Presidential Elections

When Facebook Poll Rating Against Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos Stunned Zuckerberg

World News | Mark Bergen and Kurt Wagner, Bloomberg | Tuesday July 9, 2019

A month before the 2016 U.S. presidential election, a rumor spread on Facebook. People were sharing a viral gimmick familiar to email spammers: Copy and paste this message to all your friends, or Facebook will share your private information. The hoax took off, particularly in pockets of the U.S. and the Philippines.

Trump's Approval Rating At Highest Point Of Presidency, Aided By Economy

World News | Dan Balz and Emily Guskin, The Washington Post | Sunday July 7, 2019

Aided by a strong economy and perceptions that he has dealt with it effectively, President Donald Trump's approval rating has risen to the highest point of his presidency, though a slight majority of Americans continue to say they disapprove of his performance in office, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll.

Facebook Will Ban Ads That Tell People in US Not to Vote

Reuters | Monday July 1, 2019

Facebook will ban ads that discourage people from voting ahead of the 2020 US presidential election, according to its second annual Civil Rights Audit published on Sunday.

US Senator Kamala Harris Dances At Pride Parade In San Francisco

World News | ANI | Monday July 1, 2019

US Senator and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris joined the large crowd and danced at the San Francisco's Pride parade.

US Democrats In First 2020 Debate, Elizabeth Warren As Top-Tier Candidate

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 27, 2019

Ten Democrats clashed yesterday in the first debate of the 2020 presidential race, with Elizabeth Warren cementing her status as a top-tier candidate and several underdogs using the issue of immigration to clamor for the limelight.

Ultrarich Americans Ask 2020 Presidential Hopefuls To Tax Them More

World News | Hamza Shaban, The Washington Post | Tuesday June 25, 2019

A group of ultrarich Americans wants to pay more in taxes, saying the nation has a "moral, ethical and economic responsibility" to ensure that they do.

Trump Launches 2020 Re-Election Campaign, Calls US "Envy Of The World"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 19, 2019

President Donald Trump launched his 2020 reelection campaign Tuesday with a rally in front of about 20,000 supporters packed into a Florida arena, chanting "USA, USA!"

Trump To Launch Re-Election Campaign In Battleground State Of Florida

World News | Reuters | Wednesday June 19, 2019

President Donald Trump on Tuesday formally launches what may be an uphill battle to persuade voters to give him four more years in office, as he bets a strong US economy will outweigh voter concerns about his unorthodox style and polarizing policies.

Will Consider Accepting Dirt On Opponents From Foreign Governments: Trump

World News | Colby Itkowitz, The Washington Post | Thursday June 13, 2019

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would consider accepting damaging information about one of his 2020 political opponents from a foreign government, despite the concerns raised by the conclusion of the intelligence community and special counsel Robert Mueller that Russia attempted to interfere in the 2016 presidential election.

Donald Trump's Son Questioned By US Senators, Says Unconcerned About Perjury

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 12, 2019

Donald Trump Jr wrapped up a return interview Wednesday with US lawmakers who questioned him about his contacts with Russians, with the president's eldest son dismissing concerns he may have perjured himself in his 2017 testimony.

Foxconn Announces Leadership Overhaul as Chairman Seeks Taiwan Presidency

Reuters | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Foxconn on Tuesday announced a leadership overhaul that will see more executives involved in the running of its daily operations, as Chairman Terry Gou seeks to run in Taiwan's 2020 presidential election.

Six Die, Protests Swell As Indonesia Plunges Into Post-Election Unrest

World News | Reuters | Wednesday May 22, 2019

Demonstrations over the outcome of last month's presidential election gripped the heart of Indonesia's capital on Wednesday after an overnight face-off between police and protesters in which, according to Jakarta's governor, six people were killed.

Indonesia's Joko Widodo Re-Elected President As Rival Cries Foul

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 21, 2019

Thousands of soldiers fanned out across Jakarta on Tuesday after the surprise early announcement of official results in Indonesia's election showed Joko Widodo re-elected leader of the world's third-biggest democracy.

Mike Pompeo Tells Russia: Don't Meddle In Next US Presidential Election

World News | Reuters | Wednesday May 15, 2019

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Russia on Tuesday that Washington would brook no interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election and wanted Moscow to take action to show there would be no repeat of its suspected 2016 meddling.

Dogs Well Positioned In 2020 US Presidential Elections

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 6, 2019

It's impossible to say who will take on Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election, but if he is defeated by a Democrat, it's likely that a dog will return to the White House after a multi-year absence.