Tag: hardline

Leader of hardline US House Republican group faces Trump-backed challenger

By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Representative Bob Good, the leader of a bloc of hardline House Republicans, faces off on Tuesday against a primary challenger backed by both Donald Trump and a key group of moderate Republicans. The winner of the contest between the House Freedom Caucus chair and former Navy SEAL John McGuire […]

Iran’s hard-line ex-leader Ahmadinejad registers for presidential election

Iran’s hard-line former leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered as a possible candidate for the presidential election, seeking to regain the country’s top political position after a helicopter crash killed President Ebrahim Raissi. The populist former leader’s registration puts pressure on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In office, Mr Ahmadinejad openly challenged the 85-year-old cleric, and […]

Iran’s hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for June 28 presidential election

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registered Sunday as a possible candidate for the presidential election, seeking to regain the country’s top political position after a helicopter crash killed the nation’s president. The populist former leader’s registration puts pressure on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In office, Ahmadinejad openly […]

Trump hosts hard-line Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago

Former President Donald Trump on Friday met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago, drawing a swift rebuke from President Joe Biden on the campaign trail. In a readout of the meeting, the Trump campaign said that they “met today at Mar-a-Lago to discuss a wide range of issues affecting Hungary and the United […]

EU leaders consider hardline against Hungary for blocking Ukraine aid

European Union leaders are prepared to take harsh measures against Hungary if Prime Minister Viktor Orbán continues to block a $54.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on 22 Jan. EU member states are ready to approve the aid package for Ukraine at the Brussels summit on Feb. 1, regardless of Hungary’s support. Read […]