Fear and anger are mounting in Romania as the battle for the soul of democracy looms, with nationalist candidate George Simion polling strongly after the cancellation of the presidential election due to alleged Russian interference. In the village of Poeni, voters express disillusionment with rising prices and low incomes, supporting far-right candidates like Calin Georgescu who promised economic improvements but face scrutiny for suspected links to extremist groups. The situation has garnered international attention, with US Vice President JD Vance and entrepreneur Elon Musk weighing in on the controversy surrounding Romania’s democratic process and the influence of far-right ideologies in European politics.
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to lift ban on deportations under wartime law
The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court's permission to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act, citing national security concerns. The Justice Department argues that the President has the authority to make such decisions, despite a court order halting the removals. The case, involving alleged gang affiliations, has sparked controversy and drawn criticism from both sides, with the ACLU challenging the administration's actions and the courts weighing in...
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