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The Democrats flip GeorgeSantos’ seat as the House votes to impeach Mayorkas
The US House of Representatives has voted to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. Mayorkas was impeached over his role in the construction of the border wall that President Donald Trump said will “save lives”. “This is another embarrassment for House Republicans,” US Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said.
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Pakistan is moving toward a coalition government
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has nominated its leader Shehbaz Sharif as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan, ending a two-day stalemate after the February 8 general elections. PML-N won 79 seats in the National Assembly while Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won 86 seats. Shehbaz will become the first non-Muslim Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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There are conversations about the moment
The US House of Representatives has voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, marking the first time an impeachment has been passed by a single vote in the country’s history. The impeachment was passed by a vote of 223-201. The vote came a week after another failed vote on the measure. The matter will…
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Talks are taking place in Cairo to make a deal to end the war in Gaza
US Senate has passed a $95 billion emergency aid package for Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine after months of negotiations. The bill’s supporters secured the necessary votes from all Senate Democrats and Republicans. “I’ve spoken with the PM of Israel…and leaders of Egypt and a number of other countries to push this forward,” said Senator Kirsten…
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It’s like Jon Stewart never left after his return to the ‘Daily Show’
Commenting on US President Joe Biden’s “Gaffes” with Donald Trump, Jon Stewart said, “It Turns out, the leading cause of early onset dementia is being deposed.” He added that Biden’s age has “diminished his ability” to campaign much more than his ability to govern, which has created an “impossible dilemma” for the Democratic Party.
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Biden’s age is a campaign problem and not a governing one
US First lady Jill Biden, in an email to campaign donors on Saturday, said she didn’t know what the special counsel was trying to achieve when he suggested President Joe Biden couldn’t remember when his oldest son died. “May 30th is remembered as the day that Beau Biden died,” she added. Beau Biden died in…
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Trump wants Russia to attack NATO allies who do not pay their bills
US President Donald Trump has said he’s not going to respond to “every comment Donald Trump makes”, adding, “I do and I support him because Joe Biden is a disaster.” This comes after Trump said that American pop singer Taylor Swift should support him instead of US Vice President Joe Biden as he made her…
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What you should know about the Biden classified documents report
A US special counsel has recommended no criminal charges be brought against former US Vice President Joe Biden in connection with the classified documents found at his Delaware home and a think-tank office in DC. The FBI had searched Biden’s home and a think-tank office after receiving a tip-off from Biden’s personal attorneys. Biden has…
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Biden won’t be charged in the classified documents investigation
US Presidential Special Counsel Robert Hur has concluded in his report that there is no evidence that Joe Biden wilfully retained and disclosed classified materials. However, Hur added, “These material…were proof of the stand Biden taken in what he regarded as among the most important decisions of his vice presidency.” He further said the evidence…
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Trump consolidates GOP power by winning the Nevada caucus
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley lost in the Nevada Republican Primary on Tuesday as voters opted to “None of the Above” option, according to a race call by The Associated Press. It’s his third major victory after wins in Iowa and New Hampshire, helping consolidate his control over the party process. Trump also won the…
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Biden defended how he handled classified documents
Former US Vice President Joe Biden may not be charged with any crime over classified documents found in his house and office, Special Counsel Robert Hur said in a report. “I wouldn’t believe it,” Biden said after the report’s release. The White House said that Biden cooperated with the investigation, adding that “mistakes when packing…
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On Caucus Day in Nevada, Trump gave a speech that was all about November
Speaking at a rally in Las Vegas, US President Donald Trump said that he’s going to win the 2020 US presidential election in Nevada. “We don’t have a lot of competition but we’re going to win the election,” he added. However, Trump did not mention former US President Joe Biden by name in his speech.
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Congress goes into chaos over funding for national security
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday said that he will move to a “Plan B” after the Senate failed to pass a bill that would have increased aid for Ukraine and Israel. The bill failed in the Senate by only eight votes amid criticism from the right. Schumer added that he’ll move to…
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What you need to know about today’s Nevada primary is listed here
The Nevada Republican Party will host its own caucus on August 17 to “protest” state-run primaries in the state. All-mail voting was introduced in the state last year and candidates participating in the caucus cannot have their name on the ballot of the primary. As per the rules, candidates participating in the caucus cannot also…
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The House did not pass articles of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
The US House of Representatives has rejected an impeachment motion against Alejandro Mayorkas, the Deputy Attorney General of the US Department of Homeland Security under President Joe Biden, by a vote of 217 to 215. A Democratic-led Senate had refused to take up the motion. The House had earlier voted against impeaching the Speaker of…
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The Congress gets overwhelmed over border and national security funding
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday said that he will move ahead with a procedural vote to begin debate on the legislation to address the US-Mexico border security. The bill includes border security and assistance to Israel. Earlier, Republican Senator Chris Murphy said that the party would abandon another plan if the Wednesday…
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Senate Republicans were unsure of the fate of the immigration deal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that the bill to fund US government and build President Donald Trump’s wall at the US-Mexico border is “dead on arrival” in the House of Representatives. Earlier, House Speaker Mike Johnson had called the bill “dead on arrival”. The House is scheduled to hold a vote on the…
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Meta says you have to tell your fakes or they might just pull them
In an interview, US President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Mike Clegg said it’s unlikely that fake video or audio will be found on Meta. Clegg said “audio content” being designed to materially deceive the public on a matter of political importance in the run-up to the election is “going to be pretty vigilant”. Earlier…
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Senate border negotiations are going ahead despite opposition from Trump
US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that the politics “have changed” as former President Donald Trump wants to build his reelection campaign around immigration. However, Senator James Lankford, who was the leader of Republicans involved in the negotiations, said that McConnell was aware of the political realities of the situation but he wasn’t…
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The Biden DeepfakeRobocall is just the beginning
Several election-deniers have been tweeting and posting comments on the results of Tuesday’s primary election in New Hampshire, US. The group, New Hampshire Voter Integrity, has been propagating false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. There was no evidence of voter fraud during Tuesday’s election, however, members posted messages of support for each…
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It was an illusion, just Shattered
Former US President Donald Trump, who has won the New Hampshire Primary, said, “I’m going to be the most powerful man on the planet. I’m the most powerful person in the world.” However, he added that there will be “no new taxes” if he’s the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. “We are going to make America…
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There are 5 things from the New Hampshire primary
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Nikki Haley has said that she’s not leaving the 2020 Presidential election and is looking forward to her home state’s primary in February. This comes after former US President Donald Trump triumphed in the New Hampshire primary. Haley had said that she was looking forward to the…
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Here is a list of the times when presidential candidates became likely nominees
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, is considering suspending her presidential campaign by February 17, according to a memo released by her campaign on Tuesday. The memo said she could compete in multiple states including Super Tuesday, which is scheduled to take place on March 5. Trump has secured the nod for…
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Everything you need to know about New Hampshire
US Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley said that she’s putting up more Donald Trump signs than she has in New Hampshire, where the primary is taking place. “I’ve put up more Trump signs, 10 times more signs…on people’s properties and businesses than Nikki Haley has in the entire state,” she added. Trump won New Hampshire’s…
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Republicans in New Hampshire have a decision to make regarding the party
US President Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary. The former UN ambassador and his wife Melania Trump also won primaries in Iowa and South Carolina. Notably, this is the first time that a US President has won two states in one election since Joe Biden in 2008. Trump had won the…