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A KOMO News question-of-the-day poll asks readers whether they would have confidence in the CDC to contain another pandemic in the United States, reflecting public trust in health officials amid outbreak concerns.
The House narrowly defeated a War Powers Resolution intended to block President Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran, 214-213 along party lines; one Democrat voted against the measure and three Republicans abstained. The move relies on the 1973 War Powers Resolution and underscores Congress’s ongoing effort to curb presidential military action, with a May 1 deadline for action under that framework.
House Democrats chose not to force a vote this week to block President Trump’s unilateral Iran actions, citing not only insufficient votes but also attendance gaps that could doom the measure. Leadership aims to shore up more GOP backing before risking a defeat, while some progressives express frustration that action is delayed. An earlier attempt failed 212-219 with four Democrats voting against it; several lawmakers remain undecided or absent, highlighting ongoing intra-party tensions over how aggressively to challenge executive military action.
An architect argues the White House ballroom is too large, as a second National Capital Planning Commission panel prepares to vote on the project ahead of a March 5 hearing.
Unofficial results from the 2026 North Carolina primary show outcomes for statewide, congressional and state legislative races, with local Triangle results tracked for Durham, Orange and Wake counties and the city of Raleigh. Polls closed at 7:30 p.m., with voting extended to 8:30 p.m. due to a polling-place setup issue; winners move on to the Nov. 3 general election and updates continue as officials tally results.
Faustin-Archange Touadera has won a third term as President of the Central African Republic with 76.15% of the vote in the December 28 election, amid opposition claims of fraud and a boycott by the main opposition coalition. Voter turnout was 52.42%, and the election followed a constitutional change that abolished term limits. Touadera's security-focused campaign included support from Russian mercenaries and Rwandan soldiers, and he has signed peace deals with rebel groups.
Kosovo's ruling party claims a convincing victory in a snap election, as the country continues to face political deadlock and uncertainty about its European integration path.
A small group of moderate House Republicans are collaborating with Democrats to push for a vote on extending pandemic-era ACA subsidies, which are set to expire at year's end, highlighting internal GOP tensions amid the Senate's rejection of the plan.
Early results from the Honduras election show Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura narrowly leading, amid tensions over US influence and concerns about election integrity, with the final outcome still uncertain as votes are counted.
Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed 50% tax on inheritances of over 50 million Swiss francs, with 78% voting against, reflecting resistance to wealth redistribution efforts despite concerns about climate change funding and rising living costs.
A bipartisan group of Senate Democrats and Republicans is moving forward with an agreement to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, with a key vote in the Senate showing strong support to reopen the government.
Nintendo is collaborating with IGN to create a definitive list of the 100 best Nintendo games of all time, including third-party titles associated with Nintendo consoles, and is inviting fans to participate in voting to influence the final ranking.
Tesla shareholders are set to vote on Elon Musk's proposed $1 trillion pay package, highlighting ongoing discussions about executive compensation at the company.
Virginia's 2025 gubernatorial election is underway with voters casting ballots across the state, as campaign events and voter turnout reports highlight the significance of the race between Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, amid preparations for the upcoming inauguration and ongoing efforts to ensure a smooth voting process.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund plans to vote against Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposed massive pay package, which could pay him up to $1 trillion over ten years, citing concerns over size and risk, while other investors like Baron Capital support the plan. Musk, Tesla’s largest shareholder, is a key figure in the company's valuation and growth strategies.