Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany
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Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Friedrich Merz, the man favored to be Germany’s next chancellor after elections on Sunday, is a conservative businessman who has never been a government minister and was forced out of party leadership years ago for challenging Angela Merkel. As a Christian Democrat and…

Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash
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Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Some came with complaints about Elon Musk, President Trump’s billionaire ally who is carrying out an assault on the federal bureaucracy. Others demanded guarantees that Republicans in Congress would not raid the social safety net. Still others chided the G.O.P. to push back…

The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It
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The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines It has been a rocky few months for Christian Lindner, and for the German political system that he has thrown into chaos. In November, Mr. Lindner, who was the federal finance minister, effectively toppled Germany’s fragile government in a bid for his political…

Kamala Harris Has Scrambled the California Governor’s Race Without Entering It
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Kamala Harris Has Scrambled the California Governor’s Race Without Entering It

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines In a different scenario, the governor’s race in California would already have taken shape. Aspiring candidates would have been making appearances around the state. Donors would have begun bankrolling their favorites, and organizations would have started to announce endorsements. Instead, Kamala Harris came…

Meet Germany’s Far-Right Leader, a Study in Contradictions
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Meet Germany’s Far-Right Leader, a Study in Contradictions

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines When Vice President JD Vance criticized his German hosts last week for sidelining far-right parties, he did not mention by name the Alternative for Germany, known as the AfD. But soon after his speech at the Munich Security Conference, in which he stunned…

Brazil Charges Bolsonaro With Attempting a Coup
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Brazil Charges Bolsonaro With Attempting a Coup

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s former president, was charged Tuesday with overseeing a vast scheme to try to undermine his nation’s trust in the 2022 elections and then overturn that vote even after his allies could not find evidence of fraud. Brazil’s attorney general, Paulo…

5 Factors That May Shape Hochul’s Decision on Adams’s Fate
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5 Factors That May Shape Hochul’s Decision on Adams’s Fate

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines There is little doubt, as far as the New York State Constitution is concerned, that Gov. Kathy Hochul has the power to remove Mayor Eric Adams of New York City from office. But as she faces growing pressure to exercise that authority, the…

Hochul to Weigh Removing Mayor Eric Adams. Here’s What to Know.
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Hochul to Weigh Removing Mayor Eric Adams. Here’s What to Know.

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Gov. Kathy Hochul raised the prospect of removing Mayor Eric Adams from office late Monday and met with “key leaders” in Manhattan on Tuesday to discuss “the path forward, with the goal of ensuring stability for the City of New York.” “Overturning the…

As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat
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As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines As he contemplates a run for governor next year, Representative Mike Lawler of New York was already sparring with one potential Democratic opponent, Gov. Kathy Hochul. Now, he is about to get one for his current seat, too. Beth Davidson, a well-connected Democratic…