India’s right wing leaders condemn Trump attack

India’s right wing leaders condemn Trump attack

Leaders from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party have condemned this weekend's attack on former US President Donald Trump. Some have even accused the opposition of similarly 'inciting violence' against Prime Minister Modi. Over the weekend, Modi tweeted to say he was 'deeply concerned' by the attack on 'his friend' Donald Trump, adding 'violence has no place in politics'. Neha Poonia has more.

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US President Joe Biden Clings on to Democratic Support

US President Joe Biden is clinging on to his political future despite intense pressure not to run for re-election, even as Democrats consider calls for him to bow out. One Democratic Senator has suggested Donald Trump might be on track to claim the presidency "in a landslide", and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has hardly given him a ringing endorsement. Mitch McCann reports:

July 11, 2024 19

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U.S Democrats divided in private meetings over Biden’s re-election

There's been consensus reached at U.S Democratic Party meetings on whether US president Joe Biden should suspend his reelection bid. The make-or-break private sessions saw Democrats in both the House and Senate discuss the president's future, but without reaching any decisions. Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Pete Aguilar agreed there were differing opinions at Tuesday's meeting. But pushed back on suggestions Biden is losing support. Meanwhile at the […]

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Trump hush money trial sentencing delayed after immunity ruling

A New York judge on Tuesday delayed Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to an adult film star until September 18, after the former U.S. president asked for a chance to argue he should have been immune from prosecution. Zachary Goelman produced this report. The Economic Times further reports that Trump faces an uphill battle getting the hush money conviction overturned […]

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US Supreme Court immunity ruling ideal for a president who doesn’t care about democracy

By Natasha Lindstaedt, University of Essex The US Supreme Court has made a hugely significant and equally controversial judgment. It is one which could affect the results of the 2024 election, the rule of law and democratic institutions in the United States and shape the powers of the nation’s highest office for years to come. In its ruling on presidential immunity, relating to a case […]

July 3, 2024 19

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Knowing when to call it quits takes courage and confidence – 3 case studies

A man reads the Chicago Tribune announcing President Lyndon B. Johnson’s decision not to run for reelection in 1968. Corbis/Getty Images By Kevin J. McMahon, Trinity College and Michael Paris, College of Staten Island, CUNY After President Joe Biden’s disastrous performance at the June 27, 2024, debate, many Democrats have raced to ring the alarm bell, proclaiming that it’s time for him to step aside, time to […]

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Trump celebrates Supreme Court “big win”

The US Supreme Court has granted former President Donald Trump limited immunity from prosecution for official acts taken while in office. The justices' landmark ruling on Monday, by a 6-3 margin, means a potential trial into his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election is further postponed. Benji Hyer reports from outside the Court in Washington.

July 2, 2024 29

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U.S Supreme Court due to rule on Trump immunity case

The US Supreme Court is expected to give its ruling on Monday on the case concerning Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity. The former US President faces four charges related to attempts to subvert the results of the 2020 election. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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Biden struggles during TV Debate

U.S President, Biden has struggled at times as he and Donald Trump clashed over immigration and foreign policy in the first TV debate of the US presidential race. They took questions on issues including economic policy, the war in Ukraine and abortion ahead of November's election. There was no audience, and microphones were muted when it wasn't that candidate's time to speak. Biden stumbled in his answers on a number […]

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