WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A month after election results that handed Republicans control of the White House and both houses of Congress, and saw key groups like the working class, Latino voters, and women shift away from the Democratic Party, some Democratic officials are reflecting on what went wrong. Republican Donald Trump’s victory over Democrat Kamala […]
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence that the Group of 20 (G20) has the resilience, or “shock absorbers,” to effectively function even if the incoming Donald Trump administration prioritizes an “America First” approach over international cooperation. Ramaphosa made these remarks on Tuesday as South Africa officially took over […]
Some social media posts promoting the Starlink conspiracy theory suggested that Democratic wins in down-ballot races indicated something was amiss with the Trump-Harris results. While there is often a strong correlation between presidential and Senate votes, it is not absolute. Voters are free to select candidates from different parties for different offices, and some do. […]
Claims that tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite technology was used to manipulate the 2024 US election results have been circulating on social media. These conspiracy theories suggest that Starlink, a satellite-based internet service provided by Musk’s SpaceX, played a role in altering votes, particularly in swing states, to benefit Donald Trump. Some users on […]
In recent years, the term “Trumpism” has become synonymous with a political movement that has profoundly altered the landscape of American politics. While the rise of Donald Trump’s political influence is often attributed to his unexpected victory in the 2016 presidential election, it is his post-presidency years that have sparked the most significant shifts. So, […]
During his first term in office, Donald Trump faced intense scrutiny and criticism from ethics groups regarding potential conflicts of interest linked to his business empire. Despite the criticisms, Trump made some efforts to address these concerns after winning the 2016 election. He pledged to relinquish control of his companies and place his business holdings […]
Under a new proposal unveiled by the Biden administration, millions more senior citizens and low-income Americans could gain access to costly anti-obesity drugs, a move that could significantly impact healthcare coverage for many. The proposal, expected to expand eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, aims to offer coverage for medications that are often priced out […]
Even before Donald Trump appointed Russell Vought, the architect of Project 2025, to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a second time, Vought’s think tank had already been pushing for an ambitious strategy to bypass the US Senate’s confirmation process. Their focus: recess appointments—a constitutional tactic that could allow Trump to sidestep […]
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.), who made history as the first openly trans person elected to Congress, had strong words for Republicans and their ongoing attacks on the trans community during an appearance on CBS News’ Face the Nation. McBride emphasized that the GOP’s focus on trans issues is not a genuine concern for the community […]
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is making his presence felt in the world of politics following Donald Trump’s election victory, emerging as a key power broker in the presidential transition. Musk, who has long been a supporter of Trump, has deepened his involvement by providing input on key administration hires and playing an influential role in […]
