The Democratic Action Party is not set on supporting Shafie Apdal as the Prime Minister designate as it could be the Anwar Ibrahim – Shafie -Mukhriz Mahathir line-up. The party has reached a consensus in its central executive committee meeting that it would remain with Pakatan Harapan and work together to consolidate strength within the coalition and East Malaysia. Shafie as PM designate will be discussed at the presidential council of Pakatan Harapan.

Appointing a non-MP and non-partisan figure as Dewan Rakyat Speaker helps protrude the assembly's functionality and performance while lifting its overall dignity.

Democrat Joe Biden outraised President Donald Trump's re-election campaign for the second straight month and for the second quarter of 2020, figures released Wednesday showed, highlighting robust enthusiasm for the White House challenger.