Barring divine intervention or the West Coast falling into the sea, President Biden will handily win California in the November election. But should he — or presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump — secure a second term in the fall, the future of either’s policy agenda rests heavily on which party controls Congress, where Republicans currently […]
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has tapped a longtime Democratic operative to be her campaign manager to guide her bid to replace Sen. Bob Menendez. The hiring of Maggie Moran comes after Murphy’s prior campaign manager, Max Glass, left after only a few weeks on the job. When Glass departed, Murphy’s top rival for […]
From the archive: This series originally published in The Desert Sun in October 2017. The frequency and nature of the presidents’ visits to the desert reflect the unique character of the Coachella Valley’s resort communities, providing respite from the political spotlight, a place to unwind and relax and even a stunning backdrop for gatherings of world […]
WASHINGTON – Traditionally, Super Tuesday is the day that is seen to most accurately forecast how the presidential primaries will play out. Every four years, the contest is when millions of Americans in a wide swath of states head to their polling places, usually in March. Super Tuesday earned its nickname because its the date […]
Alexander Stubb, following his victory in Finland’s presidential election, has reiterated his commitment to supporting Ukraine amidst Russia’s ongoing military aggression, reported Finnish news outlet Yle on Feb. 11. Stubb assured that Finland would persist in offering “decisive support” to Ukraine moving forward. He highlighted the significant role of Helsinki within NATO, acknowledging the alliance’s […]
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has replaced his top army general in a major shake-up of the country’s war strategy as the conflict with Russia grinds into its third year. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Mr Zelenskiy thanked Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his two years of service and discussed possible replacements for the top military […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced his top army general in a major shake-up of the country’s war strategy as the conflict with Russia grinds into its third year. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Mr Zelensky thanked Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his two years of service and discussed possible replacements for the top military […]
By Nathan Layne, Gram Slattery and James Oliphant ROCHESTER, N.H. (Reuters) – Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley will campaign across New Hampshire on Monday hoping to stall Donald Trump‘s march to the Republican presidential nomination with an upset victory in Tuesday’s statewide vote. Eight days after Trump coasted to a record-setting win in Iowa’s first-in-the-nation […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will convene top congressional leaders Wednesday at the White House pressing for his $110 billion national security package at a pivotal time as senators narrow on a landmark immigration deal that could unlock the stalled aid to Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies. The sit down with Speaker Mike […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a politically polarized nation, Americans seem to agree on one issue underlying the 2024 elections — a worry over the state of democracy and how the outcome of the presidential contest will affect its future. They just disagree over who poses the threat. A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for […]