Tag: Elections

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...

Round 2 in the Trump-vs-Mexico matchup looks ominous for Mexico

MEXICO CITY -- Mexico is facing a second Donald Trump presidency, and few countries can match its experience as a target of Trump's...