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Biden to address US as clock ticks on presidency
US President Joe Biden will give what could be his final Oval Office speech Wednesday to explain why he dropped out of November's election and deny that he will spend six months as a lame duck
Harris bashes Trump over 'fear and hate,' promises compassion in debut rally
US Vice President Kamala Harris assailed Donald Trump on Tuesday at her first campaign rally since replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate, while a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll showed her taking a marginal lead over her Republican rival
Blinken heads to SE Asia to reaffirm ties with strategic allies
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Southeast Asia this week to deepen ties with Washington’s strategic allies, an official said Monday, as the United States seeks to bolster its regional stance against an increasingly assertive China.
US Secret Service chief resigns
US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned yesterday, a day after acknowledging that the agency failed in its mission to prevent an assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
Us presidential race: What happens after Biden exit?
US President Joe Biden’s decision Sunday to withdraw from the presidential race at such a late date -- just over 100 days until the November 5 election -- is unprecedented in modern US electoral history.
Trump, Vance heap scorn on Biden, Harris
Donald Trump and running mate J D Vance on Sunday slammed the record of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, as the incumbent bowed out of the White House race and sought to pass the torch to his number two.
US Presidential race: Biden exit offers scope, pitfalls for Democrats
Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the US election offers Democrats the precious opportunity for a late reset in a campaign that was going badly -- but ushers in an uncertain few weeks that will make or break their chances against Donald Trump.
US Presidential Polls / Biden quits race amid criticism
US President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race amid growing calls by his Democratic peers, reports BBC.
Biden tests positive for Covid, fueling health worries
US President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid with mild symptoms Wednesday, shortly after conceding he would consider dropping his reelection bid if doctors diagnosed him with a serious medical condition
At Republican convention, Trump watches ex-rivals fall in line
Donald Trump returned to the Republican National Convention Tuesday for a night intended to unify the party, as his defeated rivals for the nomination lined up to heap praise on the official US presidential candidate
Biden defends ‘mental acuity’
US President Joe Biden defended both his “mental acuity” and his rhetoric about Donald Trump Monday, in a second TV interview aimed at ending calls for him to quit his re-election bid following a disastrous debate.
Melting ice caps slow Earth’s spin
It’s well known that as far as the climate crisis goes, time is of the essence.
Biden commits to second Trump debate in September
Joe Biden on Monday pledged to meet Donald Trump for another presidential debate in September, after he was heavily criticized for his performance in their previous encounter last month
Trump, his ear bandaged, appears at Republican National Convention
Donald Trump received a hero's welcome Monday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, as he made his first public appearance since being wounded in an assassination attempt
Trump officially nominated for president, picks JD Vance for running mate
Donald Trump selected US Senator JD Vance on Monday to serve as his vice presidential running mate, as the Republican Party officially nominated the former president as its 2024 presidential nominee at the start of the party's national convention in Milwaukee
Trump picks JD Vance for running mate
Donald Trump yesterday selected US Senator JD Vance to serve as his vice presidential running mate, as the Republican Party officially nominated the former president as its 2024 presidential nominee at the start of the party’s national convention in Milwaukee.
Judge tosses Trump documents case
A US judge yesterday dismissed the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally holding onto classified documents, dealing the former president another major legal victory as the Republican seeks a return to the White House.
Trump stars at Republican convention clouded by shooting
Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail Monday as the star of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee -- a gathering meant to fire up the grassroots that has instead been overshadowed by the weekend attempt on his life
