Tag: US elections

Amid war, U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for SIR-type electoral overhaul

March 13, 2026 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump. | Photo Credit: Reuters With the country locked in an unpopular conflict that may drag on for a long time, U.S. President Donald J. Trump is pushing hard to rewrite the rules of the American electoral system before the November midterm elections. A Bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives…

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In rare interview, Joe Biden says he could have defeated Donald Trump

January 9, 2025 admin

U.S. President Joe Biden gestures before boarding Air Force One, in Los Angeles, California | Photo Credit: Reuters Joe Biden thinks he could have won reelection if he had stayed in the White House race, he said in an interview published Wednesday (January 8, 2025) — while conceding he was unsure if he would have…

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Trump picks billionaire Landry’s chairman Tilman Fertitta as Italy ambassador

December 22, 2024 admin

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday (December 21, 2024) that he will nominate billionaire Houston Rockets pro basketball team owner Tilman Fertitta to be his administration’s ambassador to Italy. Also Read | Donald Trump Cabinet: From vaccine sceptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr to Elon Musk…

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Elon Musk Calls For US To Replace Fighter Jets With Drones

November 25, 2024 admin

Washington: Billionaire Elon Musk, tapped by US President-elect Donald Trump to slash federal government spending, lashed out at modern fighter jets on Monday, saying that drones were the future of air combat. “Manned fighter jets are obsolete in the age of drones anyway. Will just get pilots killed,” said the head of SpaceX, Tesla and…

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TikTok CEO Sought Elon Musk’s Input Ahead Of Donald Trump Administration: Report

November 23, 2024 admin

ByteDance-owned TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Zi Chew has sought input on US matters from Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the matter. Chew initiated messages with the Tesla CEO in recent weeks and asked for his opinions on topics ranging…

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Netizens React As Viral ‘Trump Dance’ Takes US By Storm

November 19, 2024 admin

Donald Trump’s presidential election victory has brought a cultural reset it seems. US Men’s National Team (USMNT) forward Christian Pulisic was seen celebrating his goal against Jamaica on Monday (Nov 18) by doing the ‘Trump Dance’ – a signature move popularised by the Republican leader during the election campaigning trail. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter…

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Trump’s Administration To Give Boost To “Incredibly Important” US-India Ties

November 13, 2024 admin

Washington: Donald Trump’s presidential election victory has brought optimism to India-US relations, with key appointments and initiatives signalling a stronger partnership between the two nations. Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz, Vivek Ramaswamy and Kash Patel are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping this relationship. Marco Rubio India is breathing a sigh of relief following Donald…

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Biden, Trump Set For White House Meeting After Harris Election Loss

November 13, 2024 admin

Washington: Donald Trump broke two significant traditions after losing the 2020 election – declining to invite President-elect Joe Biden to the White House and skipping Biden’s inauguration. However, these customs will be reinstated as Trump and Biden are set to meet at the Oval Office today, marking Trump’s first return to the White House since…

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Racist Texts Referencing Slavery Sent To Black People Across US, FBI Starts Probe

November 11, 2024 admin

Reports have been flooding in of Black people across the United States receiving disturbing text messages referencing slavery and “picking cotton”, following Donald Trump’s presidential election win. These racist messages have been reported in over a dozen states, including California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia, and Alabama, as per CNN. The messages, sent anonymously,…

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Trump wins Arizona, completing sweep of swing states: U.S. media

November 10, 2024 admin

Donald Trump won Arizona on November 10, returning the state and its 11 electoral votes to the Republican column after Joe Biden’s 2020 victory. | Photo Credit: AP Donald Trump won the state of Arizona in this week’s U.S. presidential election, US TV networks projected on November 10, completing the Republican’s sweep of all seven…

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