election
Democratic Party Is On ‘Unprecedented’ Ground: Former Federal Prosecutor
With President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race cutting close to the election, all eyes now turn to Kamala Harris as the new presumptive presidential nominee. NTD speaks with Heritage Foundation senior legal fellow and former federal prosecutor Zack Smith, who says that timing is now crucial for the Democratic Party, and that the […]
Election Integrity, Rebuilding Military Top Priorities at RNC: GOP Delegate
NTD speaks to retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, who is an international military strategist and a delegate to the Republican National Convention from Montana. He says election integrity and rebuilding the nation’s military must be top Republican priorities at the convention and beyond.
Georgia Appeals Court Won’t Hear Arguments on Fani Willis Disqualification Until After Election
The Georgia Court of Appeals on Tuesday issued an order granting a request from former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants to hear oral arguments in their disqualification efforts of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after the 2024 general election. The state court will hear those arguments on Dec. 5, or about a full […]
Expects Weigh Changes in Political Climate Ahead of Republican National Convention
Former President Donald Trump is the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party in the November election, with no clear sign yet of who he’ll choose as his running mate. Jim Kessler, executive vice president for policy at Third Way, and Dustin Olson, managing partner and pollster at American Pulse Research and Polling, tell NTD what […]
France Faces Credit Rating Concerns Amid Election Outcome, National Debt Growth
The recent outcome of France’s parliamentary elections has raised concerns about the country’s credit rating. Moody’s and S&P have warned that France’s spending trajectory could keep the government deficit above 4 percent of GDP until 2027, with the debt-to-GDP ratio nearing 110 percent. Financial analyst Charles Gave notes that borrowing rates now exceed GDP growth […]
‘A Lot Left to Decide’ in Trump Cases After Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Decision: Legal Expert
As we race toward the election, a spate of judges across the country are considering the charges against former President Donald Trump in a new light now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that presidents do have immunity for official conduct. If and how that changes their decisions remains to be seen. Mark Miller, […]
PA City Councilwoman Supports Biden, Says New Democratic Nominee for President Could Be Detrimental to Democratic Party
Lancaster City Councilwoman Janet Diaz, who also chairs the Pennsylvania Democratic Latino Caucus, spoke with NTD about why she is supporting President Joe Biden for Democratic nominee in the November election, despite the growing calls from congressional Democrats for the president to step aside.
French Prime Minister to Resign After Left-Wing Coalition Wins Most Seats in Election
Final results in France say a leftist coalition has won the most parliamentary seats in runoff elections. There was high voter turnout. President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance has come in second and the ring-wing National Rally party in third. No one has a majority of parliament seats. The National Rally party has drastically increased the […]
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (July 5)
Labour wins a landslide victory. Sir Keir Starmer gives his first speech as prime minister, while Rishi Sunak resigns as leader of the Conservative Party, saying he takes full responsibility for the losses. As Labour sweeps to power, election night was brutal for the Tories. Former prime minister Liz Truss and a dozen serving cabinet […]
Keir Starmer Becomes New UK Prime Minister, Promises ‘Country First and Party Second’
Sir Keir Starmer has officially become the UK’s new prime minister, promising a crowd outside 10 Downing Street he would put “country first and party second.” After coming directly from Buckingham Palace, where he had an audience with King Charles III on Friday morning and was invited to form a government, the Labour Party leader […]
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (July 4)
Millions of voters cast their ballots in the UK’s first July general election in over 80 years. This is a crunch vote for Britons to decide the director of the country for the next five years. Exit polls take place at nearly 150 polling stations across the country. Tens of thousands of people are asked […]
Labour on Course for Landslide UK Election Victory: Exit Poll
Labour is on course to end 14 years of Conservative rule in a landslide victory, according to the exit poll for the UK election. The exit poll, conducted by Ipsos UK for major British broadcasters, suggests Labour is on course for 410 seats, with the Tories reduced to 131—broadly in keeping with the predictions of […]
UK Election: Why Some People Won’t Vote
Just under 70 percent of the population are likely to vote in this general election. Christopher Kirkland, senior lecturer in politics at York St John University speaks with NTD about voter turnout, and why some people won’t head to the polls.
Voters Weigh In on Who Wins First Presidential Debate
Now that the first 2024 presidential debate has wrapped up, many Americans have already made up their minds about the candidates. But some are left worried with the choices they have in the race. NTD’s Sam Wang took to the streets on Friday to find out who the winner was in the minds of voters.
New UK Government Needs to Draw Up ‘Coherent Strategy’ to Deal With China: Former Diplomat
With the UK general election less than a week away, NTD takes a look at what the different parties have pledged on China, and how the Chinese Communist Party might respond when the next government comes into power. NTD spoke with Charles Parton, former Foreign Affairs Committee special adviser on China.
Debate Structure, Muted Microphones, No Audience Should Be the Presidential Debate Format Going Forward: Political Analyst
As America’s two frontrunners for the presidency battle for the hearts and minds of the people, NTD News contributor Mike Leon offers his breakdown of Thursday’s first presidential debate of this election season.
Debate Winner Will Be the One Who Explains Their Policy Clearly: Political Analyst
For a closer look at tonight’s presidential debate, we’re joined by political analyst Mike Leon, who’s also the director of policy and strategy at the Free and Equal Elections Foundation. The first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle will take place tonight at 9 p.m. ET. Mr. Leon says the candidate providing clear solutions […]