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2020 US Elections
Venezuelan election exit polling shows González trouncing Maduro
CARACAS, Venezuela — The Venezuelan opposition was hopeful of an election victory Sunday that could bring an end to the authoritarian government of Nicolás Maduro and the socialist state that has controlled this crisis-stricken South…
Kremlin wary of election surprises sees Kamala Harris as a wildcard
When President Biden said he was dropping his reelection bid, the sudden upheaval in U.S. politics came as a blow for many in the Russian elite who closely track relations between Moscow and the West.Biden’s withdrawal in favor of Vice…
triumphs, heartbreak and a turbulent finale
A look back at Joe Biden's careerJoe Biden started his political career in 1970, first as a Republican. He became a lifelong Democrat when he won his Senate seat two years later.For Joe Biden, it has been a long road from…
Zuckerberg reveals his endorsement decision for the 2024 election
Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made his endorsement decision for the 2024 election – declining to…
The Democratic Party is … fine with Harris replacing Biden
For those just tuning in, the state of the Democratic presidential nomination is as follows.Long-standing concerns among Democrats about President Biden’s age became panic after last month’s presidential debate. Rank-and-file Democrats…
Lara Trump’s meteoric rise as the family tries to build a political dynasty
Image source, Getty ImagesAs Lara Trump strode on to centre stage at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night, it was a moment that symbolised a change of guard in the Trump family that has taken place since his defeat in the…
Trump assassination attempt unlikely to have lasting impact
American presidents are no strangers to assassination attemptsSince the United States’ inception, four presidents have been assassinated with multiple other attempts.The bullet that former president Donald Trump said grazed his right ear…
U.S. starts dropping Jan. 6 obstruction charge against Proud Boys, others
Federal prosecutors have begun moving to drop charges accusing Jan. 6 defendants of obstructing Congress’s confirmation of the 2020 presidential election results, offering new plea deals after the Supreme Court last month restricted the…
RNC convention opens with Trump’s stamp on the party on full display
MILWAUKEE — The Republican National Convention opened Monday in the shadow of an assassination attempt against Donald Trump and amid growing hopes among united delegates and others in a remade GOP that the November election will restore…
Biden says politics can’t be ‘battlefield’ after Trump rally shooting
'It's sick.' President Biden responds to incident at Trump rallyBiden delivered brief remarks about the shooting that occurred at a Donald Trump campaign rally Saturday, saying, "We cannot allow for this to be happening."President Joe…