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A recent multimillion-dollar transaction could show how Trump might get around that restriction. Many U.S. election law experts expect that MAGA Inc will spend money to support Trump's 2024 campaign, which he officially kicked off on Tuesday. "That's a gray area in the law that they might try to exploit," said Weiner, a former lawyer at the Federal Election Commission. If the FEC doesn't act on the Campaign Legal Center's request for a probe, the group could ask a judge to order the regulator to launch an investigation. A deadlock could lead to further court cases, potentially running out the clock before the 2024 election.

☆ Analysis-Trump is still Trump and that could be a problem for him in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( James Oliphant | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Former U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement of his plans to run for president in the 2024 U.S. presidential election at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. November 15, 2022. In a series of Republican Party primaries this year, Trump played the role of kingmaker, largely succeeding in his efforts to boost like-minded candidates. As Florida’s governor, DeSantis has fought against abortion rights, social media companies and the teaching of race and gender in the classroom. To some Republicans, DeSantis at age 44 looks more like their party’s future than Trump does. Add to the mix Pence and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who may appeal more to establishment-minded Republicans than Trump does.

☆ Trump's 2024 presidential bid is a wrinkle du jour for markets
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( David Randall | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Octavio JonesNEW YORK, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Former President Donald Trump's entry on Tuesday into the 2024 presidential race confirmed the world's "worst kept secret" and created another variable for markets that some investors say remains a low priority for now. Trump, who has mounted relentless attacks on the integrity of U.S. voting since his 2020 election defeat, announced his bid at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, seemingly with the aim of pre-empting potential Republican rivals. Trump's announcement, meanwhile, came as little surprise to investors, as the former president had telegraphed the possibility he might run again for some time. Shares of Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC.O), the blank-check company looking to take Donald Trump's social media venture public, fell 8.8% on Tuesday, while software developer Phunware Inc (PHUN.O), which was hired by Trump's 2020 re-election campaign to build a phone app, slid 4.7%. Both stocks rallied earlier this month on reports Trump was considering a third bid for the White House.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo: Has Portuguese star ruined his legacy after TV interview slamming Manchester United?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

It is no secret that the Portuguese superstar has not enjoyed a fairytale reunion with Manchester United ever since he returned to Old Trafford last year. Since trying to force a move away from United over the summer, Ronaldo has featured sparingly, only making 16 appearances for the Red Devils. “He thinks he is [bigger than Ten Hag] and in the footballing world he is, but at Manchester United right now he’s not. Manchester United beat Fulham on Sunday, taking the club to fifth place in the Premier League table. In that statement, the club said: “Manchester United notes the media coverage regarding an interview by Cristiano Ronaldo.

☆ Developments in the Ukraine war are going to catch markets off-guard, Opimas CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDevelopments in the Ukraine war are going to catch markets off-guard, Opimas CEO saysOctavio Marenzi, CEO of management consultancy Opimas, discusses the "irrational exuberance" in markets following U.S. inflation figures and the risk of ignoring the war in Ukraine.

☆ How a maverick Brazil lawmaker helped Lula beat Bolsonaro's propaganda machine
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Gabriel Stargardter | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 10 (Reuters) - To bring down far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Andre Janones had to fight fire with fire. Janones also raised eyebrows among some in Lula's Workers Party (PT) for his vulgar attacks on Bolsonaro and his allies. One senior Lula aide defended the role of Janones, saying he could tread where the official campaign did not dare. He was the most prominent Lula ally to drop the gloves in a bruising run-off race that took even Bolsonaro's campaign by surprise. Despite his hell-raising, Janones has not lost sight of digital media as a public service.

☆ Every World Cup 2022 squad announced: USMNT, Germany, Belgium and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN —‘Tis the season for wall charts and fans gathering around to pick their starting teams for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. “It’s always difficult when a guy helps you get to the World Cup, he scores three goals in World Cup qualifying and isn’t going to be a part of the program. Again, it’s more about who we did add that we felt good about.”All but one of the 26 will be making their World Cup debut at this year’s tournament and, according to the USMNT, it will be the youngest team to qualify for the World Cup. Octavio Passos/Getty Images Europe/Getty ImagesGhanaManager: Otto AddoThe final squad has not been announced yet. READ: Meet Otto Addo, the coach responsible for guiding some of Europe’s brightest young talents (2021)—–PortugalManager: Fernando SantosThe final squad has not been announced yet.

☆ DeSantis went to battle with Disney, but he didn't mention he got married there
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Kimberly Leonard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Ron and Casey DeSantis got married at the Walt Disney World Resort in 2009.in 2009. But details of the DeSantis Disney wedding, known to an estimated 150 guests in attendance at the September 26, 2009, nuptials, hasn't previously been reported. Three people confirmed the location to Insider, which learned of the DeSantis wedding location while reporting a story about Casey DeSantis. Octavio Jones/Getty ImagesDeSantis revoked Disney's special carve-outThe Disney wedding venue is the latest news to emerge from the DeSantis-Disney saga. Disney is Florida's largest private employer through its Walt Disney World theme park and resort, and the company has championed gay rights since the 1990s.

☆ Mexico's missing students' investigation in 'crisis,' group warns
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

A government Truth Commission report in August muddied the waters by presenting questionable screen captures of message exchanges as evidence, according to the Interdisciplinary Group of Independent Experts. On Sept. 26, 2014, local police took the students off buses they had commandeered in Iguala, Guerrero. The students’ bodies have never been found, though fragments of burned bone have been matched to three of the students. The experts group said that a forensic analysis of screen captures of messages allegedly sent between people participating in the abduction and disappearance of the students could not be confirmed as authentic and displayed a number of inconsistencies. They also stressed the importance of maintaining the independence of the special prosecutor.

☆ Here's what the Day of the Dead means, and why it endures
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Albinson Linares | Noticias Telemundo | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

The "Day of the Dead Parade" in Mexico City on Oct. 29, 2022. Claudio Cruz / AFP - Getty Images"In Mexico, Nov. 1 and 2 are very special days because they celebrate All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, respectively," said Diana Martínez, an academic at the Institute of Anthropological Research at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, or UNAM. By the 13th century, the Roman Catholic Church established Nov. 1 as All Saints’ Day. People take part in the "Day of the Dead Parade" in Mexico City on Oct. 29, 2022. He's worked at the cemetery from a very young age and has witnessed many Día de los Muertos celebrations.

Its year-earlier net loss totaled 77.2 billion pesos. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has pumped in billions of dollars to support the company to fulfill his pledge of growing domestic production of motor fuels by refining more of Pemex's crude oil production at home during his term. On a call with analysts shortly after the results, Pemex's Chief Financial Officer Carlos Cortes hailed progress on growing domestic refining and fuel sales. "Pemex has been replenishing its participation in the national fuel market," he said, noting that during the third quarter domestic fuel sales grew by nearly 70% year on year. Pemex's domestic oil refining in the third quarter rose more than 16% to hit 807,000 bpd.

☆ Juventus crashes out of Champions League to compound season’s woeful start
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Another Champions League defeat, this time a 4-3 loss away to Benfica, ensured Juventus’ exit from the competition at the group stage for the first time in nine years. Juventus faces the prospect of missing out on next season's Champions League. There is no denying the current side is considerably weaker than the Juve teams of recent years, but eighth in Serie A and Champions League misery are still well below this season’s expectations. Samuel Iling-Junior was a bright spark in Juventus' defeat. Juventus’ season is by no means over, but three huge games in the next week against Lecce, PSG and Inter Milan could go a long way to defining its outcome.

The Florida Democratic Party noted it has had a Municipal Victory Program since 2016 that includes efforts to fundraise and help school board candidates. Historically, it hasn’t taken a lot of cash to influence school board races, which are generally nonpartisan and often draw low voter turnout. In a 2018 survey, just 9 percent of school board officials reported spending more than $5,000. “What Ron DeSantis is doing in Florida — supporting a bunch of these school board candidates — is really smart, because the No. Some of the liberal efforts to push back against conservatives in school board races are well established.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks after the primary election for the midterms during the "Keep Florida Free Tour" at Pepin’s Hospitality Centre in Tampa, Florida, U.S., August 24, 2022. REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File PhotoNEW YORK, Oct 21 (Reuters) - One of the 20 people arrested for voting illegally as part of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' effort to crack down on voter fraud had his charges dismissed on Friday. Voter fraud in the United States is exceedingly rare, studies have shown. Under state law, voter fraud requires intent. Wood registered to vote after being told he was allowed, received a voter card and cast a ballot, all without any objection, Davis said.

☆ Mexican senator files criminal complaint against energy minister, Pemex CEO over methane leak
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Stefanie Eschenbacher | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Opposition Senator Xochitl Galvez, who sits on committees for the environment and energy, filed the complaint to the attorney general's office against Energy Minister Rocio Nahle, Pemex CEO Octavio Romero and Angel Carrizales, who heads environmental regulator ASEA. Reuters sought comment from Nahle, Romero and Carrizales through the press teams at the energy ministry, Pemex and the regulator. Reuters also contacted Nahle, Romero and Carrizales via email and Twitter without response. The methane leak at the Zaap-C platform, which first appeared on Dec. 8, was uncovered by researchers led by Itziar Irakulis Loitxate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. The criminal complaint filed by Galvez on Wednesday is the third complaint the senator has submitted in recent weeks after Reuters reports on Pemex methane leaks.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks after the primary election for the midterms during the "Keep Florida Free Tour" at Pepin's Hospitality Centre in Tampa, Florida, U.S., August 24, 2022. But introduced as "America's governor," DeSantis' one-hour speech sounded like a presidential-style campaign address heavy on his Florida track record. The X-factor remains former President Donald Trump, a fellow Republican who has strongly suggested he will launch another White House run. A USA Today/Suffolk poll released on Wednesday showed DeSantis leads Trump 48%-40% among Florida Republicans in a 2024 presidential primary contest. We're about getting Ron DeSantis to run and electing him so we beat Joe Biden and save our country."

☆ U.S. home sales post seventh straight monthly decline in August
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Lucia Mutikani | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

"High prices and Fed rate hikes will likely remain constraints for sales going forward," said Rubeela Farooqi, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics in White Plains, New York. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast sales decreasing to a rate of 4.70 million units. House prices typically slow in July and August. There were 1.28 million previously owned homes on the market, unchanged from a year ago. The NAR attributed the higher cash sales share to people needing loans to buy a home dropping out of the market.

☆ U.S. housing starts rebound in August; building permits decline
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Housing starts rebounded 12.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.575 million units last month. Data for July was revised down to a rate of 1.404 million units from the previously reported 1.446 million units. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast starts would come in at a rate of 1.445 million units. Permits for future home construction dropped 10.0% to a rate of 1.517 million units in August. A survey on Monday showed the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market sentiment index fell for the ninth straight month in September.

☆ U.S. home builder sentiment falls for ninth straight month in September
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Lucia Mutikani | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Octavio JonesWASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Confidence among U.S. single-family homebuilders fell for the ninth straight month in September as soaring mortgage rates and persistently high prices for building materials made new housing less affordable for many first-time buyers. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market index dropped three points to 46 this month. Mortgage rates have surged even higher. According to a Reuters survey, housing starts likely slipped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.445 million units last month from a pace of 1.446 million units in July. Permits for future home construction are, however, expected to have declined to a rate of 1.610 million units from a pace of 1.685 million units in July.

☆ Biden names board to help end freight railroad and union contract disputes
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-18 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/4] A commercial freight train carries a load of shipping containers at the Port of Savannah, Georgia, U.S. October 17, 2021. REUTERS/Octavio JonesJuly 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday named the members of an emergency board tasked with helping resolve disputes between freight rail carriers and their unions, the White House said. read moreBiden named Ira F. Jaffe to chair the presidential emergency board. If Biden had not created the board by Monday, railroads and unions could have opted for operational shutdowns or strikes, respectively. Talks between major freight railroads, including Union Pacific (UNP.N) and Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N)-owned BNSF, and unions representing their workers have dragged on for more than two years.

They strategized on what they want to do next: elect their own candidates to school boards, pass state legislation and diminish the influence of teachers unions. “It’s been said we’re some political powerhouse,” said Tiffany Justice, who co-founded Moms for Liberty in January 2021 with Tina Descovich. Moms for Liberty founders Tiffany Justice, left, and Tina Descovich present the Liberty Sword to Gov. “When I’m going up there by myself, the school board overlooks you,” said Ken Davenport, a father from a chapter in Orange County, Florida, who is running for state representative. Ron DeSantis, is joined by her 5-year-old daughter, Madison, after a question and answer session at the Moms for Liberty Summit.

☆ Fostul guvernator al unui stat din Mexic a fost împușcat mortal în toaleta unui restaurant
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-19 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sandoval nu a murit pe loc, însă lucrurile s-au agravat atunci când bodyguarzii săi au încercat să-l evacueze din restaurant. Fostul guvernator a murit la scurt timp după ce a fost transportat la un spital din localitate. „Acestă crimă a fost plănuită, ceea ce înseamnă că cineva îl vânase de săptămâni, dacă nu chiar luni. Andrés Manuel López Obrador, președintele mexican, a oferit condoleanțe și a jurat să aducă făptașii în fața justiției. Sandoval a fost om politic al partidului revoluționar instituțional, PRI, iar mandatul său de guvernator a fost umbrit de ascensiunea cartelului de droguri Jalisco New Generation (CJNG), cunoscut pentru violența sa în Mexic.

Persons: Gerardo Octavio Solís, Lui Sandoval, Alejandro Hope, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, federali, Sandoval, CJNG Locations: Jalisco New Generation, Mexic

☆ Vladimir Tismăneanu, 22 octombrie 2020
▼ + stars: | 2020-10-26 | by ( ) moldova.europalibera.org time to read: +4 min

A înțeles rolul mitului în lumea noastră secularizată, ne-a avertizat însă împotriva ispitei de a construi noi religii politice. Atunci când nu puțini au renunțat să mai vorbească despre totalitarism—conceptul a fost „denunțat” drept înfeudat logicii Războiului Rece—, a scris texte excepționale pe acest subiect. Kołakowski a înțeles că minciuna totalitară este diferită de ceea ce el numea minciună convențională. Marxismul a eșuat la nivelul propriilor sale ambiții: s-a dorit filosofia eliberării universale și a creat o sclavie fără precedent. Kołakowski a practicat mai întâi o critică de la stânga a marxismului osificat al aparatelor ideologice oficiale.

Persons: Leszek Kołakowski, Jan Patočka, Jacques Barzun, Jaroslav Pelikán, Sidney Hook, Raymond Aron, Paz, Cornelius Castoriadis, Ágnes Heller, Richard Pipes, Zbigniew Brzezinski, George Steiner, Ioan Paul al II - lea, Kołakowski, Soljenițîn, Rosa Luxemburg, Antonio, Adorno, Benjamin, Fromm, Stalin, - lea al PCUS, Marx, Lukács Organizations: Isaiah Berlin Locations: socialist, Rece, Havel, Europa Răsăriteană, Frankfurt

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