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Trump Calls for Republicans to Nationalize Elections Amid Other News
Former President Donald Trump called for the Republican Party to nationalize voting in the United States, marking an escalation in his rhetoric regarding election procedures, according to the New York Times. This call came during a podcast released on Monday by Dan Bongino, his former deputy F.B.I. director.
Trump stated that Republicans should "take over the voting, the voting in at least many – 15 places," though he did not specify which states he was referring to. He argued that Republicans "ought to nationalize the voting." The Constitution primarily governs American elections by state law, leading to diverse procedures across the country, according to the New York Times.
In other news, the Montreal Canadiens were reportedly advised to take precautions while in Minnesota ahead of their game against the Minnesota Wild, Fox News reported. Journalist Luc Gélinas' hockey website stated that the team was told to stay inside their hotel, use the team bus instead of walking, and carry their passports. The report cited two deaths stemming from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations last month as the reason for the heightened concern, according to Fox News.
Meanwhile, in Oslo, Norway, the rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's crown princess, began, BBC World reported. Høiby pleaded not guilty to four charges of rape. The trial, expected to last seven weeks, is considered a major case in Norway. Høiby's lawyer stated that his client "deserved a fair trial," but press treatment had been "anything but normal," according to BBC World.
In international affairs, Colombian President Gustavo Petro was scheduled to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, BBC World reported. This meeting marks the first in-person encounter between the two leaders after months of escalating tensions and heated exchanges. Key topics on the agenda include Venezuela, drug trafficking, oil, security, and U.S. strikes on alleged drug vessels. While the two leaders had a cordial phone call following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela, Petro has repeatedly condemned U.S. foreign policy, according to BBC World.
Finally, at the Grammy Awards, Jelly Roll, after winning the Best Contemporary Country Album Grammy Award for "Beautifully Broken," addressed his faith, Fox News reported. While backstage, Jelly Roll told reporters he had a good reason not to wade into the political waters.
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