POLITICS

AI-generated videos and photos used for political disinformation are the scourge of a busy global election year, and Brazil is scrambling to regulate the technology ahead of municipal polls.

Venezuela has invited the European Union to send a team to observe presidential elections on July 28 in which President Nicolas Maduro is widely expected to seek another term.

Senegal on Thursday looked set to elect its new president on March 24 and end weeks of crisis triggered by the delay to the poll, after the top constitutional body agreed to the new date suggested by the president.

The announcement marks a stark turnabout from McConnell, who had previously referred to Trump as "morally responsible" for the Capitol siege.

The announcement comes after Musk's private meeting with Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, where they discussed undisclosed matters.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brandished a gun while inspecting a major operational training base, urging his military to intensify "actual war drills", state media reported Thursday.

The decision follows Biden's success in winning Minnesota on Super Tuesday and the recent downsizing of Phillips' campaign staff, particularly before the Michigan primary, where he fell short with less than 3% support.

Phone in hand, Argentina's President Javier Milei has become a social media junkie who tears into opponents, shares bizarre memes, vents and retweets with a gusto that has seen him dubbed an online "troll."

A senior Venezuelan ruling party official said Wednesday he "had no doubt" President Nicolas Maduro would be their candidate in elections set for July 28.

Nikki Haley will withdraw from the 2024 presidential race after losing all states except Vermont on Super Tuesday.

"I can't tell you how much it means to me to be your nominee to be the next senator from the great state of Texas," Allred said Tuesday.

Trump notched victories in Texas, California, and 10 other states, while Nikki Haley prevented a clean sweep by winning Vermont. On the Democratic side, President Biden swept all 15 states with Democratic contests, including the Iowa caucuses.

Trump's resurgence in recent polls challenges Biden amid economic worries and concerns over democracy, adding uncertainty to the 2024 presidential race.

In a filing on Monday, defense attorney Todd Blanche said, "American voters have the First Amendment right to hear President Trump's uncensored voice on all issues related to this case."

The success marks another triumph for Trump as he heads into Super Tuesday, where results from 16 states and one territory will play an important role in the race for the presidential nomination.

The Supreme Court unanimously rules in favor of Trump, granting him eligibility for the Colorado primary ballot.

Haley's triumph, with nearly 63 percent of the vote, came in the Washington, D.C. Republican primary held over the weekend. Trump trailed behind with 33.22 percent of votes.

Jennifer spent her weekend calling California voters, urging them to cast their ballot in Tuesday's primary election for Democrat Peter Dixon.

Trump's latest victories solidify his lead with 244 delegates, while Nikki Haley trails at 24 in the race for the 1,215 needed for the Republican nomination.

Oil prices rose over 1% on Friday ahead of an OPEC+ decision on production cuts, driven by market expectations of supply constraints and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The ruling, issued by Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter, a Democrat, asserted that Trump's involvement in the January 6, 2021, insurrection rendered him ineligible for office under the 14th Amendment.

Biden arrived in Brownsville, Tex., where he met with federal Border Patrol agents and local law enforcement officials. In contrast, Trump's visit to another city along the U.S.-Mexico border portrayed a different tone. He met with Border Patrol officials and the Texas National Guard, walking by a wall of razor wire and military vehicles.

Daines, who also serves as the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, has been cautious in responding to speculation about succeeding McConnell.

The thorough examination, lasting over two and a half hours, concluded with Dr. O'Connor stating that Biden "is a healthy, active, robust 81-year-old male who remains fit to successfully execute the duties of the presidency."

Suozzi's return to Congress holds significance as it adds to the challenges faced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., in managing a fragile majority.

Tuvalu's new Prime Minister Feleti Teo says his government is focused on the "many key development priorities" facing his Pacific Island nation, not debates about Taiwan relations that have consumed outsiders.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos told Australia's parliament his country was on the "frontline" of a battle for regional peace Thursday, pledging resolve as he sought support in maritime disputes with China.

The specific funding bills pertain to critical agencies, including agriculture, veterans affairs, and housing. Under the newly negotiated terms, these agencies will now be funded through March 8, while the remaining government funding will be extended until March 22.

Despite the ruling, early voting for the Illinois primary is already underway, and the judge stayed her decision until Friday. The temporary stay grants Trump the opportunity to appeal the order and ensures his name remains on the ballot, at least until the end of the week.