Harris races to wrap up nomination after Biden drops out

Harris races to wrap up nomination after Biden drops out

By Danny Kemp and Frankie Taggart US Vice President Kamala Harris raced Monday to lock in Democratic support and secure the party's nomination to take on Donald Trump in November after President Joe Biden's sensational exit. Armed with Biden's endorsement, the 59-year-old has quickly won the backing of a flood of Democrats as she prepares to kick off her first full day of campaigning with an […]

July 22, 2024 8

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Biden ‘absolutely’ staying in US presidential race: campaign chair

US President Joe Biden is "absolutely" staying in the race for the White House, his campaign chair said Friday, despite mounting pressure from Democratic allies to step aside over worries about his age and health. Jen O'Malley Dillon acknowledged there had been some "slippage" in support since the 81-year-old's disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, but insisted he would still win in November. "Absolutely the president's in this […]

July 19, 2024 18

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More details emerge about lead-up to Trump assassination attempt

The US Secret Service was reportedly told about a 'suspicious man' using a rangefinder 20 minutes before a gunman opened fire at Donald Trump on Saturday. New details continue to emerge about the attempted assassination at a rally in the US state of Pennsylvania - which left one attendee dead and two others injured. Reporting for us is Sally Patterson.

July 19, 2024 13

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Trump’s VP pick Vance promises to restore American dream

JD Vance, the millennial face of the 'MAGA' movement, has pledged to help return Donald Trump to the White House in his first speech since being named Trump's 2024 running mate. The U.S. Senator, who once compared Trump to Hitler, has joined the ranks of former critics now supporting the party's nominee. At the Republican National Convention, Vance delivered a prime-time address to an enthusiastic crowd, promoting an America-first agenda, […]

July 18, 2024 17

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Jack Smith appeals dismissal of Trump’s classified documents case

Special Council Jack Smith is trying to keep Donald Trump's classified documents case alive. He filed an appeal on Wednesday after a Trump appointed judge threw the case out earlier in the week. Toni Waterman has more.

July 18, 2024 12

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Trump says Taiwan ‘should pay’ US for defence against China

Taiwan "should pay" the United States for defence, US presidential candidate Donald Trump said in a wide-ranging interview that has cast doubt on the relationship between Washginton and Taipei should he be re-elected in November. In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek published on Tuesday, the former president was asked if he would defend self-ruled Taiwan from China, which claims the island as part of its territory. […]

July 17, 2024 9

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Trump chooses Ohio Senator JD Vance as his Vice-President

The official Republican candidate for President, Donald Trump, has chosen JD Vance as his running mate. The Ohio Senator is relatively new to politics but known as a strong 'MAGA' supporter. He's due to address the Republican National Convention later this week. Caroline Malone reports.

July 16, 2024 30

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Political analyst discusses impact of Trump’s assassination attempt on democracry

Following the recent assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, Political Analyst and Acting Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, weighed in on the potential implications for Trump’s political future. "This should never have happened," Breakfast stated, stressing that political violence undermines democracy. He expressed concerns that proponents of democracy would not support such acts, as free and […]

July 15, 2024 55

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‘One inch from a potential civil war’ – near miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracy

U.S. Secret Service agents help former President Donald Trump offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images By Arie Perliger, UMass Lowell With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for […]

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