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Syria’s new power struggle? Why Turkey-backed Syrian National Army is at odds with US ally Syrian Democratic Forces
1 week, 5 days ago

Syria’s new power struggle? Why Turkey-backed Syrian National Army is at odds with US ally Syrian Democratic Forces

Firstpost  

The Syrian conflict has entered a new phase as the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army escalates its offensive against the US-supported Syrian Democratic Forces. While the SNA seeks to establish control in northern Syria, the SDF faces mounting pressure despite its pivotal role in defeating ISIS People chant in celebration while holding flags adopted by the Syrian new rulers after their …

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Tulsi Gabbard: From Progressive Democrat to Controversial DNI Nominee under the Trump Administration
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tulsi Gabbard: From Progressive Democrat to Controversial DNI Nominee under the Trump Administration

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 29, 2024 19:05 IST - 12 MINS READ On February 3, 2019, Tulsi Gabbard, a Hawaiian Congresswoman, stood on stage in Honolulu weeks after she announced her bid for the US presidency. Abigail Spanberger, Democratic Virginia Congresswoman and member of the House Intelligence Committee, said on X: “Not only is she ill-prepared and unqualified, but she traffics …

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Why Ken Martin Wants To Lead The Democratic National Committee
1 month ago

Why Ken Martin Wants To Lead The Democratic National Committee

Huff Post  

Ken Martin, the chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, addresses party faithful on election night this year in St. Paul, Minnesota. Christopher Mark Juhn/Getty Images Ken Martin, the chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party — as his state’s Democratic Party is known — on Tuesday officially announced his candidacy to head the Democratic National Committee, becoming the second person to …

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Who is Tulsi Gabbard? Hindu American appointed by Donald Trump as US Intelligence Chief
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1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Tulsi Gabbard? Hindu American appointed by Donald Trump as US Intelligence Chief

India TV News  

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former Democratic representative Tulsi Gabbard to be the next director of national intelligence, a powerful position that sits atop the nation’s spy agencies and acts as the president’s top intelligence adviser. Tulsi Gabbard ran for president and then left her party Gabbard sought the Democratic nomination for president in 2020 on a progressive platform and …

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Presidential battle showcases the differences between US political system and ours
4 months ago

Presidential battle showcases the differences between US political system and ours

ABC  

Australia has a much better-functioning governmental system than the United States, but for political tragics it's the American scene that's the riveting must-watch this year. Photo shows A woman in a tan suit smiles with her arms outstretched When the Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris delivers her speech to the Democratic National Convention today, style will be almost everything. But …

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Harris’ family members are popping up around Chicago this week during the DNC. Here’s who’s who
4 months ago

Harris’ family members are popping up around Chicago this week during the DNC. Here’s who’s who

Associated Press  

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage and analysis from the 2024 Democratic National Convention. A look at members of Harris’ blended family: Doug Emhoff: Husband He would become America’s first first gentleman if his wife is elected president. In a speech to the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, Emhoff told the story of how he and Harris met on …

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The Latest: Walz is expected to accept the party’s nomination for vice president at DNC Day 3
4 months ago

The Latest: Walz is expected to accept the party’s nomination for vice president at DNC Day 3

The Independent  

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FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made during the second night of the Democratic National Convention
4 months ago

FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made during the second night of the Democratic National Convention

Associated Press  

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage and analysis from the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The second night of the Democratic National Convention was filled with excitement as a celebratory roll call marked Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination to be the party’s candidate for president. Michelle Lujan Grisham: “Donald Trump and JD Vance want to dismantle our healthcare system, repeal the …

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Bill Clinton’s post-presidential journey: A story told in convention speeches
4 months ago

Bill Clinton’s post-presidential journey: A story told in convention speeches

Associated Press  

— In Bill Clinton’s prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1988, the young governor of Arkansas bored delegates so thoroughly that they cheered when he said, “in closing.” Many years later, as a former president whose legacy had made a comeback, Clinton aided Barack Obama’s reelection with a 2012 convention address that earned him a nickname as the …

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DNC 2024: See insider photos from the Democratic National Convention
4 months ago

DNC 2024: See insider photos from the Democratic National Convention

Associated Press  

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage and analysis from the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks as her grand-nieces Amara Ajagu, left, and Leela Ajagu watch during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, …

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Protests have hundreds of Democratic National Convention delegates stuck in buses
4 months ago

Protests have hundreds of Democratic National Convention delegates stuck in buses

Raw Story  

CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday afternoon to rows and rows of empty seats — at least in part caused by pro-Palestine protests that stranded some delegates attempting to travel from downtown Chicago to the United Center, several miles away. At least 20 buses filled with members of Democratic National Convention state delegations stopped about a half …

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What to expect at the Democratic National Convention: How to watch and who is speaking in Chicago
4 months ago

What to expect at the Democratic National Convention: How to watch and who is speaking in Chicago

Daily Mail  

After an absolute shake-up of the landscape of the 2024 presidential election in the last month, Democrats are finally convening to make their candidate official. The Democratic National Committee in Chicago, Illinois is a vastly different Convention than it was planning to host just a month ago as delegates prepare to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris by the end of …

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Chicago could see THOUSANDS of illegal migrants bussed in ahead of the Democratic National Convention
4 months, 1 week ago

Chicago could see THOUSANDS of illegal migrants bussed in ahead of the Democratic National Convention

Daily Mail  

Long a hot spot for migrants who cross into the U.S. illegally, Chicago is bracing for a wave of migrants ahead of the town hosting the Democratic National Convention. In recent weeks Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration floated that the city could expect up to 25,000 migrant arrivals around the time of the convention. The city anticipated the arrival of …

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How Gaza protesters plan to roil the Democratic National Convention
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How Gaza protesters plan to roil the Democratic National Convention

Raw Story  

With the Democratic National Convention slated to start days from now in Chicago, many in the party are thrilled to channel a sudden burst of energy surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris — who is already certified as the presidential nominee — and emerge unified in taking a “joyful” fight to Donald Trump in the general election. “It’s full of people …

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Here’s what happened the last time Democrats replaced a nominee at the last minute
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Here’s what happened the last time Democrats replaced a nominee at the last minute

Raw Story  

After President Joe Biden's flat performance on the debate stage on Thursday night, calls began to circulate for Biden to bow out of the 2024 race and allow a younger, more vibrant candidate to be the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nominee. In a recent conversation the national paper of record posted between columnists Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Goldberg, Patrick Healy and …

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DNC moves ahead on all-virtual roll call for Biden presidential nomination
6 months ago

DNC moves ahead on all-virtual roll call for Biden presidential nomination

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee has taken a significant step toward formally designating Joe Biden as the party’s presidential nominee before the Democratic convention in August — a move that’s necessary to place him on the Ohio ballot for November’s election, States Newsroom has been told. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison wrote in a statement that during the first term …

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President appoints Narendra Modi as PM-designate, swearing-in on June 9: Here's 10-point cheat sheet
6 months, 2 weeks ago

President appoints Narendra Modi as PM-designate, swearing-in on June 9: Here's 10-point cheat sheet

India TV News  

Days after the Lok Sabha election results, Friday marked a day of celebration for the Bharatiya Janata Party as Narendra Modi was elected as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance Parliamentary Party, paving the way for his third consecutive term as Prime Minister. NDA leaders meet President Murmu An NDA delegation, led by BJP chief JP Nadda called on …

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Iowa Democrats moved away from caucuses. They’ll quietly pick a 2024 nominee by mail instead
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Iowa Democrats moved away from caucuses. They’ll quietly pick a 2024 nominee by mail instead

LA Times  

Barack Obama celebrates with supporters after his victory in the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3, 2008, in Des Moines, which set him on his path to winning the presidency. “I doubt that what we do now is going to have much impact on the national scene at all.” In the lead-up to 2024, the Democratic National Committee decided to reorder …

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Tracing Nitish Kumar's journey from Sushasan Babu to Palti Kumar
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Tracing Nitish Kumar's journey from Sushasan Babu to Palti Kumar

Op India  

Nitish Kumar, the seasoned politician hailing from Bihar, has traversed a remarkable and often unpredictable political journey since his foray into active state politics in 1974. From Janata Dal to Samata Party Nitish Kumar’s political journey from 1989 to 1996 was characterized by another series of strategic moves and political realignments. It was during this period that Nitish Kumar forged …

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An alliance of Myanmar ethnic groups claim capture of another big trade crossing at Chinese border
1 year ago

An alliance of Myanmar ethnic groups claim capture of another big trade crossing at Chinese border

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — An alliance of armed ethnic minority groups that launched a surprise offensive last month against Myanmar’s military has seized a major trading gate on the country’s northeastern border with China, a spokesperson for one of the groups said Sunday. Le Kyar Win, the spokesperson of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, told The Associated Press that the Kyin-San-Kyawt …

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Police and protesters clash outside Democratic HQ during a demonstration over the Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 1 month ago

Police and protesters clash outside Democratic HQ during a demonstration over the Israel-Hamas war

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Police and protesters clashed outside Democratic National Committee headquarters on Wednesday night during a demonstration for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas, the latest reflection of boiling tensions over the bloody conflict. “It is absolutely shameful.” Protesters cheer outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Washington. Noble said police, some of …

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'Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra impact': Congress after sweeping key Ladakh poll
1 year, 2 months ago

'Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra impact': Congress after sweeping key Ladakh poll

India Today  

The alliance of Congress and National Conference on Sunday registered a landslide victory by defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Council elections in Kargil. Congress general secretary KC Venugopal credited party leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' for the triumph, saying the results will "usher a new democratic dawn in Ladakh and Kargil". The Congress general …

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JD(S) formally joins NDA after HD Kumaraswamy met Amit Shah
1 year, 3 months ago

JD(S) formally joins NDA after HD Kumaraswamy met Amit Shah

Op India  

The Janata Dal formally joined the National Democratic Alliance on Friday as Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. He posted: Met Former Chief Minister of Karnataka and JD leader Shri H.D. Met Former Chief Minister of Karnataka and JD leader Shri H.D. This came after former Prime Minister …

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JD(S) makes U-turn and joins BJP-led NDA for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
1 year, 3 months ago

JD(S) makes U-turn and joins BJP-led NDA for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Live Mint  

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal patriarch HD Deve Gowda and his son Kumaraswamy met Union Home Minister and Bhartiya Janata Party leader Amit Shah in Parliament on Thursday, following which JD formally joined the National Democratic Alliance on Friday. Notably, earlier in July this year, HD Deve Gowda has ruled out the possibility of an alliance with the Bharatiya …

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