Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov re-elected president of fencing's governing body

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has been elected to a new term as president of the International Fencing Federation while he faces ongoing sanctions

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Ski racers, snowboarders challenge sport's governing body to reconsider lucrative investment chance

A group of high-profile ski racers and snowboarders, along with executives and board members, are challenging their sport’s governing body to reconsider a lucrative investment opportunity that ...
ABC News - 3d
David Valadao elected chair of Republican Governance Group

Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) was elected chair of the Republican Governance Group, a House GOP caucus that trends to the center ideologically, after current chair, Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio), opted ...
The Hill - 3d
Zambia's ex-President Lungu barred from seeking re-election

Yahoo News - 4d
Romania Scraps Election After Russian Influence Allegations

The presidential election was canceled after the government accused Moscow of a TikTok campaign to propel a pro-Kremlin candidate to the fore.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6
Romania scraps presidential election after alleged Russian meddling

Far-right candidate Georgescu says he will challenge decision of top court to order rerun of first-round vote
Financial Times - Dec. 6
Democrat Frost slams DOGE: Billionaires 'cosplaying as government officials'

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) criticized President-elect Trump’s choices to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saying it’s "two billionaires who are cosplaying as government ...
The Hill - Dec. 6
Alleged Russian election-meddling in Romania resurrects dark memories

The shock move to annul Romania's election over interference throws any certainty out of the window.
BBC News - Dec. 6
5 reasons Trump 47 will govern like no president in history

Trump's second term is expected to be marked by constitutional conflicts, business conflicts of interest, loyalty tests for generals, a hostile takeover of government, and a machismo attitude of ...
The Hill - Dec. 6
U.S. raises alarm over Russian interference in Romania’s election

The Biden administration and lawmakers in Congress are raising alarm over Russian interference in presidential elections in Romania, a NATO ally that borders Ukraine and the Black Sea. Romania’s ...
The Hill - Dec. 5
Romania hit by major election influence campaign, amid Russian cyber-attacks

Romania's intelligence service reveals details of what it says is an attempt from abroad to meddle in the country's presidential election.
BBC News - Dec. 4