Majority of US voters back Biden’s decision to exit presidential race

Majority of US voters back Biden’s decision to exit presidential race

Almost all US voters believe President Joe Biden made the right decision by dropping out of this year's presidential election, according to a new poll. A New York Times/Siena College survey found 87 percent of registered voters approved of him withdrawing from the race last Sunday. Sally Patterson reports from New York.

July 29, 2024 13

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US Congress to Create Bipartisan Task Force to Investigate Trump Assassination Attempt

The US congress is set to establish a bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump during a Pennsylvania rally. It comes as the acting director of the U.S. The Secret Service will testify before three Senate committees next week. Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump planning indoor rallies following assassination attempt

Donald Trump is planning to hold indoor rallies only for the time being on advice from the Secret Service according to media reports. It follows the attempted assassination of the former US President at a rally in Pennsylvania earlier in the month. Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.

July 25, 2024 14

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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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Iranian plot to assassinate Trump revealed

United States security authorities obtained intelligence in recent weeks of a plot by Iran to try to assassinate Donald Trump. There is, however, no confirmed connection to the man who attempted to kill the former President on Saturday. Benji Hyer reports.

July 17, 2024 27

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Florida judge dismisses Trump classified docs case

A Florida judge has dismissed the criminal case against Donald Trump on charges of mishandling top secret documents. On Monday, Judge Aileen Cannon granted the defence motion to throw out the case because of how the Special Prosecutor was appointed. The ruling removes a major legal hurdle facing the former president ahead of November's presidential election. This comes just days after Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in […]

July 16, 2024 24

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Biden says Trump bull’s-eye remark “a mistake”…..

US President Joseph Biden has said it was "a mistake" to use the word "bull's-eye" following criticism his language led to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Some Republicans have blamed rhetoric used by Biden and other Democrats for being the reason behind the attack. In an interview recorded at the White House on Monday, Biden defended his remarks, while highlighting Trump's previous inflammatory comments. Nick Harper reports from Washington. […]

July 16, 2024 26

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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.

July 15, 2024 41

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Trump urges America to “stand united” after assassination attempt

Former US president Donald Trump has called on Americans to "stand united" after the assassination attempt. Trump was shot in the ear while speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania. The FBI has confirmed the 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks was killed. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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