security, including claims about non-citizen voting and China's role in election integrity concerns. The panel also discussed Saul's interview with Bill O'Reilly and the Hunter Biden-Burisma...

Human rights organizations in Kenya are documenting the systemic recruitment of "goons"—armed henchmen deployed by political leaders to disrupt opposition rallies, incite violence, and intimidate voters—according to France 24's reporting. The practice has intensified significantly since large-scale protests against President William Ruto's government in 2024-2025,...

South Korea's National Assembly elected chairs for six standing committees on Thursday—covering education, foreign affairs, trade, health, transport, and intelligence—as part of formal mid-year organizational restructuring. Only the gender equality committee chair remains to be elected; the initial nominee withdrew her candidacy, and the seat...

The Associated Press projects that Republican candidates endorsed by President Trump will win key races in Arizona's primary elections. CBS News correspondent Fin Gómez reports on the outcomes from the state's GOP primary contests.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced that the country will no longer hold national elections, removing any future electoral challenge to his rule. According to WION, Ortega — who has governed since 2007 alongside his wife — said the move would block the opposition from returning...

Following Senator Lindsey Graham's death, South Carolina's governor appointed his sister, Darline Graham Nordine, to fill the vacant Senate seat until the next election. The appointment was legally permissible under state law but has sparked debate about whether family members should inherit powerful political offices...

Brisbane, Australia faces mounting pressure to deliver Olympic and Paralympic venues on schedule ahead of the 2032 Games, six years before the event. Since Brisbane's selection five years ago, the state government has changed and stadium disputes have delayed construction, prompting industry experts to warn...

South Korea's Democratic Party and People Power Party agreed on Tuesday to pass legislation authorizing a special counsel investigation into ballot paper shortages that disrupted local elections in June 2026. The two parties ended weeks of dispute over how to nominate the special counsel, pledging...

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced on July 17, 2026, that states failing to implement certain election security steps will lose federal counterterrorism grant money, and committed to aggressive pursuit of voter fraud cases. The statement followed President Trump's primetime address claiming U.S. election infrastructure...

President Trump delivered a nationally televised address while military conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues, according to Arirang News coverage. The speech prioritized Trump's renewed claims about Chinese interference in the 2020 election, with relatively little said about the ongoing war, prompting fresh political...

According to the Associated Press, veteran Labour Party politician and former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to become Britain's next prime minister, formally taking over from Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation last month.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced the agency will review state databases to identify cases of noncitizen voting, according to Scripps News reporting. The move follows President Trump's address to the nation in which he claimed, without evidence, that previously classified documents showed earlier elections...