WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump plans an outdoor rally in New Hampshire on Saturday, the campaign’s second of the coronavirus era following one in Tulsa, Oklahoma, last month that failed to draw the crowds his advisers predicted. The campaign’s…
Read MoreBiden and Democrats rake in more cash than Trump for a second month
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden and affiliated groups raised $141 million in June, marking their best month yet and second straight month raising more than their Republican opponent, President Donald Trump. Biden’s campaign announced the…
Read MoreHickenlooper wins Democratic primary for key U.S. Senate seat in Colorado
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper shrugged off a series of campaign stumbles to win the state’s Democratic U.S. Senate nomination on Tuesday, beating a progressive challenger in a race vital to the party’s hopes of regaining Senate…
Read MoreBiden says he will consider asking for a classified briefing on possible Russian bounties
WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said on Tuesday he will consider asking for a classified briefing on allegations that Russia offered bounties for the killing of American troops in Afghanistan. Democratic lawmakers are seeking more information…
Read MoreMcGrath to face Sen. McConnell after Kentucky Democratic primary win: reports
(Reuters) – Former fighter pilot Amy McGrath, an establishment-backed Kentucky Democrat, on Tuesday won the nomination to take on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in November, NBC News and Politico projected on Tuesday, citing preliminary results. McGrath, 45, looked to…
Read MoreModerate McGrath wins Kentucky Democratic Senate primary, media reports say
(Reuters) – Former fighter pilot Amy McGrath, an establishment-backed Kentucky Democrat, on Tuesday won the nomination to take on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in November, NBC News and Politico projected on Tuesday, citing preliminary results. McGrath, 45, looked to…
Read MorePolish president leads in first-round vote, setting up close run-off
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s President Andrzej Duda got the most votes in the first round of elections, final results showed on Tuesday, as the focus turned to what looks set to be a close-fought run-off vote on July 12. Duda,…
Read MoreSingapore PM's brother will not contest July 10 election
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The Singapore prime minister’s estranged brother said on Tuesday he would not contest the July 10 election, as the deadline for nominations passed. Candidates had to register their intent to stand in the election by 1200 local…
Read MorePolish president maintains lead in election first round: majority results
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s President Andrzej Duda came top in the first round of the country’s presidential election, the majority of results showed on Monday, but fell short of the overall majority needed to avoid what looks set to be…
Read MoreFrance's Macron takes drubbing in local elections, Greens surge
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party faced a drubbing on Sunday in municipal elections, while the Greens surged into power in several big cities. In a rare bright spot for Macron, his prime minister, Edouard Philippe, won…
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