
US 2024 hopeful DeSantis targets three federal departments for elimination
By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would seek to eliminate the Departments of Energy, Commerce and
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Trump's GOP support dips slightly after his indictment over classified documents, AP-NORC poll finds
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly
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'Bidenomics' is all about repelling Trump's chaos theory
President Joe Biden often explains his simple theory of winning elections with his dad's fabled kitchen table wisdom: "Don't compare me to the Almighty, compare me to the alternative."
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How DeSantis says he can outdo Trump on the border
It's not so much a contrast but an amplification of Trump policies that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hopes will get him the Republican nomination.
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Ad wars heat up in the 2024 presidential race as spending nears $70 million
Former President Donald Trump is dominating cable airwaves, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is betting on Iowa and South Carolina, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is blanketing New Hampshire as candidates tailor their ad spending with the 2024 presidential race heating up.
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President talks up 'Bidenomics' though new poll shows just 34% approve his handling of the economy
President Joe Biden had a tough sell Wednesday, trying to convince voters that the U.S. economy is flourishing
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Hakeem Jeffries is staging a takeover of the New York Democrats. His hope to become Speaker may depend on it.
Hakeem Jeffries is staging a takeover of the New York Democratic Party. HIs future as U.S. House Speaker may depend on it; he needs five more seats to take the majority in 2024, and six of the most vulnerable seats are held by Republicans in New York.
1970-01-01 08:00

Nigeria Vote Damaged Public Confidence in Democracy, EU Says
Nigeria’s elections this year were marred by problems that undermined public trust in democracy, European Union observers said.
1970-01-01 08:00

Beijing rebukes US presidential hopeful Haley over China proposal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -China rebuked U.S. presidential contender Nikki Haley over her plan to scale back links with the country, echoing
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Exonerated Central Park Five member Yusef Salaam poised to win New York City Council seat
An exonerated member of the Central Park Five, Yusef Salaam, is poised to win a Democratic primary race for a New York City council seat in Harlem.
1970-01-01 08:00

Just 34% approve of Biden's handling of the economy as he hits the road to talk up 'Bidenomics'
President Joe Biden has a tough sell Wednesday, trying to convince voters that the U.S. economy is flourishing
1970-01-01 08:00

Calm in Sierra Leone despite contested election outcome
The streets of Sierra Leone's capital were quiet on Wednesday, a day after President Julius Maada Bio was sworn in for a second term following an election his main...
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