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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Kamala Harris won U.S elections 2024: U.S Attorney General Pam Bondi asked to investigate results
Why is Pam Bondi being asked to investigate the 2024 election? Live Events What's the controversy around Runbeck Election Services? Is there any proof of wrongdoing so far? FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Kamala Harris' election results are currently capturing attention amid claims of discrepancies in Donald Trump's 2024 presidential victory. His victory against Kamala Harris astonished many, particularly in light of his past convictions.A surprising legal challenge to the 2024 election results has also gained momentum after official data revealed that Kamala Harris received zero votes in parts of Rockland County, New dust hasn't settled since the 2024 election. A Republican congressman is now urging US Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate alleged ballot mishandling linked to a major election services provider, as per a report by to a news release from his office, Arizona Representative Abe Hamadeh asked for an investigation into how Arizona-based Runbeck Election Services handled ballots in a number of western the 2024 election, in which Republican former President Donald Trump defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, voters and elected officials continue to express concerns about election integrity , prompting Hamadeh to call for a federal are now beginning to doubt that victory due to increased legal pressure. Elon Musk is also accused in a Wisconsin lawsuit of using unethical financial practices to aid Donald Trump in winning crucial battleground states, as per a DOJ has not responded, but concerns about election security and accuracy are once again at the his letter to Bondi, Hamadeh cited what he claimed were reliable reports that returned mail ballots being prepared for tabulation in Runbeck's warehouse were improperly mixed with boxes of printed blank ballots from multiple states. Regarding the unsubstantiated allegations, he gave no information regarding their order to determine whether the security measures in place to prevent such incidents were followed, he asked the DOJ to look into the circumstances surrounding the ballot mixing at the warehouse and the possible impact on the accuracy of election results in Maricopa County, Arizona, and elsewhere, as per a report by response to concerns regarding election integrity, the DOJ has taken steps in recent weeks, including requesting election records from Colorado going back to Director Kash Patel stated on Monday that he has provided lawmakers with documents that purport to describe "alarming" but unverified claims regarding possible Chinese meddling in the 2020 office cited Patel's surrender of records pertaining to a purported scheme for China to manufacture phony driver's licenses in large quantities and export them to the United States for use in phony mail-in concerning situation seriously calls into question the security and integrity of the election process in Maricopa County and possibly beyond, according to Representative Hamadeh."There is a serious risk to the fairness and accuracy of election results when blank and live ballots are mixed together," he underlined how crucial it is to have faith in the fairness of elections and any possible ballot fraud in order to guarantee that the will of the people is fairly yet. She has been asked to look into it, but the Department of Justice has yet to officially company is accused of combining blank and returned ballots during processing. The allegations have not been verified, but a formal investigation has been requested to ensure ballot integrity.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Pam Bondi Asked To Investigate 2024 Election Results
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been asked by a Republican congressman to investigate "credible claims" that an elections service provider breached protocols during the 2024 election. Representative Abe Hamadeh of Arizona requested an investigation into the handling of ballots by Arizona-based Runbeck Election Services in several western states, according to a news release from his office. Newsweek has contacted the Department of Justice (DOJ) for comment via a contact form on its website as well as Hamadeh's office and Runbeck Election Services via email. Stacks of ballot drop box signs sit in storage at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center ahead of the 2024 Arizona primary and general elections in Phoenix on June 3, 2024. Stacks of ballot drop box signs sit in storage at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center ahead of the 2024 Arizona primary and general elections in Phoenix on June 3, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Why It Matters Hamadeh's call for a federal investigation comes as election integrity remains a concern for voters and elected officials following the 2024 election, in which Republican former President Donald Trump defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. The DOJ has taken action in recent weeks to address concerns about election integrity, including demanding election records dating to 2020 from Colorado. FBI Director Kash Patel said on Monday that he has shared documents with lawmakers that reportedly detail "alarming" though unsubstantiated allegations about potential Chinese interference in the 2020 election. Meanwhile, a legal challenge questioning the accuracy of the 2024 election results in Rockland County, New York, is moving forward. What To Know In his letter to Bondi, Hamadeh pointed to what he said were credible reports that boxes of printed blank ballots from several states were improperly mixed with returned mail ballots that were in the process of being prepared for tabulation in Runbeck's warehouse. He did not provide any details about the origin of the allegations, which have not been confirmed. am Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, during a press conference at Port Everglades on April 09, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Bondi has been asked by a Republican congressman to investigate "credible claims" that an elections... am Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, during a press conference at Port Everglades on April 09, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Bondi has been asked by a Republican congressman to investigate "credible claims" that an elections service provider breached protocols during the 2024 election. More Getty He requested that the DOJ investigate the circumstances surrounding the mixing of the ballots at the warehouse, security measures that were in place to prevent such incidents and whether they were followed and the potential impact on the accuracy of election results in Arizona's Maricopa County and elsewhere. Hamadeh's office also pointed to Patel's turning over of documents about an alleged plan for China to mass-produce fake driver's licenses and ship them to the U.S. to make fake mail-in ballots. What People Are Saying Representative Abe Hamadeh, in a statement: "This alarming situation raises serious questions about the security and integrity of the election process in Maricopa County and potentially beyond. "The comingling of blank ballots with live ballots poses a significant risk to the accuracy and fairness of election results. It is crucial that we have confidence in the integrity of our elections, and any potential mishandling of ballots must be investigated to ensure that the will of the voters is accurately reflected." Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, previously told Newsweek: "Irregularities in elections should always be investigated, but the sources of such inconsistencies, which can include error or miscalculation, are not always nefarious. Mistakes can happen." What Happens Next The DOJ has not yet issued a response to Hamadeh's request for an investigation.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bitcoin Rewards Firm Fold Secures $250M Facility to Expand BTC Holdings
Fold (FLD), a publicly traded bitcoin financial services company, has secured an equity purchase facility worth up to $250 million to grow its bitcoin BTC holdings. The Arizona-based firm said on Tuesday it signed an agreement granting it the right, but not the obligation, to issue and sell up to $250 million in new shares, pending regulatory conditions. If activated, Fold plans to direct most of the proceeds toward expanding its corporate bitcoin treasury, which already holds 1,490 BTC. The facility was arranged through Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of J.V.B. Financial Group, while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
TGL indoor league adds Detroit team for 2027 season
Two months after the inaugural TGL season, the indoor golf league has expanded. Motor City Golf Club representing Detroit will be the seventh team in TGL, the league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy as part of their TMRW Sports entertainment company. Advertisement Motor City will not start playing until 2027. It will join teams that represent Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Boston, Atlanta and Jupiter, Florida. Atlanta, with Billy Horschel and Justin Thomas, won the inaugural title. The Motor City ownership group is led by Middle West Partners. The principals are Michael Hamp, Peter Hamp and Kevin Kelleher, all with Detroit roots. The Hamp family has been longtime co-owners of the Detroit Lions. 'This is a great moment for Detroit sports and a proud moment for me personally,' Michael Hamp said. 'My grandfather, William Clay Ford Sr., was an avid golfer, and I believe bringing a new format of the game he loved would make him really proud.' Advertisement The ownership group includes Denver Broncos owner Rob Walton and Jordan Rose, president of Arizona-based Rose Law Group. Each team features four players (Woods is with Jupiter, McIlroy with Boston). A group representing Dallas was working on a bid last month. With Detroit not starting until 2027, it was unlikely for TGL to start next year with more than its current six teams.
CNBC
14-06-2025
- Politics
- CNBC
Trump's long-sought military parade becomes reality
WASHINGTONThousands of troops will descend on Washington, D.C., on Saturday, accompanied by dozens of tanks and helicopters overhead, as President Donald Trump stages a high-profile spectacle to mark the Army's 250th anniversary. Trump, whose 79th birthday falls on the same day, has long pushed for a military parade in the nation's capital — an idea that was swatted down during his first term by Pentagon officials. Now, with full control of government and an administration stacked with loyalists, Trump is getting the grandiose show of force he's always envisioned, even if it is drawing critics. It's among the starkest examples yet of Trump flexing his role as commander-in-chief since taking office. As the festivities unfold in Washington, some of Trump's opponents are set to gather across the nation as part of "No Kings Day" demonstrations to protest Trump administration policies. Protests are scheduled in nearly 2,000 towns and cities across the United States, according to the event's website. It will be a vivid split screen, and comes against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in Los Angeles that have escalated since Trump deployed the National Guard to quell protests over immigration enforcement polices. In a stark warning, Trump earlier this week said that any D.C. protesters will be met with "very big force." Security officials said they were not anticipating widespread counterprotests in D.C., but they were monitoring any possible activity. The parade also comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, following Israel's attacks on Iran's nuclear sites, and Iran's retaliatory attacks. Throughout the day, there will be military demonstrations and a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The parade will feature thousands of soldiers and dozens of tanks — and there will be a fireworks show at night. It could be the largest military parade in Washington, D.C., since 1991, when President George H. W. Bush held a military parade at the conclusion of the Gulf War. "It'll give downtown Moscow or downtown Beijing vibes, it'll feel like a whole nother authoritarian, communist country," Arizona-based Republican strategist Barrett Marson told CNBC. One particular sticking point for critics of the event, including some Republicans, is its high price tag. Altogether, the event could cost up to $45 million, according to an Army spokesperson. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said he would not "spend the money" on the event if it were up to him, NBC News reports. Most U.S. adults tend to agree, according to a poll out Thursday from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research that found that 60% of adults surveyed said the military parade is not a good use of government funds. But for Trump, the cost is "peanuts compared to the value of doing it," he said in an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" last month. "We have the greatest missiles in the world. We have the greatest submarines in the world. We have the greatest army tanks in the world. We have the greatest weapons in the world," Trump told NBC News' Kristen Welker. "And we're going to celebrate it." This is a developing story and will be updated throughout the day.
