US politics

Donald Trump’s speech at Iowa on the 29 October got off to a bad start when he couldn’t get the name of the host city right.  He referred to Sioux City in Iowa as Sioux Falls which is located in South Dakota. He received resounding boos for making the mistake. “Hello to a place where […]

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, education has emerged on centre stage as a major talking point on the 2024 campaign trail. Jennifer Steele, a distinguished professor at American University’s School of Education, astutely observes, “I’ve been around this field for a while, and I’ve never seen education as divisive as it is in […]

Sen. Ted Cruz, representing Texas, has urged Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to provide enhanced measures and more information to combat the escalating threats posed to Border Patrol agents at the southern border. Sen. Cruz attributes these threats to an emboldened cartel presence and underlines the pressing need to secure the United States from these […]

Donald Trump received a bunch of brickbats for his awkwardness in holding a baby for a recent photo opportunity. The former US president seemed not to be able to hold a baby well despite having five children of his own. Trump held the tiny infant without supporting her head or the rest of her body […]

Former President Donald Trump’s knack for controversial statements has been a defining feature of his political career. But his harsh rhetoric is starting to backfire and is potentially jeopardizing his chances in the 2024 presidential race. A recent Messenger/Harris poll conducted from October 13 to 15 among 1,009 registered voters, provides a fascinating glimpse into […]

Donald Trump has spoken up about a recent report in the New York Times alleging that he has asked his wife, Melania Trump to walk around in light clothing by the pool in Mar-a-Lago. The report says he asked her to do so “so all the other guys could get a look at what they […]

A 15-year-old journalist would-be, Quinn Mitchell, who once put Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on the spot with a thought-provoking question, found himself at the center of another political drama last Friday. As DeSantis graced the stage at the First in the Nation Leadership Summit in Nashua, New Hampshire, young Mitchell was escorted out of the […]

The Biden administration blindsided opponents of border wall construction in South Texas by announcing its intention to not only resume but expedite the controversial endeavor. But South Texas residents have vowed their resistance to the project. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security revealed plans to waive no less than 26 federal laws to facilitate the […]

Multiple House Democrats seemed poised to throw a lifeline to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, as Tuesday’s pivotal vote to oust him loomed on the horizon. The intrigue unfolded within the GOP’s Problem Solvers Caucus, a Republican member divulged that, until the eleventh hour, Democrats were willing to consider casting “present” votes. This tactical maneuver would […]

President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that his administration would proceed with the construction of approximately 20 additional miles of the southern border wall. This decision comes after Biden had previously criticized Donald Trump’s border wall as a wasteful expenditure that failed to effectively curb illegal immigration. The reason behind Addressing reporters, President Biden explained […]

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was dethroned from his leadership position in a historic vote on Tuesday, marking a watershed moment in American politics. A far-right revolt within the Republican Party, incensed by McCarthy’s reliance on Democrats to secure funding and avert a government shutdown, culminated in this unprecedented removal. The final tally, a razor-thin 216-210, […]

Former President Donald Trump and his family business are gearing up for a legal showdown in the heart of Manhattan as they prepare a civil fraud trial case that threatens to send shockwaves through the real estate mogul’s empire. Set to commence on Monday, this trial is poised to have far-reaching implications not only for […]