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Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters' prison sentence -- Gov. Jared Polis announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was facing more than eight years in state prison for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines following the 2020 presidential election.

Gov. Jared Polis announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was facing more than eight years in state prison for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines following the 2020 presidential election.

CBS News - Politics - 53 minutes ago

Jailed Trump ally who tried to reverse 2020 results granted clemency by Dem governor

A former Colorado county clerk sentenced to nearly nine years in prison for attempting to reverse the results of the 2020 election had her sentence commuted Friday by Democratic Gov. Jared...

New York Post - Politics - 1 hour ago

Imprisoned 2020 Election Denier Tina Peters Granted Clemency By Colorado Governor

Peters, a prominent 2020 election denier, had been serving a nine-year prison sentence for tampering with voting machines.

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 6 hours ago

Colorado governor commutes sentence of former elections clerk Tina Peters after Trump pressure

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is commuting the sentence of a former county clerk and election conspiracy theorist following pressure from President Donald Trump. The former Mesa County clerk had been …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 6 hours ago

Colorado Governor Commutes Sentence of Tina Peters, Former County Elections Clerk

Peters, who alleged fraud in the 2020 election, was convicted of lying to state officials. Trump said he pardoned Peters, but that power lies with Gov. Polis.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Governor general strips 2 Order of Canada appointees of their honours -- Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has approved the termination of appointment to the Order of Canada for two former honourees, one of whom was convicted of child sexual assault and another who was sanctioned for collusion and corruption.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has approved the termination of appointment to the Order of Canada for two former honourees, one of whom was convicted of child sexual assault and another who was sanctioned for collusion and corruption.

CBC News - Politics - 7 hours ago

Colorado's Democratic governor commutes the sentence of elections clerk Tina Peters after pressure from President Trump

Colorado's Democratic governor commutes the sentence of elections clerk Tina Peters after pressure from President Trump.

Bay to Bay News - US News - 7 hours ago

Election denier Tina Peters set for release after Colorado governor commutes sentence

Democratic Gov. Jared Polis had previously called Peters’ 9-year prison sentence “harsh.” President Trump has repeatedly demanded she be released.

NBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Governor General strips two Order of Canada appointees of honours

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced Friday she approved the termination of two Order of Canada members after they were found guilty of crimes in separate cases.

CTV News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Syria appoints new central bank governor, names ex-chief envoy to Canada

Syria has appointed Safwat Raslan, head of the Syrian Development Fund, as the country’s new central bank governor, while former governor Abdelkader...

Daily Sabah - Business - 8 hours ago

Governor general strips 2 Order of Canada appointees of their honours

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has approved the termination of appointment to the Order of Canada for two former honourees, one of whom was convicted of child sexual assault and another who was sanctioned for collusion and corruption.

CBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

More kids are running marathons. A teen's death reignites a debate about the risks -- Natalie Stechyson

A 15-year-old girl collapsed and died near the finish line of the Leiden Marathon in the Netherlands on Sunday, sparking a conversation about the risks of long-distance running among teens and kids.

CBC News - Health - 12 hours ago

Delaware Senate has lengthy debate on bill to decriminalize paraphernalia for drug users

State senators were divided on a measure to decriminalize paraphernalia for drug users in Delaware Thursday, May 14, though the bill ultimately passed along party lines. Senate Bill …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Top takeaways from final governor's debate: Knives out for Becerra

Candidates running to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom repeatedly attacked surging Democrat Xavier Becerra during a testy debate in a remarkably unsettled contest less than three weeks before the June 2 primary.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 19 hours ago

Australian transgender woman wins landmark Giggle app case, sparks gender identity debate

The full bench of the Australian Federal court upheld a landmark decision for a transgender woman on Friday in Giggle, female only app case as she was excluded only because she appeared to be a...

International The News - World - 20 hours ago

More kids are running marathons. A teen's death reignites a debate about the risks

A 15-year-old girl collapsed and died near the finish line of the Leiden Marathon in the Netherlands on Sunday, sparking a conversation about the risks of long-distance running among teens and kids.

CBC News - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Xi's 'Thucydides' Trap' warning during summit with Trump revives debate over US-China rivalry

The concept, which draws on the ancient Greek historian Thucydides, describes the danger that conflict can erupt when a rising power challenges an established one.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 21 hours ago

Commentary: Who won and who lost in Thursday night's California gubernatorial debate? Our columnists weigh in

Candidates pile on the Democratic front-runner, Xavier Becerra, including a white-paper wielding Katie Porter. But nothing happened that's likely to shake up the race as it careens toward the finish. Some inspiration would help.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 1 day ago

Embattled Dem pulls sneaky power move in governor's debate — all the candidates ranked

The fourth and final gubernatorial debate of the California primary brought a surprise.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Gavin Newsom reveals 'break glass' emergency plan to block Republican governor

Gavin Newsom alluded to a secret contingency plan to block two Republicans from advancing to the general election.

New York Post - US News - 1 day ago

California Governor's Former Chief of Staff Takes Plea Deal in Corruption, Fraud Case

Dana Williamson pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit bank, wire, and tax fraud.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Top candidates for California governor face off just weeks before June 2 election

The heated debate among the seven major candidates exposed divides among Democrats. Here are key highlights.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Tax windfall may rescue Newsom's final budget as governor

The unusual early preview of his final budget comes as Gov. Gavin Newsom begins to wind down his time at the state Capitol and considers a run for president in 2028.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 1 day ago

Irish News -- Green candidate steps in as Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch boycotts 'Six One' debate

Green candidate steps in as Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch boycotts ‘Six One’ debate

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Georgia Governor Candidates Make Final Push Week Before Primary

Peach State voters will elect their party’s candidate on May 19 to face off at the Nov. 3 general election.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Alabama Governor Announces Special Elections for 4 Districts After Supreme Court Decision

The unaffected districts would still hold their primary elections on May 19, according to the governor’s office.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Georgia Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw State's Congressional Maps

Georgia lawmakers will be called into a special session this summer to consider redrawing the Congressional map.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Cannes Film Festival opens 1st day with tribute, politics, debate

The 79th Cannes Film Festival launched on Tuesday, marking the start of 12 days of nonstop premieres that will culminate May 23 with the presentation of...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Cannes opens amid AI debate, Gaza silence and sans Hollywood

The Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday against a backdrop of mounting debate over artificial intelligence’s impact on cinema, criticism over Hollywood...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clears way for chair vote

The upper chamber voted to approve Warsh's nomination by a 51-45 vote, on a mostly party-line basis.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

How do we get from a cattle fair in Macroom in 1992 to the possible next governor of California?

Steve Hilton recognised early that oligarchic fascism could be dressed up as anti-elitism. And the signs were there at a Macroom cattle fair in 1992

Irish Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Abcarian: There's one unexpectedly strong candidate for California governor

This year's field may be thin, but thanks to last week's debates feelings are starting to develop for one of the Democratic candidates.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 5 days ago

Connolly: Delaware disclosure rules risk a chill in debate

Delaware’s campaign finance rules are often framed as promoting transparency, but they risk discouraging participation in public debate.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 7 days ago

In California governor race, single-payer healthcare is a litmus test. There's still no way to pay for it

Single-payer healthcare is a central talking point in the chaotic race for California governor. In a crowded field, top-polling Democrats are declaring their support for a government-run health system but providing few details about how they’d accomplish it.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 7 days ago

Progressives' Big Dilemma in the California Governor's Race

Katie Porter is a U.S. representative with lefty street cred. Tom Steyer is a billionaire “class traitor.” Who’s the left’s best bet?

New York Magazine - Politics - 8 days ago

From Eichmann to 'New Nazis': Israel's Death Penalty Debate Takes a Turn

After October 7, Nazi Comparisons and a New Law on Capital Punishment Are Reshaping How Israel Defines Enemies – and Itself

Haaretz - Top Stories - 11 days ago

CTV QP: Colorado governor on the costly effects of tariffs -- Opens in new window

Colorado Governor Jared Polis speaks about the impact tariffs against Canada is having on businesses and consumers in the state.

CTV News - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Your guide to the California governor candidates' views on housing and homelessness

Eight gubernatorial candidates offer competing visions for California's housing affordability and homelessness crises, revealing deep ideological divides over whether solutions require more supply, less regulation or expanded social services.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 14 days ago

Speak Up: Bill sparks debate about homelessness responses

Introduced in May 2025, the Delaware House of Representatives’ Housing Committee considered House Bill 135 on April 21. According to its primary sponsor, Rep. Sophie Phillips, D-Bear, the measure aims to prohibit state and local governments from fining homeless individuals if they have nowhere to go.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 15 days ago

What is the single market as UK-EU alignment debate returns?

The key facts on the single market as it returns to political focus

Evening Standard - World - 1 month ago

New Video Of Alex Pretti 11 Days Before His Killing Sparks Debate

New video of Alex Pretti is sparking intense debate. It was recorded 11 days before the ICU nurse was shot to death.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 months ago

Outrage over racism on the pitch sparks debate about racist slurs against Kurdish team Amedspor

This week in the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s foremost sporting event, French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) hosted İstanbul’s Başakşehir in the last week of the tournament’s group stage. In the 14th minute of the game, Başakşehir’s assistant coach Pierre Webo became the target of allegedly racist remarks by Romanian assistant referee Constantin Sebastian Coltescu. After a heated argument caused by Coltescu’s comments, the two teams walked off the pitch.

Turkish Minute - Sports - 3 years ago