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Mint
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Donald Trump's Sunday lesson: ‘Golf can be a dangerous sport' — Here's why
Donald Trump on Sunday, took to Truth Social to reiterate how he feels that 'golf can be a dangerous sport.' Sharing a photo of his friend, who purportedly got bitten by a goose while playing golf in Bedminster, New Jersey, Trump wrote: 'I always said golf can be a dangerous sport! My friend being bit at Bedminster.' This isn't the first time that Donald Trump has called golf a dangerous sport. He'd said the same during an interview in 2024, days after he dodged a second assassination attempt after Secret Service agents spotted a rifle barrel poking out of some bushes along one of the holes of his Palm Beach, Florida golf course. Trump was standing on the green, just a few hundred yards away from the sniper. Back then, Donald Trump was running for the post of a President, with the US Presidential Elections due in November 2024. Following the shooting incident, the Republican US presidential candidate had said that he was absolutely 'safe and well.' Donald Trump's latest Truth Social post about golf comes after his recent complaint about Harvard having a substantial number of foreign students and questioning why he didn't know about that fact. 'Why isn't Harvard saying that almost 31% of their students are from FOREIGN LANDS, and yet those countries, some not at all friendly to the United States, pay NOTHING toward their student's education, nor do they ever intend to. Nobody told us that! We want to know who those foreign students are, a reasonable request since we give Harvard BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, but Harvard isn't exactly forthcoming. We want those names and countries. Harvard has $52,000,000, use it, and stop asking for the Federal Government to continue GRANTING money to you!' Trump had posted on Truth Social. The Donald Trump administration, in its latest blow to Harvard University, revoked the varsity's SEVP status on Thursday, May 22. The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday announced the move, accusing the university of giving rise to an unsafe campus environment by allowing 'anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators' to assault Jewish students on campus. Hours later, Harvard University sued the Trump government, calling the decision a 'blatant violation' of the US Constitution's First Amendment and other federal laws.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Van Orden in favor of getting rid of Spring Elections
MADISON, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – In an interview with Wis-Eye, Congressman Derrick Van Orden says that he is in favor of getting rid of Wisconsin's Spring Election. Van Orden says Spring Elections are inefficient, waste money on campaigns, and they cause voter fatigue. Van Orden noted that Republicans do not vote in Spring Elections. He believes Spring Elections could be rolled into Midterms or Presidential Elections. 'Republicans don't vote. We just don't vote. Period. In Spring Elections. I don't think we should have a Spring election. I think we need to… these guys in the State House, I think they should get rid of that and fold it into a midterm or a four-year cycle.' This comes after Republican (GOP) backed candidates like Eric Hovde and Brad Schimel lost high-profile races in recent elections. Wisconsin's Spring Elections are currently required by the state's constitution and are written into state law. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Extra.ie
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Extra.ie
Former Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald rules herself out Presidential race
Former Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald has ruled herself out of the presidential race, confirming that she would back whoever is picked for the Fine Gael ticket. The race is set to kick off later in the summer, with Michael D Higgins already serving the maximum of two terms (14 years) as the Irish Head of State. An exact date has yet to be officially announced, though an election must be held within 60 days of the end of the current term, which is October 26. Former Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald has ruled herself out of the presidential race, confirming that she would back whoever is picked for the Fine Gael ticket. Pic: Sasko Lazarov / There has been much speculation about who will run for the seven-year post, with many refraining from ruling themselves in or out as of yet. Despite being approached by 'many people' to run for Fine Gael, Ms Fitzgerald has revealed she has 'decided I won't be contesting.' The Limerick served as Tánaiste from May 2016 to November 2017 and has also acted as Minister for Business, Minister for Justice and Minister for Children. In 2019, Ms Fitzgerald was voted as an Member of European Parliament (MEP) and served one term as she didn't contest the 2024 elections. Pic: Eamonn Farrell/ In 2019, Ms Fitzgerald was voted as an Member of European Parliament (MEP) and served one term as she didn't contest the 2024 elections. Speaking to the Irish Times, Fitzgerald revealed she had decided not to put herself forward for the Presidential Elections following a lot of consideration. 'I will be supporting whoever emerges from the [Fine Gael] convention whenever it is held,' she told the publication, adding her hopes that the mould would be broken and Fine Gael would have success in the race. Other potential Fine Gael candidates include former European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness and Ireland South MET Seán Kelly. Ms McGuinness was widely tipped as the favourite to succeed President Higgins earlier in the year, with the Louth woman revealing she'd confirm whether she is running or not in May.
Filipino Times
21-03-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Philippine missions in the UAE ready to assist overseas voters for internet voting, pre-enrollment
The Philippine Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai are prepared to assist overseas Filipino voters for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections, where they can cast their votes online for the first time. His Excellency Alfonso Ferdinand Ver, Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, stated that Philippine missions across the UAE are actively reaching out to Filipinos in different emirates, encouraging them to exercise their right to vote. 'Simula ngayon hanggang sa huling araw ng botohan, gagawin namin lahat. Ang Consulate, nagsimula na noong Sabado, mayroon silang outreach sa Fujairah, nag-schedule na kami ng outreach namin sa Al Ain, sa Western Region, all the way up to Ghayathi kung saan dumarami ang mga Pilipino,' Ambassador Ver said in a media briefing. Hon. Marford Angeles, Consul General in Dubai, also shared that they have set up a dedicated cabin at the Consulate, equipped with devices for voting and pre-enrollment, to assist those who may encounter difficulties with the new voting system. 'We will fit ourselves doon sa kung ano 'yung need ng mga tao,' Consul General Angeles said. In the 2022 Presidential Elections, the UAE recorded the highest voter turnout among countries conducting overseas voting. For the upcoming elections, the PCG-Dubai has registered 123,891 voters, while the Philippine Embassy has recorded 66,001. Pre-voting enrollment Before participating in online voting, registered overseas voters must complete the enrollment process, which runs from March 20 to May 7, 2025. Enrollment can be done online through a link provided by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) or in person at voting kiosks set up at Philippine posts in the UAE. Related story: MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! Pre-enrollment period for overseas online voting begins To pre-enroll, voters must provide an active mobile number, a valid email address, and their original Philippine passport. It is important to note that photocopies of passports will not be accepted by the system. If a registered voter does not have a passport, other valid government-issued IDs, such as the PhilSys ID or a driver's license, may be used. Once identification is verified and approved, voters will also have the opportunity to conduct test voting to familiarize themselves with the online voting process. However, the test voting link will be disabled once the official voting period begins on April 13, 2025. 'Kapag nag-enroll kayo bago [mag-April 13], pwede kayong mag-log in agad sa system para mag-test voting. Sa test voting, nakalagay na rin doon yung listahan ng mga kandidato, para ma-familiarize kayo kung paano gumagana yung system, kung paano bumoto para kapag nag-start na yung actual voting period, magiging madali na lang sa atin yung pag process ng boto,' Atty. Ian Michel Geonanga, Deputy Head of the Office of Overseas Voting for COMELEC said. He also assured the public that stringent security measures—such as layered security architecture, data encryption, and real-time threat monitoring—are in place to maintain the integrity and safety of the online voting system. For those who do not possess a valid Philippine passport or face challenges with online enrollment, they may visit the nearest Philippine post and present any valid ID for manual identity verification. The pre-enrollment link can only be accessed via the following: • COMELEC Official Website: • Official Social Media Accounts of COMELEC, Philippine Embassies and Consulates (Check the verified pages of your respective Post)
