South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party abolished prosecutors’ supplementary investigative powers via a Criminal Procedure Act amendment, despite 61% public support for retention and warnings that victims may face delayed justice.
Former Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae won a party-member primary in the country's southeast, bouncing back after a narrow loss to rival Kim Min-seok in the central region. The wins mark a competitive start to the party's leadership race, with the national convention scheduled for August 17 to elect a new leader.
Michigan's open Senate seat primary features two Democratic millennial candidates, Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, whose differing platforms on issues like healthcare and foreign policy highlight the party's internal struggle between progressive and moderate wings, with national implications for Senate control.
A group of 20 Japanese lawmakers has formed to regulate the country's booming trading card market, addressing issues like counterfeits and bulk purchases for resale. Chaired by Seiji Kihara, the group aims to enhance market transparency and support the industry's global expansion, following significant domestic growth to 338 billion yen.
The Russian embassy in Washington criticizes a US Senate bill on anti-Russian sanctions, stating it hinders the Trump administration's foreign policy leverage amid US involvement in Iran and looming energy market collapse.
A new report argues Democrats must prioritize working-class values like economic security, self-reliance, and patriotism to build a winning coalition, rather than catering to social justice priorities favored by college-educated liberals.
NDP leader Avi Lewis is urging the Canadian government to block Thomson Reuters’ latest data-sharing deal with ICE. The agreement would give ICE access to Clear database data for fraud investigations and continuous monitoring.
Canadian NDP leader Avi Lewis demands the Carney government block a US$125m Thomson Reuters-ICE data deal, citing concerns over human rights abuses and "voter fraud" tracking. He calls for restrictions on Canadian firms doing business with ICE.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party adopted a revision to the Criminal Procedure Act, making it official party line to strip the prosecution of its direct investigation rights, including supplementary investigations. The party also plans to establish a dedicated team within the serious crimes investigation agency for vulnerable victims, with the bill expected to be voted on next Thursday.
South Korea's Democratic Party is determined to abolish prosecutors' supplementary investigative powers, despite internal and external concerns about the criminal justice system's impact on citizens. The move, timed with a leadership election, risks undermining recent parliamentary cooperation and faces criticism from civic groups following a case exposing police misconduct.
Wisconsin Democrats urge the state elections commission to allow voters to cast new absentee ballots after candidates dropped out and re-entered the chaotic gubernatorial primary race, potentially invalidating thousands of votes already cast.
Yotam Marom, a key figure in the Occupy Wall Street movement, reflects on its demise due to 'politics of powerlessness' and discusses the left's current path to building strategic power through movements and elected officials.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party and government agreed to use additional tax revenue from the semiconductor boom to create a future response fund, investing in young generations, regional development, and 'three megaprojects' including semiconductors and AI under next year's budget plan.
Former DP leader Jung Chung-rae announced his candidacy for reelection on Monday, intensifying the race for the party's leadership to five contenders. The winner will wield significant influence over candidate nominations for the 2028 parliamentary elections.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party and the government agreed to enhance support for large-scale chip cluster and AI investment projects, pledging swift legislative action. The initiative, involving a $3.16 trillion investment, aims to boost economic growth through semiconductor and AI advancements.
The Israel-Gaza war is creating deep divisions within the Democratic party, influencing primary races nationwide. Progressives are leveraging anti-war sentiment and Israel's declining popularity, while moderate candidates face pressure from pro-Israel groups and a growing segment of the electorate concerned about foreign policy and campaign finance.
The Israel-Gaza war is creating deep divisions within the Democratic Party, impacting elections and fueling a progressive movement ahead of the November midterms. Candidates face a "litmus test" on their stance regarding Israel, with polls showing growing Democratic concern over US support for the country.
Maine Democrats will hold a nominating convention to select a new U.S. Senate candidate after Graham Platner announced he is dropping out of the race following a sexual assault allegation. Platner denies the accusation, but faced pressure to resign. The party must name a replacement by July 27.
Democrats face a critical November election with two key jobs: winning the House and Senate. However, the party is in danger of failing due to "political malpractice," exemplified by the Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's withdrawal amid sexual assault allegations, highlighting internal divisions and a flawed candidate selection process.
The Maine Democratic Party accused Graham Platner's team of attempting to influence the process of selecting a replacement nominee for the U.S. Senate race, should Platner withdraw following a sexual assault allegation. Platner's campaign denied the allegations.
President Trump is intensifying warnings of a communist takeover of the Democratic Party, testing this rhetoric for the November midterm elections. While energizing his base, the message is less effective with independents and younger voters, aiming to portray Democrats as extreme and shift focus from Trump's economic record.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party introduced a bill to abolish the prosecution's right to conduct supplementary investigations, facing opposition from the People Power Party who boycotted the legislative meeting.
A new sexual assault allegation against Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has thrown Maine's crucial midterm race into disarray, potentially jeopardizing Democrats' chances of controlling Congress. Endorsements have been revoked, and the party is scrambling to find a new path forward.
Democratic leaders are calling for Graham Platner, the party's nominee for Senate in Maine, to withdraw following media reports of a sexual assault accusation from nearly five years ago. The DSCC stated it will not invest in the race if he remains on the ballot.
