US POLITICS

Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Pence Plays Strategist: Can Trump Out-Debate Harris?

Mike Pence, the former Vice President who famously distanced himself from Donald Trump after the January 6th Capitol riot, is offering some unexpected advice: how to debate Kamala Harris. Pence, in an interview with Real Clear Politics, suggests Trump should focus on attacking Harris's record as Vic

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Sep 08 2024OPINION

Is America Losing Its Soul? Americans Weigh an Exodus Over Political Fears

Americans are leaving their country due to anxieties about the political climate, not for adventure. The question is whether they are justified or overreacting. Thousands of readers responded to a New York Times survey expressing frustration, fear, and disappointment with American politics. Many are

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Is the US Political Landscape Shifting? A Look at Harris and Trump's Recent Moves

The 2024 election is heating up, and both major party candidates seem to be making some interesting, and perhaps unexpected, moves. Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced her support for fracking, a practice often opposed by environmental activists. This comes as a surprise to some, consi

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Russia's $10M Propaganda Ploy: Did It Fool You Too?

Did you fall for it? A jaw-dropping $10 million scheme by Russia to covertly influence American audiences through online content has been exposed. Two employees of the state-controlled media outlet RT, posing under fake identities, allegedly directed a Tennessee-based company called Tenet Media to p

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS,

China's Influence Operations: A Threat to US Democracy?

The recent arrest of Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has shed light on China's growing efforts to influence U.S. politics at the state level. Sun is accused of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, pushing its interests at state functions and blocking rep

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Aug 29 2024POLITICS

Kennedy's Endorsement: A Wild Card for Trump's Ticket?

In a surprising turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of one of America's most esteemed political families, endorsed former President Donald Trump, adding another eccentric surrogate to the Trump campaign. Despite his name recognition and initial polling success, Kennedy's campaign was ma

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Aug 28 2024POLITICS

Trump's Economic Proposals: A Hefty $5. 8 Trillion Bill

In a recent analysis, the Penn Wharton Budget Model delved into the financial implications of several economic proposals put forth by former President Donald Trump. The slate of proposals, which includes extending key provisions in the 2017 tax reform bill, eliminating taxes on Social Security bene

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Aug 28 2024POLITICS

Summer of Discontent: How Politics Consumed Our Season of Sun

As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to change, we find ourselves reflecting on a summer that seemed to slip through our fingers like sand. But this was no ordinary season of sun - it was a summer consumed by politics. From the heated debates to the shocking assassination attempt, the 2022

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Aug 28 2024POLITICS

Unraveling the Political Landscape: Harris' Challenges and North Carolina's Evolving Battleground

In the latest edition of From the Politics Desk, we delve into the intricacies of the political arena, focusing on Vice President Kamala Harris' efforts to maintain her standing among Black voters and the shifting dynamics of Democrats' path to victory in North Carolina. Ben Kamisar's exclusive rep

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Aug 28 2024POLITICS

Pete Buttigieg's DNC Speech: A Blistering Takedown of J. D. Vance and the Republican Party

Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, made a remarkable entrance at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), armed with a biting wit and incisive criticism. He contrasted 'the right kind of politics' against the 'opposite' approach embodied by Republican vice-presidential candid

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