Unto us, a man-child is again born by the United States, US, electorate. Donald Trump is actually a reincarnation sent to upset the world. Friends like the European Union and neigbouring Canada are jittery for he is unpredictable and, foes like China are girding their loins. Trump is the weird one the incompetent and visionless Read More…
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Trump reclaims White House in historic comeback, defeats Harris in contentious election
In a stunning political comeback, former U.S. President Donald Trump has been elected to the White House once again, four years after being voted out of office. Trump’s victory caps a divisive campaign marked by dark rhetoric and deep polarization, with analysts expecting his administration to test both democratic institutions in the United States and Read More…
Trump safe after Secret Service foils assassination attempt at Florida golf course
Former U.S. President and Republican candidate Donald Trump narrowly escaped harm after the Secret Service thwarted what the FBI is calling an “apparent assassination attempt” on Sunday, while he was golfing at his West Palm Beach course in Florida. The incident unfolded when Secret Service agents spotted a gunman with an assault rifle in the Read More…
The United States politics of dubious peace-making
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Monday August 19, made another public claim that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted a peace proposal to end the war in the Palestine. The US christened its latest claim a “bridging proposal”. However, going by previous US announcements, this is maybe another false claim Read More…
Trump chooses J.D. Vance as running mate amid national convention
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has selected Ohio U.S. Senator J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential running mate. This announcement was made as the Republican Party officially nominated Trump to run for the White House at the start of the party’s national convention in Milwaukee. “As Vice President, J.D. will continue to fight for our Constitution, Read More…
Trump safe after shots fired at rally
Former President Donald Trump is safe after shots were fired at his rally in Pennsylvania, according to the U.S. Secret Service and his campaign. Trump had just started his speech when gunshots rang out. He and others at the rally quickly took cover. Secret Service agents surrounded him, and live video showed blood on the Read More…
Biden’s re-election prospects questioned by Democratic heavyweights
President Joe Biden’s re-election bid faced renewed skepticism on Wednesday as prominent figures like Nancy Pelosi and George Clooney, along with two Senate Democrats, cast doubts on his viability for 2024. These concerns could potentially influence other Democratic lawmakers and financial backers. Former House Speaker Pelosi, a long-time Biden ally, suggested on MSNBC that Biden Read More…
Supreme Court says Trump can’t be charged for actions as president
The U.S. Supreme Court decided that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions he took while he was president. This is the first time the court has said a president has some immunity from being charged with a crime. The justices voted 6-3, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing the decision. They overturned a lower Read More…
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down federal ban on bump stocks, a blow to anti-gun campaigners
In a significant ruling on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court declared a federal ban on “bump stock” devices unlawful. These devices enable semiautomatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns. The court’s decision, which rejected another firearms restriction enacted under former President Donald Trump, is a setback for anti-gun campaigners. In a 6-3 ruling authored Read More…
Hunter Biden convicted for illegally purchasing gun, first presidential child found guilty
On June 11, President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, was found guilty by a federal jury of lying about his drug use to illegally purchase a firearm. The conviction marks a historic moment, making Hunter Biden the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be convicted of a crime, according to Reuters. The jury Read More…