Tag: American Politics
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Live updates: One year of Trump’s second term — could he be impeached?
Live updates: Trump’s second term in focus As the United States marks one year into Donald Trump’s second term, observers are watching a political landscape that remains deeply polarized. North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher frames the discussion with a simple question that keeps surfacing: could Trump be impeached? With Republicans controlling the House, the immediate…
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Trump’s Year Zero Is Over: The Reckoning Begins
A Turning Point The phrase “Year Zero” captured the audacious gamble of some political eras: a wholesale reset that promised to wipe the slate clean and redraw the rules. With the end of that era now in sight, the United States stands at a different crossroads. The reckoning isn’t a single dramatic moment but a…
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Questions for Trump, Democrats and the GOP: What 2026 Could Bring
Setting the stage for 2026 As the political calendar advances toward 2026, the path ahead for Washington is wide open and uncertain. Control of Congress, the evolving agenda of the presidency, and how parties adapt to a changing electorate will all influence the next phase of national policy. This piece surveys the big questions facing…
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Support for Israel Waning Across America, but White Evangelical Christians Stay Steadfast
A shifting national landscape In recent years, polling and political analysis have highlighted a broad drift in American opinions about Israel. Support for the Jewish state has diminished among many demographic groups, influenced by ongoing regional conflicts, humanitarian concerns, and shifting perspectives on U.S. foreign aid. Yet within a distinct rising slope of consistency, White…
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Trailblazing Native American Senator, Dies at 92
Obituary: A Trailblazer for Native American Representation Former U.S. senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a pioneering figure in American politics and the only American Indian in the Senate for a portion of his tenure, has died at the age of 92. His passing marks the end of a chapter in which Indigenous leadership found a louder,…
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Work Ethic in Question: Wilbur Ross on the Modern Man’s Labor Ethic
Overview: A provocative claim about the modern labor ethos In a recent discussion that reignited debates about work, responsibility, and economic freedom, Wilbur Ross, the former U.S. commerce secretary and longtime financier, voiced a controversial observation: American men, he argues, have lost their work ethic and feel entitled to a comfortable life without the need…
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Trump’s Shouty Prime-Time Address Signals a Limited Gear for His Campaign
Introduction: A Return to the Loud, Familiar Playbook In a political moment that has already been defined by high-stakes rhetoric and provocative symbolism, Donald Trump’s recent prime-time address arrived with the expected cadence: loud, emphatic, and designed to dominate the news cycle. Critics say the delivery reinforced a pattern that many voters have come to…
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Trump’s Prime-Time Address and the Controversy Over Derogatory Portrait Plaques
Trump’s Prime-Time Address Sparks Debate Donald Trump delivered a high-visibility prime-time address that’s drawing attention not only for its content but also for the surrounding controversy. As political theatrics and policy battles collide, observers are parsing what the speech signals about Trump’s strategy moving forward and how his messaging resonates with the base and swing…
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Trump Speech Praises Achievements, Attacks Biden Presidency
Overview: A Speech Framed by Immigration and Critique In a high-profile public address, the former president framed his remarks around what he described as a record of achievement, particularly in the area of immigration policy, while again offering a sharp critique of the current Biden presidency. The speech underscored two recurring themes: a defense of…
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Tatiana Schlossberg Reveals Terminal Cancer Diagnosis and Critique of RFK Jr. Health Policy
Overview: A Public Figure Confronts a Private Battle The family of the late president John F. Kennedy continues to attract attention as Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, has disclosed a terminal cancer diagnosis. The revelation has sparked discussions about health, legacy, and the evolving political landscape in which she voices her views on health policy. Her…