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Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announced his intention to run for mayor of Los Angeles, criticizing local officials over wildfire response and using social media to confirm his candidacy, which is seen as a long shot in a heavily Democratic city.
Kevin Hassett's potential appointment as Federal Reserve chair faces opposition from individuals close to President Trump due to concerns about his closeness to the president, according to CNBC reports.
Conor McGregor has withdrawn his bid to run in the upcoming Irish Presidential Election after seeking nomination from local authorities, citing careful reflection and family consultation. Despite his withdrawal, he plans to continue promoting Irish interests internationally. The election race continues with other candidates, including Catherine Connolly, who has significant left-wing backing.
President Maduro officially registered for a third term while his potential rivals faced obstacles in registering their candidate, an 80-year-old newcomer. The opposition's unexpected nomination of Corina Yoris, an academic with little political experience, has garnered attention. Maduro's supporters have targeted Yoris, questioning her eligibility, while the opposition aims to challenge Maduro in the upcoming election, despite a crackdown on dissent. The U.S. administration is under pressure to take action if the opposition's candidates are not allowed to register, raising concerns about the effectiveness of its current approach.
Russia’s Central Election Commission has rejected 15 percent of the signatures submitted by presidential hopeful Boris Nadezhdin, with his campaign headquarters stating that they have a 15.348% invalidity rate. Nadezhdin plans to fight to get some of the rejected signatures declared valid, needing to recover about 4,500 out of 9,209. If the CEC refuses to register him, Nadezhdin intends to appeal the decision to the Russian Supreme Court, with an official decision on his candidacy expected on February 7.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has expressed concerns about former President Donald Trump's potential candidacy in the 2024 election, citing "big warning signs" for Trump's political future. DeSantis' remarks come amid speculation about his own presidential ambitions and as the Republican Party grapples with its post-Trump identity.
U.S. Representatives Jodey Arrington and Roger Williams have announced that they will not run for Speaker of the U.S. House, leaving only one Texan, Pete Sessions, in the race. Arrington and Williams had expressed interest in the position after Jim Jordan dropped out of the race. The three Texans had previously supported Jordan's bid for speaker. Without a speaker, legislation cannot move forward, and the government faces a potential shutdown in less than a month. The House Republican conference will vote on their nominee for speaker on Tuesday.