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  Kamala Harris: First black woman, first person of South Asian descent to be potential US President

  World | July 22, 2024 9:29 IST

  US Presidential Election 2024: As the Democratic Party rallies behind Vice President Kamala Harris, her ascent to the top of the ticket represents a significant shift in American politics, with the potential to break new ground and set historic precedents.

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  Trump's first reaction after Biden drops out of Presidential race, says 'Kamala Harris will be...'

  World | July 22, 2024 1:23 IST

  The former Republican president made these remarks to the network shortly after Biden's announcement. Trump later criticised Biden on social media, asserting that Biden was unfit to remain in office as president.

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  Will Biden withdraw from US presidential race? 'Under pressure' President to make major announcement

  World | July 19, 2024 11:31 IST

  Biden's disastrous June 27 debate performance and the recent assassination bid on Donald Trump have resulted in a significant decrease in his favourability ratings. Influential Democrats like Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi have also shared their concerns about Democrats losing in the November race.

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  Biden tests positive for COVID-19, self-isolates after experiencing 'mild symptoms'

  World | July 18, 2024 6:27 IST

  The illness comes at a critical time for Biden, who is battling pressure from fellow Democrats to end his re-election bid amid concerns over his age. His rival Donald Trump is headlining a successful convention and is gaining ground in several battleground states after an assassination attempt.

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  Biden's future doubtful? 5 Democratic lawmakers raise voices for his exit from US presidential race

  World | July 08, 2024 8:26 IST

  US President Joe Biden had a disastrous night during a debate with his rival Donald Trump, following which voices are being raised for him to step aside from the presidential race and make way for Kamala Harris.

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  Could Indian-origin Kamala Harris beat Trump in upcoming Presidential race? Here's what polls claim

  World | July 07, 2024 18:34 IST

  Harris, aged 59, formerly a US senator and California attorney general, would be the first woman to ascend to the presidency of the United States if she were to secure the party's nomination and win the November 5 election.

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  Biden's political career at stake, poll shows one in three Democrats think he should quit 2024 race

  World | July 03, 2024 16:09 IST

  The approval rating of Biden, 81, has plummeted after his dismal debate performance in Atlanta last week against his predecessor Donald Trump.

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  Will Biden be replaced after 'disastrous' debate? Top Democrats respond amid calls for him to quit

  World | July 01, 2024 13:49 IST

  While Joe Biden's family was aware of how poorly he performed against Donald Trump, they also continued to think the 81-year-old leader was the "best person" to beat the Republican presumptive nominee, Donald Trump. The same was echoed by the top Democrats.

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  'Jury is 95% Democrats': Hush-money trial judge signals he may fine Trump again over gag order

  World | May 02, 2024 23:26 IST

  Judge Merchan grew impatient as Blanche tried to justify Trump’s April 22 comments to the Real America’s Voice TV network that the jury was “95% Democrats,” “the area’s mostly all Democrat,” and, “It’s a very unfair situation that I can tell you.”

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  US: Trump sparks row after saying Jews voting for Democrats 'hate Israel and their religion'

  World | March 19, 2024 14:15 IST

  Trump accused Democrats of hating Israel and said Jews voting for Democrats "should be ashamed of themselves because Israel will be destroyed". This comes as Biden faces increasing criticism for supporting Israel in the war against Hamas in Gaza, where over 31,000 Palestinians have been killed.

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  Will Michelle Obama replace Biden as Democratic candidate for upcoming US Presidential elections?

  World | February 28, 2024 11:36 IST

  According to a recent survey conducted by Rasmussen Reports, 47 per cent of voters who participated in the polls via telephone and online, believe it is likely Democrats will replace Biden with another candidate as their presidential nominee before the election in November.

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  US House Republicans impeach Biden's top border official by just one vote- first time in 150 years

  World | February 14, 2024 10:18 IST

  The evening roll call proved tight, with Speaker Mike Johnson’s threadbare GOP majority unable to handle many defectors or absences in the face of staunch Democratic opposition to impeaching Mayorkas, the first Cabinet secretary charged in nearly 150 years.

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  Donald Trump and Indian-origin Nikki Haley face off in New Hampshire’s primary over foreign wars

  World | January 23, 2024 22:46 IST

  With just two candidates left in the Republican race, the New Hampshire vote pits the most hawkish in Haley against the more isolationist Trump, who would rather avoid foreign entanglements in keeping with an "America First" approach.

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  Biden 'not sure' he would seek re-election as he turns 81-year-old, says 'if Trump would not...'

  World | December 06, 2023 15:39 IST

  Biden's remarks come as even staunch Democratic voters have expressed concerns about the president's age. He turned 81 years old last month. Biden reiterated the sentiment upon returning to the White House saying “I expect so, but look he is running, and I have to run.”

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  US: Indian-American New Jersey Senator Vin Gopal re-elected for third time in hard-fought election

  World | November 08, 2023 12:53 IST

  Gopal, who was elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021, managed to garner almost 60% of the vote. It is reportedly one of the most expensive legislative races in the history of New Jersey, with Democrats pooling millions to win the Republican-leaning Congressional District.

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  Historic ouster: Speaker Kevin McCarthy removed in unprecedented showdown, throwing House into chaos

  World | October 04, 2023 10:41 IST

  The historic ouster was driven by a coalition of hard-right conservatives, with Rep. Matt Gaetz leading the charge. Following a close vote, the speaker's office was declared vacant, and Rep. Patrick McHenry assumed the role of speaker pro tempore until a new speaker is elected.

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  US government shutdown nears this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next for Biden?

  World | September 28, 2023 16:33 IST

  A shutdown happens when Congress fails to pass some type of funding legislation that is signed into law by the president. Lawmakers are supposed to pass 12 different spending bills to fund agencies across the government, but the process is time-consuming.

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  US Presidential debate: Indian-origin Vivek among top contenders to watch, Trump skips event

  World | August 24, 2023 10:04 IST

  Trump is the prohibitive early front-runner in the race, raising serious questions about whether the party will have much of a competitive primary.

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  'All knows what a successful Presidency I had': Trump announces to skip GOP presidential debates

  World | August 21, 2023 7:13 IST

  The decision marks another chapter in Trump’s ongoing feud with Fox, which was once a staunch defender but is now perceived to be more favourable to his leading rival, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

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  Trump indicted for bid to overturn 2020 US election: 'Forced Mike Pence, officials for...'

  World | August 02, 2023 11:28 IST

  According to the prosecutors, Trump had forced his federal colleagues including Vice President Mike Pence to alter the results.