Tag: Elections
German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February
BERLIN -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16, paving the...
Philippine defense secretary doesn't expect Trump will demand payment for protection
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Tuesday that he didn't expect President-elect Donald Trump’s next administration would demand that the...
Mauritius opposition wins country's election by a landslide
JOHANNESBURG -- Mauritius' opposition coalition has won the country's election by a landslide, taking all seats in the country's parliament in a major...
Elon Musk's PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says
WASHINGTON -- Elon Musk's super PAC spent around $200 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the group's...
New York eyes reviving congestion pricing toll before Trump takes office
ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering ways to revive a program that would have charged drivers a new $15...
Bitcoin has topped $87,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto's post-election rally
NEW YORK -- As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump's victory last week, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record...