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Marco Rubio won’t say if he’s running in 2028. A new poll shows why he keeps getting asked
Marco Rubio is drawing fresh attention as a potential Republican presidential candidate after the 2026 midterms. A Reuters/Ipsos poll gave Rubio and JD Vance similar ratings without asking voters to choose between them.
With shifting Iran rhetoric following US elections, Trump leaves Mideast in limbo about path ahead
President Donald Trump has made ambiguous statements about the Iran war after the midterm elections. He acknowledged the conflict's impact on Republican losses and stated that military action is unlikely. Trump's comments have raised uncertainty among Middle Eastern diplomats regarding ongoing negotiations led by Qatar. Iran remains unwilling to engage in talks without certain conditions being met. The situation continues to evolve with each unpredictable comment from the president.
Rubio acknowledges in wake of GOP midterm losses that 'people are struggling' economically
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged the economic struggles faced by Americans during his speech to conservatives. He emphasized that economic health should be measured by people's ability to afford necessities, rather than stock market performance. Rubio defended controversial decisions made during the Trump administration regarding foreign policy and claimed international law has been weaponized against U.S. actions.
What America (still) teaches us
Despite perceptions of narcissism, the US has been a significant global positive force, particularly in economics and technology. Its prosperity stems from a blend of natural advantages and deliberate design, including a welcoming immigration policy that fuels innovation and economic growth. Geopolitically, US military spending underpins global security and trade routes.
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250 yrs of trysts with the future
Envision a version of America shaped by Arthurian ideals, where immigration and originality are repressed, resulting in a stagnated, historical echo rather than a vibrant nation. In contrast, the true essence of America flourishes through its acceptance of innovation and diversity, constructing a dynamic future.
Who is Bobby Charles? Former Bush administration official holds lead to win Maine GOP governor primary after ranked-choice runoff
Bobby Charles has won Maine's Republican gubernatorial primary. He secured victory after ranked-choice voting runoffs. Charles is an attorney and former federal government official. His career spans national security, law enforcement, and public policy. He served under President George W. Bush. Charles also has a legal and academic background. He is a Navy Intelligence Reservist and author.
US Supreme Court confronts Trump and his tariffs in test of presidential power
The Supreme Court is reviewing President Trump's authority to impose tariffs using emergency powers. This case marks a significant moment as the court decides on the lasting legality of his economic policies. The outcome will impact global trade, American businesses, and consumers. Legal experts view the case as a tossup, with considerable legal and political implications for the justices.
Mathura Sridharan, Ohio's newly appointed Solicitor General, racially abused, targeted for her 'bindi'
Mathura Sridharan, an Indian-origin lawyer, has been appointed as Ohio's Solicitor General, marking her as the state's top appellate lawyer. Attorney General Dave Yost praised her legal acumen and Supreme Court success. However, Sridharan faced racist online attacks due to her heritage, prompting strong defense from Yost, who affirmed her American citizenship and qualifications.
Trump's ICE war spills onto streets: Where's the US headed?
Fueled by intensified immigration enforcement, Los Angeles is witnessing violent protests and a deployment of the National Guard. The situation highlights a deep ideological divide, with the Trump administration prioritizing national sovereignty and critics decrying heavy-handed tactics.
Jerome Powell says Trump can’t fire him. That might change
President Trump's dismissal of two Democratic FTC commissioners challenges a 1935 Supreme Court decision that protects independent agency members from removal. This action raises concerns about the potential impact on the Federal Reserve's independence, which is critical for maintaining global financial stability and low inflation.
As Trump shakes Justice Department, deeply conservative prosecutors head for exits
President Trump's administration faces rising tensions as Danielle Sassoon, a prominent conservative federal prosecutor, resigns over a directive to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. This move highlights the clash between Trump's drive for control and traditional prosecutorial independence. Several Justice Department employees resigned, fearing compromised impartiality in the legal system.
Tech donor network co-founded by JD Vance seeks to push America to the right
JD Vance's journey to vice-presidential candidacy included co-founding Rockbridge Network, a Silicon Valley-backed group aiming to influence U.S. politics. Established in 2019, Rockbridge has a substantial budget to support right-wing news, voter operations, and polls, supported by wealthy tech investors. The network's role in the upcoming presidential election highlights its impact.
Tech donor network co-founded by JD Vance seeks to push America to the right
JD Vance, co-founder of Rockbridge Network, aimed to spread Trump's nationalism via right-wing news, voter engagement, and polling. Documents disclosed Rockbridge's scale and $75 million budget for 2024, showing Silicon Valley's rising influence in conservative politics. The group comprises tech investors supporting deregulation and reduced oversight in key sectors.
Any attempt to bring UCC 'unacceptable', PM Modi's remarks on it 'objectionable': AIMPLB
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said it considers the prime minister's call for a secular civil code and terming religious personal laws as communal ones "highly objectionable".
Judge in Trump documents case under the spotlight as arguments near
A pretrial conference Tuesday to discuss procedures for handling classified information will represent the first courtroom arguments in the case before US District Judge Aileen Cannon since Trump was indicted five weeks ago.
View: In Red v Blue America, guns are shown more mercy than women
A day before sending women back in time, the same conservative majority struck down a 108-year-old New York state law restricting who can carry a 'concealed' gun in public. Again, the people in the state supported the restriction. But no matter. What's another mass shooting among friends? Already at a staggering 246 mass shootings with six months to go, 2022 is set to surpass 2021 with 692 mass shootings.
Mike Pence: Trump is 'wrong' to say election could be overturned
In a speech to a gathering of the conservative Federalist Society in Florida, Pence addressed Trump's intensifying efforts this week to advance the false narrative that, as vice president, he had the unilateral power to prevent President Joe Biden from taking office.
Donald Trump's court appointments will leave decades-long imprint
Donald Trump used the promise of conservative judicial appointments to win over Republican skeptics as a candidate. Then as president, he relied on conservative legal organizations and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to employ an assembly line-like precision to install more than 230 judges on the federal bench, including the three newest justices of the Supreme Court.
Donald Trump thought courts were key to winning. Judges disagreed.
There is a central flaw in the argument. Judges have heard the cases and have been among the harshest critics of the legal arguments put forth by Trump's legal team, often dismissing them with scathing language of repudiation.
Amid legal humiliation, Donald Trump keeps trolling America
In an embarrassing smackdown for Trump, Judge Matthew Brann threw his case out, ruling "This court has been presented with strained legal arguments without merit and speculative accusations, unpled in the operative complaint and unsupported by evidence."
Trump's legal team cried vote fraud, but courts found none
The strategy may have played well in front of television cameras and on talk radio. But it has proved a disaster in court, where judges uniformly rejected their claims of vote fraud and found the campaign's legal work amateurish.
View: Congress' NYAY isn't airy-fairy at all
As regards NYAY’s fiscal impact, Gandhi committed to fiscal prudence while announcing this scheme.
War against terrorism a matter of "extraordinary importance", NSA tells Pakistan
During his visit to Islamabad last week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had pressed the new Pakistani government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan "to do more" to rein in terror groups operating from the country's soil.
Amul Thapar on Trump's list for Supreme Court judge nominees
Thapar currently holds the position of US District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
Pro-environment or anti-liberty: What the beef ban and Delhi’s odd-even car rule have in common
Experience of other countries such as Nigeria suggests such measures are not worthwhile and in fact attract dysfunctional behaviour from society.
Republicans win: Obama faces double jeopardy & irreparable gridlock between legislature & executive
The message from the US mid-term election is not that Americans are moving past Obama but that the people are tired of the proverbial Beltway shenanigans.
Our only job is to find solutions for clients’ marketing problems: Amir Kassaei Global Chief Creative Officer, DDB
Amir Kassaei, global chief creative officer at DDB, is finally at Goafest after his muchpublicised dropout last year owing to visa issues.
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