Tag: Politics
‘Gen Z feels the Kamalove’: Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters
With Biden out of the race, many of these young leaders are hoping Harris can overcome his faltering support among Gen Z and harness a new explosion of energy among young voters.
Russia’s economy is struggling from sanctions, western officials say. Here’s why
High inflation, rising interest rates and labour shortages are undermining Moscow's claims of a strong economy, western officials say.
Israel’s Netanyahu faces protests, lawmaker boycotts on U.S. visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks before Congress on Wednesday in hopes of bolstering U.S. support for continuing Israel’s offensives against Hamas.
France blocks 1,000 people from Olympics over spying concerns
France's interior minister said about 1,000 people suspected of possibly meddling for a foreign power have been blocked from attending the Olympics.
Israel’s Netanyahu visiting U.S. amid political tensions. What to know
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week is looming as a fraught one between the two allies.
Trump vs. Harris? Here’s what recent polls say about the potential match-up
Joe Biden's endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee raises a basic question: How will she fare against Donald Trump? The polling results are mixed.
Obama, Pelosi expressed concerns about Biden’s candidacy for race: reports
Former president Barack Obama has privately expressed concerns to Democrats about President Joe Biden’s candidacy, the Associated Press reported.
Key Democrat Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race
Democratic U.S. Representative Adam Schiff called on Joe Biden to end his reelection bid, becoming the 20th congressional Democrat to do so.
Nearly two-thirds of Democrats say Biden should exit race: poll
Nearly two-thirds of Democrats say United States President Joe Biden should withdraw from the presidential race and let his party nominate a different candidate.
Trump shooting: Why unfounded conspiracy theories are swirling online
In the wake of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, many conspiracies are swirling online, with some convinced that outside sources orchestrated the shooting.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance is Trump’s Republican running mate
Donald Trump selected J.D. Vance, a Republican U.S. senator from Ohio, as his running mate on Monday, elevating a politician who once criticized the former president.
Donald Trump shooter identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks
A shooting at Donald Trump‘s rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, officials say.
Biden’s verbal slips at NATO summit caught world attention, Moscow says
U.S President Joe Biden on Thursday misspoke and introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as 'President Putin,' before quickly correcting himself.
China warns NATO not to stir ‘chaos’ in Asia
China accused NATO on Thursday of seeking security at the expense of others and told the alliance not to bring the same 'chaos' to Asia.
NATO summit: Trudeau to attend dinner hosted by Biden
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to a dinner at the White House Wednesday evening, as the U.S. president hosts NATO leaders.