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Trump-backed Asfura leads Honduras presidential race as preliminary count nears end

Trump-backed Asfura leads Honduras presidential race as preliminary count nears end

By Laura Garcia TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Honduras' conservative presidential candidate, Nasry Asfura, held a lead of just over 40,000 votes on Tuesday against centrist rival Salvador Nasralla, as the preliminary count from last month's election neared completion amid allegations from all sides

Broad slice of Americans oppose Venezuela boat strikes, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Broad slice of Americans oppose Venezuela boat strikes, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - A broad swath of Americans oppose the U.S. military's campaign of deadly strikes on boats suspected of carrying illegal drugs in Caribbean and Pacific waters near Venezuela, including about one fifth of President Donald Trump's Republicans, a

Ukraine can hold elections within months if security is ensured, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine can hold elections within months if security is ensured, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says officials are expected to hand their latest peace proposals to United States negotiators on Wednesday

US holds first Gulf of Mexico oil and gas auction since 2023

US holds first Gulf of Mexico oil and gas auction since 2023

Dec 10 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will hold the government's first sale of oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico since 2023 on Wednesday, a key test of industry appetite for offshore acreage at a time when the United States is seeking to unleash more domestic fossil fuel

Honduras resumes releasing election results, Trump-backed Asfura maintains lead

Honduras resumes releasing election results, Trump-backed Asfura maintains lead

By Laura Garcia TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Honduran election officials on Monday resumed releasing updated results for the November 30 presidential election after a three-day reporting pause, with the latest count showing National Party candidate Nasry Asfura leading by just over 20,000 votes.

Impatience grows in Honduras as reporting of election results remains stalled

Impatience grows in Honduras as reporting of election results remains stalled

By Laura Garcia TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 7 (Reuters) - In Honduras, impatience is growing as Honduran electoral officials have failed to provide an update on the results of the November 30 national elections for nearly 48 hours, with the presidential race still far too close to call.

Honduras is still waiting for the final presidential election count, over a week after the vote

Honduras is still waiting for the final presidential election count, over a week after the vote

Honduras is still waiting for final election results, more than a week after voting for a new president

Honduran town votes in delayed election that could decide presidential race

Honduran town votes in delayed election that could decide presidential race

By Emily Green SAN ANTONIO DE FLORES, Honduras, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Residents in a rural Honduran town cast their ballots on Sunday in a delayed vote that could help decide the closest presidential contest in the nation’s history and whether U.S.

Honduras seeks arrest of ex-President Hernández after Trump pardon

Honduras seeks arrest of ex-President Hernández after Trump pardon

Honduras Attorney General Johel Zelaya has ordered authorities and asked Interpol to execute a 2023 arrest order for ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández

Trump says money should go to people, not health insurers

Trump says money should go to people, not health insurers

WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday criticized insurance companies while calling for funds to go directly to individuals rather than insurers, as Democrats push for a three-year extension of expiring subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans.

Federal Judge Denies Former Colorado Clerk Tina Peters' Bid for Release Amid Appeal

Federal Judge Denies Former Colorado Clerk Tina Peters' Bid for Release Amid Appeal

A federal magistrate judge has denied former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters' request to be released on bond while she appeals her state conviction. Peters was sentenced in October 2024 for orchestrating a data breach scheme related to false claims about voting machine fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The state's attorneys argued against her release, citing a legal doctrine that prevents federal courts from intervening in pending state criminal cases. Judge Scott Varholak ruled that Peters did not present a compelling case for federal intervention. Peters, who remains unapologetic, claims her actions were intended to expose what she believed was election fraud. Her sentencing judge, Matthew Barrett, labeled her a 'charlatan' and a danger to the community for spreading misinformation about voting.

Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel

Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday that he backs a September 2 decision to launch a second strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean.