
Booker urges active participation at Alabama voting rights rally
Sen. Cory Booker spoke at a voting rights rally in Alabama, urging attendees to engage in democracy and defend voting protections, underscoring that democracy is not a spectator sport.
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Sen. Cory Booker spoke at a voting rights rally in Alabama, urging attendees to engage in democracy and defend voting protections, underscoring that democracy is not a spectator sport.

U.S. stocks extended a rally to fresh records, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbing as Tesla released earnings and drew investor attention, while a broad sweep of major names contributed to a positive session across tech and other sectors.

Stocks have been volatile as the Iran war roils energy prices and risk assets, but analysts say the worst may be behind us: Variant Perception flags upcoming days as “peak uncertainty,” while Deutsche Bank notes that after roughly three weeks the S&P 500 often bottoms and tends to recover to pre-shock levels within about seven weeks, suggesting a rally could unfold in the weeks ahead if diplomacy progresses and energy-market pressures ease.

Donald Trump addressed hundreds in Hebron, Kentucky, claiming Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities have been degraded (including an 85% drop in drones) and suggesting the conflict could be protracted, while linking the message to domestic economic themes, touting jobs, coal, tariffs and a looming Kentucky primary. The event drew supporters amid weather disruptions and included critiques of rival lawmakers.

Nvidia and other technology stocks led a broad market advance on Wall Street, powering a tech-driven rally that sent U.S. equities higher.

Democrats plan to skip or quietly attend Trump’s State of the Union and instead host a competing event, the 'People’s State of the Union,' on the National Mall organized by MoveOn and MeidasTouch, featuring lawmakers and constituents affected by Trump policies; leaders say the boycott aims to avoid distractions and shift focus to personal stories, though it’s unclear how many will participate.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is unlikely to attend the Feb. 25 State Capitol rally urging higher taxes on the wealthy, opting to maintain a strong relationship with Gov. Kathy Hochul as he pushes to close a roughly $7 billion budget gap.

A small San Francisco rally in Alta Plaza Park supporting billionaires against California's proposed billionaire asset tax drew media attention and satire as marchers headed to City Hall, highlighting wealth inequality and the ongoing debate over whether such taxes would spur or hinder innovation.

A lightning bolt struck near a rally in Brasilia for jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, injuring 89 people, with 47 hospitalised and 11 in intensive care. The event, organized by Congressman Nikolas Ferreira, called for Bolsonaro’s release from prison, where he is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting to overturn the 2022 election.

Silver prices have declined sharply after a record-breaking rally, indicating a reversal in the market trend.

Wall Street experienced a broad rally with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all rising, driven by increased risk appetite and nearing year-end highs, amid geopolitical tensions and rising yields, with the Santa Claus rally beginning midweek.

President Donald Trump delivered an 18-minute, rapid-fire speech on prime time, aiming to reassure the economy, but his hurried delivery and harsh tone left allies and viewers puzzled about its effectiveness.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate their back-to-back World Series titles with a parade at 11 a.m. and a ticketed rally at Dodger Stadium at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, with tickets available starting Sunday at noon. Clayton Kershaw will make his final appearance as a Dodger during the rally before retiring, and the event will be broadcast live on multiple channels.

Kathy Hochul was heckled at a rally supporting Zohran Mamdani, highlighting local political tensions in New York.

Thousands gathered in Asheville's Pack Square Park for the 'No Kings 2.0' protest, advocating for action and democracy, with participants holding signs and marching through the city on October 18, 2025.