Former president Rodrigo Duterte jokes that the candidates backed by him can win the May elections by way of “a bomb” aimed ...

"He who saves his Country does not violate any Law," Trump, a Republican, proclaimed on his Truth Social network. The White House did not respond to a request for more details.

Trump, who took office on January 20, has made broad assertions of executive power that appear headed toward US Supreme Court showdowns.

The campaign period for candidates vying for national posts will run for 90 days before the May 12, 2025 midterm elections.