The 2023 midterm elections pose high stakes for Trump's presidency, as a predicted Democratic House majority could lead to two years of investigations and a potential third impeachment, with Decision Desk HQ forecasting a 224-211 Democratic majority.
Members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York to vote on whether to remove prosecutor Karim Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations he denies. The vote culminates a two-year saga, with the case intertwined with the ICC's Gaza war crimes investigation and US sanctions.
The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) plans legal action against protesters and the National Election Commission for disrupting operations at Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium, which houses nine sports federations, due to a ballot-shortage controversy and alleged election fraud.
A software glitch in New Jersey mistakenly registered approximately 6,600 non-citizens to vote between mid-2023 and mid-2024, with nearly 400 casting ballots. Governor Mikie Sherrill ordered an investigation and removal of ineligible registrations, while the incident reignited debate over election integrity.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party and main opposition People Power Party are clashing over the timing of a public ballot recount for the June 3 local elections. The DP seeks an immediate recount to verify ballot handling, while the PPP insists a special counsel investigation should precede it due to fraud allegations.
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.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced a software error registered approximately 6,600 noncitizens as voters between June 2023 and June 2024, despite their non-citizenship indication. Fewer than 400 voted. The state is removing them and replacing the vendor, with Sherrill emphasizing accountability.
CNN's Harry Enten warns Democrats' current four-point generic ballot lead is insufficient to retake the House, unlike past cycles with 10+ point leads. Despite tough House maps due to gerrymandering, the Senate GOP majority appears vulnerable.
President Trump's views on Jimmy Carter have shifted from criticism to reflection as he faces similar challenges in Iran and with inflation, prompting a reevaluation of his legacy.
Intercity rail travellers in Great Britain may face disruptions this summer due to potential strikes on two mainlines (LNER and Avanti West Coast) and reduced timetables on the Midland mainline (East Midlands Railway) because of malfunctioning Hitachi trains.
The contest for Johor's 56-seat assembly places Anwar Ibrahim's multi-ethnic party in a difficult spot. Analysts suggest the election's significance lies not in who wins, but the margin of victory, with a key benchmark for Anwar's party being an increase in their previous seat count.
A US District Judge has finalized the SEC settlement with Elon Musk over his Twitter acquisition, approving the $1.5 million penalty while criticizing the case's handling.
Former Maine state Senate President Troy Jackson has filed to potentially replace U.S. Senate hopeful Graham Platner, who faces sexual assault allegations. Jackson believes Platner will withdraw, stating the movement is bigger than him and that Platner cannot defeat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.
국민의힘 정점식 원내대표는 민주당의 상임위원장 단독 선출에 대해 "중진회의를 소집해 향후 투쟁 방향에 대해 중진들의 의견을 들어볼까 생각도 갖고 있다"고 밝혔다. 장동혁 대표의 거취 문제에 대해서는 "늦지 않게 결론이 나야 한다"고 말했으며, 잠실 투표용지 재검표도 고려해볼 만하다고 언급했다.
President Trump marked America's 250th Independence Day with a speech on the National Mall, praising history, his actions in Iran, and warning against communism, while also vowing to restrict mail-in ballots. The event proceeded after a severe thunderstorm, followed by a large fireworks display.
Barisan Nasional (BN) is challenging Anwar's Pakatan Harapan (PH) in upcoming state polls, a move that could destabilize the prime minister's fragile administration. Analysts suggest an immediate collapse is unlikely, but a strong BN performance might prompt demands for early national elections.
A special parliamentary committee investigating ballot shortages from the June 3 local elections inspected a Seoul gymnasium storing ballot boxes. Protesters demanding an election rerun blockaded the venue for 27 days, leading to scuffles and one arrest. The committee confirmed materials were present but noted a lack of security.
The Supreme Court's 2025 term saw major rulings on birthright citizenship, affirmed by the justices, and a Mississippi law on mail-in ballots, also upheld. The court also addressed presidential power, with some decisions showing pragmatic conservatism and others revealing philosophical divides.
A federal judge in Arkansas has invalidated state laws that imposed stricter rules on collecting signatures for ballot initiatives, ruling they infringed upon voters' free speech rights. The decision, which favored groups like the League of Women Voters, struck down requirements for photo ID and reading the full ballot question before signing.
A South Korean parliamentary committee investigating ballot shortages during June local elections will conduct on-site inspections in Seoul, including the Songpa District Election Commission and Olympic Park, amid ongoing protests and claims of election fraud.
A South Korean parliamentary committee investigating ballot shortages during the June local elections will conduct its first on-site inspection this week at the Songpa District Election Commission and the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium. The committee plans hearings in July and may file complaints against uncooperative witnesses.
An Australian parliamentary inquiry has recommended new laws to police behaviour at polling booths after last year's federal election, citing "assaults on democracy" by third parties like the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and Advance. The Coalition dismissed the findings as a "hyper-partisan witch hunt."
The US Supreme Court issued several key rulings concerning Donald Trump, including expanding presidential firing power over regulators, preserving the Federal Reserve's independence, upholding mail-in voting rules, and allowing a sexual abuse judgment against him to stand.
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is qualified to run for the seat, ordering his inclusion on the August primary ballot. The court affirmed a lower court's decision, finding the Division of Elections abused its discretion in removing the challenger.
