Trump calls for Ukraine to hold elections to potentially replace Zelensky as he takes swipe at president’s approval rating
Trump claimed Zelensky, who was first elected in 2019, has a “4% approval rating” — despite polls showing the Ukrainian president hovering just above 50%.
Trump signals support for Russia's demand that Ukraine hold presidential elections
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signaled support for Russia's call for elections to be held in Ukraine, as negotiations to end the war kicked off in Saudi Arabia between Washington and the Kremlin.
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Zelenskyy meets with Trump envoy in Ukraine as questions swirl about US support
In Ukraine, despite the diplomatic talks, the situation remains volatile. And after sharp words from President Trump this week, President Zelenskyy appears to be changing his tone. Richard Engel reports from inside Ukraine.
Top White House aide says Trump is ‘obviously very frustrated’ with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
National security adviser Mike Waltz says President Donald Trump’s increasingly tough criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy reflects the growing frustration with what is seen as his creating roadblocks to finding an endgame to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Live updates: Senate to vote on Kash Patel’s confirmation for FBI director
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing that he won’t seek reelection next year. Later Thursday, the Senate is expected ...
Presidential election in breakaway Abkhazia will go to second round
A presidential election held on Sunday in the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia produced no clear winner, setting up a ...
US election observer charged with felony after refusing to wear mask during 2024 presidential count
A Washington election observer has been charged with a felony after refusing to wear a mask during the November presidential ...
Hawley embraces populism in ‘vote-a-rama’
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), an ardent supporter of fellow populists President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, voted for several Democratic amendments during the process.
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Ecuador’s conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer are leading early presidential voting results
Polls have opened in a presidential election in Ecuador that has shaped up to be a repeat of the 2023 race, when voters chose ...
Ecuador’s president questions first-round election results in a claim ruled out by election observers
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa claimed, without evidence, that the first round of the country’s presidential race was rife ...
Many in new survey suggest news consumption, spending influenced by 2024 election
A new YouGov poll has found that almost half of Americans, 44 percent, are now consuming news differently than they did ...
Romania's Iohannis steps down, leaving caretaker president in charge until election rerun in spring
BUCHAREST, Romania — After over a decade in office, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis stepped down on Wednesday and has been ...
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2024 presidential election boosts Ruger's firearms sales, profits
Sturm Ruger & Co. appeared to have experienced a sales uptick during the fourth quarter in the aftermath of the failed assassination attempts on President Donald Trump during the 2024 ...