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"Shredding the Constitution": California Democrat fears MAGA effort to rewrite founding document
1 week ago

"Shredding the Constitution": California Democrat fears MAGA effort to rewrite founding document

Salon  

A top California Democrat is moving to rescind his state's call for a constitutional convention, fearing that it could be used by President-elect Donald Trump and his allies to push through far-right revisions to the country's founding document, The New York Times reported. “I do not want California to inadvertently trigger a constitutional convention that ends up shredding the Constitution,” …

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Angela Merkel seeks to calm European nerves over second Trump presidency
2 weeks ago

Angela Merkel seeks to calm European nerves over second Trump presidency

The Independent  

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Trump Taps A Second In-Law For Key Government Position
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump Taps A Second In-Law For Key Government Position

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump continued to pack his administration with close allies on Sunday when he announced his plans to appoint billionaire attorney and in-law Massad Boulos as senior adviser to Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Calling the Lebanese American businessman someone “with extensive experience on the International scene,” Donald Trump went on to highlight Massad Boulos’ conservative bona …

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Matt Gaetz says he won't return to Congress next year
1 month ago

Matt Gaetz says he won't return to Congress next year

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Matt Gaetz said Friday that he will not be returning to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” Gaetz told conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, adding that he has “some other goals in life …

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Merkel calls Musk's role in Trump's second term a "huge concern"
1 month ago

Merkel calls Musk's role in Trump's second term a "huge concern"

Salon  

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that the world’s richest man having the ear of President-elect Donald Trump could pose massive concerns for American democracy. “If a person like is the owner of 60% of all satellites orbiting in space, then that must be a huge concern for us along with the political issues.” Musk joined Trump regularly on the …

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In Africa, meager expectations and some hopes for a second Trump presidency
1 month, 1 week ago

In Africa, meager expectations and some hopes for a second Trump presidency

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — African leaders may have been quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his election, professing a desire for mutually beneficial partnerships, but there are meager expectations that his presidency will change things for this continent of over 1.4 billion people. In particular, Primorac criticized USAID programs that “promote abortion, climate extremism and interventions against perceived systematic racism.” The …

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Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy teases role in Donald Trump’s second administration
1 month, 1 week ago

Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy teases role in Donald Trump’s second administration

Hindustan Times  

Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential contender and staunch Donald Trump supporter, hinted at a potential position in the 47th US President's forthcoming cabinet, stating that he has a “couple great options” at his disposal. Vivek Ramaswamy would be responsible for implementing and crafting the details of Trump's immigration policy if he gets the job of director of the Department of …

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Trump’s second term could bring chaos around the world. Will it work?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s second term could bring chaos around the world. Will it work?

CNN  

CNN — It may be horrific and redefine the world order. The Biden term encompassed a comparative deluge: the sudden yet inevitable collapse of America’s longest war in Afghanistan; the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and then October 7 in Israel, then the spiral of Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. Trump’s clear alliance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks set to …

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Mitch McConnell was the true architect of Trump’s second term
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mitch McConnell was the true architect of Trump’s second term

The Independent  

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‘My heart is full today’: Harris concedes loss to Trump as others warn about a second term
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘My heart is full today’: Harris concedes loss to Trump as others warn about a second term

The Independent  

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How Trump turned a 'close race' US election into a historic win, and what next?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Trump turned a 'close race' US election into a historic win, and what next?

Firstpost  

Trump’s victory represents a monumental political comeback—and if he gets a Republican-controlled Congress, the stage is set for a new chapter in American governance In a stunning political twist, Donald Trump has claimed victory in the 2024 US Presidential Election, securing his return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States. A Comeback for the Ages …

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Inflation, debt, default: Donald Trump’s second term poses massive economic challenges
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inflation, debt, default: Donald Trump’s second term poses massive economic challenges

Live Mint  

As Donald Trump begins his second term, several key challenges lie ahead. The growing debt burden has already affected investor confidence, sending U.S. government bond yields higher as market participants worry about the long-term sustainability of U.S. fiscal policy. Previous debt ceiling standoffs have pushed the U.S. close to default, and there is concern that the political divide in Washington …

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The not-so-special relationship? Only a fifth of Brits are happy Donald Trump is back in the White House with more than half saying his second term will be BAD for the UK
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The not-so-special relationship? Only a fifth of Brits are happy Donald Trump is back in the White House with more than half saying his second term will be BAD for the UK

Daily Mail  

Only one-in-five Brits is happy that Donald Trump has won a second term in the White House and more than half believe his return to power will be bad for the UK. In a sign that supporting Trump may cause problems for the new Tory opposition under Kemi Badenoch, just a quarter of Conservative voters said they were happy and …

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With Donald Trump set for second term as US President, his bonhomie with PM Modi in spotlight again
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Donald Trump set for second term as US President, his bonhomie with PM Modi in spotlight again

Live Mint  

US Election Results: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first global leaders to congratulate Donald Trump for his ‘historic election victory' in the US Presidential Election 2024. “Heartiest congratulations my friend Donald Trump on your historic election victory,” Modi said in a post on X on Wednesday, accompanied by pictures of his past meetings, displaying his bonhomie with the …

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Weekly Trade
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Weekly Trade

Politico  

Trump world readies for trade reboot Presented by With help from Daniel Lippman and Gavin Bade Donald Trump has reportedly tapped former USTR Robert Lighthizer to craft economic policy for a second administration if Trump wins the election this week. At the center of Trump’s economic plans is former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, who has recently spoken to Trump …

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Trump seeks second shot to transfer hush money case to federal court: report
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump seeks second shot to transfer hush money case to federal court: report

Raw Story  

A federal appeals court will weigh whether to allow Donald Trump a second shot to argue that his hush-money case should be moved from New York state court into a federal courtroom. The latest move from the former president’s legal team comes after U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein rejected Trump’s request last month seeking permission to make a new argument …

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Donald Trump on another presidential debate with Kamala Harris: 'Maybe, if I got in the right mood'
3 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump on another presidential debate with Kamala Harris: 'Maybe, if I got in the right mood'

Live Mint  

Former US President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that he would reconsider holding a second debate with Vice President Kamala Harris if he got in the right mood, CNN reported. The possibility of a second meeting between the two US Presidential candidates before election day was dashed on Thursday when former President Donald Trump announced he would not take part …

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Trump says there will be ‘NO THIRD DEBATE’ in social media rant
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump says there will be ‘NO THIRD DEBATE’ in social media rant

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trump declared, “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE” in a Thursday afternoon post on …

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Harris accepts Democratic presidential nomination
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Harris accepts Democratic presidential nomination

China Daily  

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris with her husband Douglas Emhoff and Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz with his wife Gwen Walz celebrate during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday. ERIN HOOLEY/AP CHICAGO — US Vice-President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic Party's presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention, or DNC, held at the United Center in Chicago …

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Opinion: Trump 2.0 would be a disaster for the climate
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: Trump 2.0 would be a disaster for the climate

LA Times  

Donald Trump looks at his notes during a briefing on Hurricane Dorian in 2019. During Donald Trump’s first term as president, we witnessed his administration’s efforts to curtail domestic environmental regulations and the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. A series of tabletop scenario simulations run in May and June by the Brennan Center for Justice, a nonpartisan, …

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Senate GOP On Project 2025: Huh? Project What Now?
5 months, 1 week ago

Senate GOP On Project 2025: Huh? Project What Now?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans have long had ties to the Heritage Foundation, one of the most influential conservative think tanks based in Washington, D.C. with deep connections to the Republican Party, congressional lawmakers and the broader conservative movement. Among other things, Project 2025 calls for limiting the use of the abortion drug mifepristone; basing government social services …

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Editorial: For the sake of the nation, Biden must reassure Americans he is up to a second term
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Editorial: For the sake of the nation, Biden must reassure Americans he is up to a second term

LA Times  

There is no sugarcoating the fact that President Biden seemed tired, listless and occasionally confused in his televised debate with former President Trump on Thursday. He tried to disarm criticism with clever if unconvincing arguments — such as the claim that “my retribution is going to be success.” Yet Trump soon reverted to form, engaging in unfair attacks and spewing …

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CNN's Collins presses Trump A.G. Bill Barr on which candidate is a 'threat to democracy'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

CNN's Collins presses Trump A.G. Bill Barr on which candidate is a 'threat to democracy'

Raw Story  

Former Attorney General Bill Barr remains ever a Donald Trump disciple. During his Friday sit-down with CNN's Kaitlan Collins the lifelong Republican who served as Trump's second attorney general from 2019 to 2020 characterized President Joe Biden as a greater threat to American democracy and, even though he resigned over the 45th president's 2020 election interference claims — still wants …

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Donald Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open
9 months ago

Donald Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former President Donald Trump issued a last-minute endorsement in a highly sought northwest Ohio congressional district Monday, backing state Rep. Derek Merrin over a rival Republican whom Trump’s closest ally in the state has described as “a rock-solid conservative.” Trump’s decision came about 18 hours before polls …

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