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"After Biden’s catastrophic debate performance laid bare his unfitness to run for a second term, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood behind his candidacy. It was the dread party establishment, including Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, that was trying to push Biden #Biden2024 #Progressives #PartyEstablishment #US

Nayib Bukele’s route to erasing limits on power in El Salvador — With his candidacy for a third term already formalized, the promise of alternation goes up in smoke in a country where the Constitution is being rewritten to suit him https://t.co/qFMWdTMTfp #ElSalvador #NayibBukele #PoliticalPower #SV

Le Pen declares French presidential candidacy after court shortens her sentence for misappropriating funds. She says she won’t need to wear an ankle bracelet on the campaign as the sentence will be pending while she appeals the verdict once more https://t.co/i0JBStafUm #LePen #FrenchElection #Politics #FR

Macron has just torpedoed Stubb's candidacy because he will do everything possible to ensure that he, and not anyone else, is the one sitting at the table with Putin. This initiative is not worth a single cent of support and has no chance of succeeding https://t.co/YPaQgTjQT3 #Macron #Putin #Politics #FR #RU #FI

Fatah's first major conference in a decade has seen 90-year-old President Mahmoud Abbas re-elected as head amidst widespread Palestinian dissatisfaction, calls for reforms, and concerns over his son’s candidacy for a senior position, while the party promises unity and democracy amid growing pressures from external stakeholders and internal divisions. #Palestine #Fatah #Leadership #PS #IL #US #EU #AR

Eduardo Bolsonaro, the ousted federal deputy, acknowledged signing a financial management contract for a film about his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, despite previously claiming he held no management role and only ceded his image rights; revelations from The Intercept Brasil revealed he acted as an executive producer, raising questions about financial dealings with controversial banker Daniel Vorcaro, amid a backdrop of ongoing investigations and political fallout within the Bolsonaro family, which may affect Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential candidacy. #EduardoBolsonaro #BrazilPolitics #FilmFinancing #BR #US

Residents of Makerfield are poised to become central to a crucial by-election that may determine the future of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, as the safe Labour seat faces a formidable challenge from Reform UK and the potential candidacy of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who aims to replace Starmer amidst a growing demand for his resignation. #Politics #Elections #LabourParty #GB

Andy Burnham's potential return to Parliament has gained momentum as a Labour MP has stepped down to allow his candidacy, and with key opposition from within the party diminished, the focus now shifts to whether he can win the pivotal by-election in Makerfield, where he faces a strong challenge from Reform UK. #LabourParty #ByElection #PoliticalLeadership #GB

Following the Labour Party's significant defeat in the recent UK local elections, speculation regarding the future of party leader Keir Starmer has intensified, especially after prominent figures like Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned in response to a loss of confidence in Starmer's leadership and the potential candidacy of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham emerged, amid ongoing discussions about the party's direction and leadership competition. #LabourParty #UKPolitics #LeadershipElection #GB

Following a significant defeat of the ruling Labour Party in the recent local elections, speculation about the future leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer is mounting, intensified by key figures such as Wes Streeting resigning in a show of lost confidence and Andy Burnham gearing up to potentially reclaim a parliamentary seat to contest the leadership, while former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has resolved tax issues that previously jeopardized her candidacy. #UKPolitics #LabourParty #ElectionNews #GB

Andy Burnham, a former Labour leadership contender and current mayor of Greater Manchester, seeks to return to Parliament by securing a candidacy for the Makerfield constituency in a bid to challenge Sir Keir Starmer, with support from many Labour MPs, despite not currently being an MP and facing potential obstacles from the party's ruling committee. #LabourParty #PoliticalLeadership #AndyBurnham #GB

Andy Burnham, a former Labour leadership contender and current mayor of Greater Manchester, seeks to return to Parliament by securing a candidacy for the Makerfield constituency in a bid to challenge Sir Keir Starmer, with support from many Labour MPs, despite not currently being an MP and facing potential obstacles from the party's ruling committee. #LabourParty #PoliticalLeadership #AndyBurnham #GB

Dana Williamson, a prominent California power broker and former chief of staff to Governor Gavin Newsom, is expected to plead guilty to corruption charges relating to a scheme that siphoned $225,000 from a campaign account of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra, which has sparked attacks on Becerra's candidacy amid a turbulent race for governor. #Corruption #PoliticalScandal #CaliforniaPolitics #US

The Philippine Senate is set to begin impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on May 18, amid escalating political tensions as she faces allegations of misusing public funds and threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family, which could lead to her removal from office and a ban on future candidacy. #PhilippinesPolitics #ImpeachmentTrial #SaraDuterte #PH #NL

Andy Burnham, a seasoned figure in Labour leadership contests and currently the Mayor of Greater Manchester, seeks to return to Westminster to challenge Sir Keir Starmer by contesting a by-election, having garnered support from numerous Labour MPs despite not being an MP himself, though his candidacy remains uncertain pending approval from the party's national executive committee and the local party's selection. #LabourParty #Leadership #UKPolitics #GB

International media has reported on the controversy surrounding Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who admitted to soliciting $24 million from jailed banker Daniel Vorcaro for a film about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, raising concerns about his presidential candidacy amidst political and financial turmoil. #BrazilPolitics #Election2026 #CorruptionScandal #BR #AR #US

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro admitted to negotiating a $24 million investment deal with banker Daniel Vorcaro for a film about his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, despite Vorcaro being imprisoned for alleged bank fraud, leading to calls for a parliamentary inquiry and raising questions about Flávio's presidential candidacy due to concerns over the legality and ethics of the funding. #BrazilPolitics #FilmFinancing #CorruptionScandal #BR #US

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) has acknowledged negotiating $24 million in funding for a film about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, with banker Daniel Vorcaro, who is currently imprisoned for alleged financial fraud, while Flávio insists there was no wrongdoing in the financing and calls for a parliamentary inquiry to clarify the situation amid growing scrutiny of his presidential candidacy. #PoliticalFinance #BrazilPolitics #FilmProduction #BR #US