Investors are keeping calm and carrying on as thoughts of a second Donald Trump presidency begin to percolate amid President Joe Biden’s primetime debate debacle. “The one takeaway from the debate last week was the market has sort of made its peace with Donald Trump being the next president,” Bradesco head of equity strategy Ben […]
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Moderate Dem Leader Takes A ‘This Is Fine’ Stance On A Second Trump Presidency
One of the leaders of a group of moderate and conservative House Democrats added to President Joe Biden’s political woes on Tuesday, saying in an op-ed that he wasn’t buying the idea a second Donald Trump term would be a “unique threat” to American democracy. “I reject the premise. Unlike Biden and many others, I […]
Border crossings fall to their lowest monthly number of the Biden presidency
Border Patrol agents apprehended just over 84,000 migrants crossing the U.S. southern border in June, the lowest monthly number since President Joe Biden took office in 2021, a Department of Homeland Security official told NBC News. The number of apprehensions in June was nearly 30 percent lower than in May, when Border Patrol made over […]
‘It was a bad night. It was a great presidency.’
Several prominent Democrats sought to present a united front on Sunday, flocking to morning news programs in defense of President Biden following his shaky performance in the June 27 debate against former President Donald Trump. The appearances come amid reports of tension within the party about whether Biden — who is expected to discuss his […]
Hungary’s populist Orbán to take over EU presidency as many issues hang in the balance
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — When Hungary takes over the helm of the European Union on July 1, many politicians in Brussels will have the same thing on their minds: whether populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will use the role to further his reputation as the bloc’s main spoiler. Orbán in recent years has seemed to […]
A crisis comms expert says now is Gavin Newsom’s chance to get what he wants: the presidency
As the dust of the disastrous presidential debate settles, it might be one governor’s time to shine. Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s war room is probably considering how to make the best of it, a former GOP strategist says. But Newsom reaffirmed his support for Biden, highlighting his commitment to the party. If Gov. Gavin Newsom ever […]
Heart Surgeon, Ex-Tehran Mayor in Contention for Iran Presidency
(Bloomberg) — Iranians will elect a new president on June 28, in a poll triggered by the death in a helicopter crash last month of Ebrahim Raisi. Voters will choose from six men, most of them anti-US hard liners, with ex-Tehran Mayor Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf leading a “poll of polls” published by Iran’s state broadcaster […]
Will Hungary hijack the EU during its presidency?
Hungary takes over the European Union’s six-month rotating presidency on July 1, in the face of fears perennial spoiler Prime Minister Viktor Orban could use it to take the bloc hostage at a critical time. EU leaders and diplomats have years of bitter experience dealing with Budapest’s hard-right government on issues ranging from Ukraine aid […]
Meloni leaves decision on EU Commission presidency open
Italy’s right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to wait for the official nomination from the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) in the European Parliament before deciding on the presidency of the future EU Commission. “The proposal is a matter for the EPP, and when it is complete we will make our assessments,” said Meloni on […]
3 Nixon justices helped end his presidency. Will the 3 Trump appointees force him to stand trial?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fifty years ago, three of the justices Richard Nixon appointed to the Supreme Court joined in an 8-0 decision in the Watergate tapes case that effectively ended his presidency, ruling only 16 days after hearing the case. Nixon resigned from office just over two weeks later. Now, three justices named by then-President […]
Former president Ahmadinejad seeks Iranian presidency again
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registered as a candidate on Sunday for the upcoming election to the office he held between 2005 and 2013, Iranian media reported. Ahmadinejad’s controversial presidency was noted for his anti-Israeli and anti-Semitic statements. He was accused of denying the Holocaust as well as of calling for the destruction of Israel. […]
Polish Prime Minister Tusk rules out bid for presidency in 2025
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has emphatically ruled out his seeking election as president in 2025, despite rumours that he will take a second run at the position. “I say it this clearly: No, I will not run in the presidential election,” Tusk told the country’s TVP Info on Thursday evening. According to Tusk, who […]