Politics

Donald Trump, the U.S. Republican presidential candidate, is planning a significant appearance alongside Polish President Andrzej Duda in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state for the upcoming election. While the details of this joint appearance are still being finalized, this event could mark an unusual moment where a foreign leader joins a U.S. presidential candidate on the campaign trail. Sources familiar with the plans have indicated that both leaders could appear together this Sunday, though the appearance is still subject to confirmation. Duda, who is nearing the end of his term as Polish president in 2025, has long been a strong ally of Trump. The two leaders share a friendship that dates back to Trump’s first term in office from 2017 to 2021. The pair last met in New York in April, s...

In a recent interview with Sky News Arabia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the comment made by President Vladimir Putin about Russia’s supposed support for U.S. Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. Putin had earlier sparked controversy when he jokingly remarked that Russia favored Harris due to her “infectious” laugh, suggesting that this trait made her more appealing than Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump. Lavrov clarified the situation, stating that Putin’s remarks were made in jest, underscoring that the Russian leader often uses humor in his public statements and interviews. “It was a joke,” Lavrov explained when questioned about how a change in U.S. leadership might affect Russia’s foreign policy. He went on t...

The devastating tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, has left the community in shock, with harrowing testimonies from survivors shedding light on the events of the fateful day. On Tuesday, an 18-year-old gunman, Salvador Ramos, entered the school and carried out a horrific attack, resulting in the deaths of 19 children and two teachers. As details continue to emerge, two young survivors have shared their accounts of how they managed to survive the massacre. Miah Cerrillo, an 11-year-old student, recounted the terrifying moments when the shooter entered her classroom. Speaking to CNN, she described how Ramos immediately killed a teacher before turning his attention to the students. The chaos unfolded rapidly, and in an attempt to escape the attacker’s notice, Miah covered her...

Ten retired senior U.S. military leaders have publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency, asserting in a letter released Monday that she is uniquely qualified to serve as commander-in-chief. The group, which includes retired General Larry Ellis and retired Rear Admiral Michael Smith, also issued a stark warning about former President Donald Trump, labeling him a threat to national security and democratic values. The letter highlighted what the signatories described as Trump’s “chaotic approach” to critical defense matters, specifically citing his handling of Afghanistan. They pointed to his 2020 deal with the Taliban, which allowed 5,000 fighters from the group to be released, many of whom returned to the battlefield, as an example of his unpredictable and dangerous ...

Donald Trump, the former president and current Republican presidential candidate, claimed on Monday that recent remarks from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris labeling him a threat to democracy had inspired what he described as the latest attempt on his life. Trump, however, provided no evidence to support his assertions. Critics pointed to his own history of provocative statements and calls for legal actions against political opponents as part of the broader context. As the U.S. presidential election approaches, with early voting already underway in some states, the 2024 campaign season has proven to be one of the most turbulent in recent memory. The alleged incident on Sunday in Florida marked a dramatic moment in the race. Trump emerged unscathed and commended the Sec...

For the first time in U.S. history, residents are now legally allowed to bet on the outcome of congressional elections. This unprecedented opportunity emerged on Thursday after a judge ruled in favor of permitting such wagers, a decision that has placed Kalshi, a New York-based startup, at the center of this groundbreaking development. Shortly after the ruling, Kalshi began accepting bets on which political party would gain control of the Senate and House in November’s elections. The company, which offers “prediction contracts” — simple yes-or-no bets on political outcomes — is operating under a temporary allowance, as the legality of such betting remains under scrutiny by regulators. Despite multiple requests for comment, neither Kalshi nor its attorney provided further insight into the s...

On Wednesday, the U.S. government unveiled a series of measures aimed at countering Russian efforts to meddle in the upcoming presidential election. These actions include criminal charges against two employees of a Russian state-run media organization, RT, and the confiscation of several internet domains linked to Russian disinformation campaigns. This latest push represents the U.S. government’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the integrity of its elections from foreign interference, particularly from Russia, which U.S. officials have repeatedly identified as a primary threat. These developments come amid ongoing concerns about the potential for foreign influence in U.S. elections, with the government taking proactive steps to address the issue. Despite these new actions, U.S. officials cont...

In a significant move ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign reported an impressive fundraising haul in August, surpassing former President Donald Trump’s fundraising by a considerable margin. Harris, who officially launched her candidacy earlier this year, raised $361 million in just one month, a sum more than double what Trump’s campaign raised during the same period. This record-breaking amount came from nearly three million individual donors, highlighting the widespread support and enthusiasm surrounding her candidacy. In contrast, Trump’s campaign reported raising $130 million in August. Despite the strong figure, it fell far behind Harris’s fundraising total. By the end of the month, Harris’s campaign had accumulated a total of $404 milli...

In a significant legal development, a New York judge has decided to postpone the sentencing of former President Donald Trump until after the upcoming U.S. presidential election, originally scheduled for September 18. Trump, who is running for re-election as the Republican candidate, had requested this delay, citing the timing of the case in relation to his campaign. Judge Juan Merchan, presiding over the case, confirmed on Friday that the sentencing will now take place on November 26, unless the case is dismissed earlier. Trump’s legal team had argued that there wouldn’t be sufficient time for them to challenge a potential ruling in the case before the sentencing, particularly given the pending decision on a motion regarding presidential immunity. The motion, tied to a landmark Supreme Cou...

The tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers, has shifted focus onto the actions—or lack thereof—of the local police chief and other law enforcement personnel. Delays in confronting the shooter, who remained inside the school for over an hour, have fueled anger, raising the possibility of lawsuits, penalties, and even criminal charges against the officers involved. This attack marks the deadliest school shooting in the United States in nearly a decade. However, confusion and contradictory accounts from police in the days following the tragedy have only deepened public frustration. By the end of the week, authorities confirmed that students and teachers had desperately called 911, pleading for help. Meanwhile, Pete Arredondo, the schoo...