Trump-backed populist barely wins Colombia presidential vote, sparking protests

Barranquilla, Colombia — A flamboyant U.S.-backed lawyer who has never held public office narrowly won Colombia’s polarizing presidential runoff Sunday, swinging the country hard right and sparking violent protests. With almost all the ballots counted, Abelardo de la Espriella held 49.66 percent of the vote versus left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda’s 48.70 percent. The 47-year-old’s slender … Read more

Gavin Newsom takes a populist turn on AI ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run

For years, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has reaped the benefits of Silicon Valley’s AI boom — in the form of tax revenue for his state and political contributions from industry leaders. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Newsom’s interests often aligned with those of tech titans, … Read more

GOP veteran defeats populist candidate in one of America’s most conservative districts

Trump warns US is ‘finished’ if Democrats control Congress The Democratic National Committee releases its long-hidden 192-page post-mortem on the 2024 election, which blames former President Biden for Kamala Harris’s loss. Commentators James Klug and Elizabeth Pipko criticize the report for ignoring Biden’s cognitive decline. They argue the Democratic Party refuses to acknowledge its problems, … Read more

Hungarians vote in key election that could unseat populist and MAGA darling Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

Hungarians are casting ballots Sunday in what is widely seen as Europe’s most consequential election this year, a vote that could unseat the European Union’s longest-serving leader and one of its biggest antagonists. It is a key moment for populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an ally of President Trump, who has traveled a long road … Read more