US President Donald Trump is trailing in the polls against Democratic candidate Joe Biden. Trump’s disapproval rate is also skyrocketing, and currently stands at 49 percent. According to a new a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, only 40 percent of voters approve of the job he’s doing.
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Biden Presidency May Not Be Good for the Stock Market
Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden is leading US President Donald Trump in the most recent polls undertaken by Siena College and the New York Times. They show him leading by 14 points. The scenario is a bit worrying for Wall Street. Investors are wary that Biden will unleash a wave of negative policies that will stymie American companies.
US House Passes Police Reform Bill
The House of Representatives has passed far-reaching legislation on police reforms Thursday night, a month after the horrible death of George Floyd. The vote was 281-181 in favor, with the vote mostly along party lines. Three Republicans crossed over to vote with the Democrats, who control the House.
Dirty Politics Ruin America
Politics ruin America and not the people. America is witnessing a schism in its society between right Republican rule and left Democratic liberal, rich and poor. Democracy is being stepped on; justice is being stepped on by politicians. The Democratic Party lost the last elections in 2016 when President Trump took office in the White House.
Trump Extends Visa Ban Through 2020
US President Donald Trump, who is campaigning for his re-election on November 3, has decided to take new action on immigration by suspending the granting of green cards and some work visas until the end of the year. Trump says an executive order, which he is due to sign in the next few days, will “create thousands of jobs for Americans.”
Republicans & Democrats Clash on Police Reform
As calls to defund, dismantle, or disband the police force in the US increase, President Donald Trump and the Republicans have used the call to attack the Democrats. “The president is appalled by the ‘defund the police’ movement,” White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said.
House Democrats Announce “Justice in Policing Act”
Democrats in the US House of Representatives have just proposed a bill for broad police reform, after weeks of protests against the brutality and racism of police officers spread across the country. The bill will make it easier to prosecute police offenses and handle racist acts, as well as prohibit chokeholds.
George Floyd — Democrats Kneel, Propose Police Reforms
Congressional Democrats paid their tribute to George Floyd by taking a knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds as a symbol of the duration that former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin pinned him down. They then unveiled a package of police reforms as a response to the killing of African Americans by law enforcement officers.
Powell (Again) Refuses to Back GOP Nominee
Ret. Gen. Colin Powell, who served as Secretary of State to Republican President George W. Bush, said he will vote for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden over Republican incumbent Donald Trump in the forthcoming November presidential election. A report that Bush himself wouldn’t back Trump has since been refuted by a Bush spokesman.
Biden Vows to Reform Police, Fight Racism, if Elected
If elected as President, Democratic nominee Joe Biden says that one of his first tasks will be to undertake police reforms and fight racism in the US. Biden’s promise is informed by the recent murder of George Floyd, an African-American that led to protests against police violence and racial disparities in the United States.
It’s Official — Biden Wins Democratic Nomination
Former Vice President Joe Biden has formally won the race for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination after attaining the necessary 1,991 delegates to be nominated at the Democratic National Convention. He will now square it out with the incumbent President, Republican Donald Trump, in November.
George Floyd — Religious Leaders Condemn Trump
The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, DC in the United States has strongly criticized the actions of President Donald Trump, accusing hm of using religion as a shield to crack down on continuing civil unrest in the country. After taking a picture holding a Bible in front St. John’s Episcopal Church the day before, Trump visited the Saint John Paul II National Shrine on Tuesday.
Trump Threatens to Deploy Military, Receives Opposition from Governors
President Donald Trump has warned that he would deploy the military to states that would not take serious actions against protesters in the ongoing demonstrations against the death of George Floyd. Earlier on, the president had called on the governors to take charge and arrest the protesters.
Minnesota Deploys National Guard As Protests Spread
The State of Minnesota has deployed the National Guard on the streets to keep law and order as protesters, triggered by the murder of George Floyd, continue to cause havoc. Rioters have left retail stores and vehicles destroyed in their wake as they lament his racially-instigated death.
Biden Campaign Staff Donates to Minnesota Bail Organization
Some members of the Joe Biden presidential campaign have contributed to the Minnesota Freedom Fund. At least 13 members of staff have posted receipts of their contributions on Twitter. The non-profit organization helps to pay bail for incarcerated community members that are unable to raise the money.
Billionaires Back Biden, Trump Tangles with Twitter
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is about to get some serious backing from some of Silicon Valley’s top tech billionaires. The list includes Steve Jobs’ widower Laurene Powell Jobs, LinkedIn CEO Reid Hoffman, Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
Trump Hits Back at Biden Campaign Ad, Draws GOP Criticism
US President Donald Trump has hit out at Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s ad showing him playing golf while the number of coronavirus deaths in the country continues to rise. The ad format depicts the president as an unconcerned leader who leisures away as the country continues to suffer.
US Democrats, Biden, Ukraine and the Kremlin Proxy Battle – Details Revealed
Last week, there was a press conference in Ukraine pertaining to “New facts of the international corruption and external governance.” The event organizers were the non-factional Deputy Andrey Derkach and ex-head of the special group of prosecutors Konstantin Kulik. At the press conference, seven fragments of conversations were released between President Petro Poroshenko, Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry.
Ukraine to Investigate Leaked Biden-Poroshenko Call
Ukrainian prosecutors will investigate leaked tapes allegedly featuring former President Petro Poroshenko and then-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden. The heavily-edited contents concern conditions for a $1 billion loan between the two former leaders. The tapes, which have yet to be authenticated, were released on May 19 by a pro-Russian Ukrainian lawmaker.
New Tapes Released of Biden and Poroshenko – Is it Time for New Democratic Presidential Candidate?
Ukrainian MP passed to the Prosecutor’s office materials about “Biden’s influence on Poroshenko.” The just released tapes are conversations between former US Vice President Joseph Biden and former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. People’s Deputy of Ukraine Andriy Derkach released audio materials that, according to him, may indicate the influence of Biden on the fifth President of Ukraine.
Obama Swipes at Trump; Trump Hits Back
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has responded to his predecessor’s veiled attacks Saturday, and called him the most corrupt and incompetent president to ever lead the US. During a virtual commencement speech for the graduating class of 2020, Barack Obama, the former US president, launched a veiled attack on the current administration.
Democrats Question IG Linick’s Dismissal
Democrats want answers on Inspector General Steve Linick’s sacking. This is following allegations that he had opened an investigation into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s conduct before the abrupt dismissal. Pompeo had reportedly used his position in office to have staff run personal errands for him, prompting the investigation.
Coronavirus and Upcoming US Presidential Election Analysis
Due to the coronavirus, there are large numbers of unemployed in the West and the fall of GDP is starting to emerge. Despite all of these factors the fall US presidential race is heating up. At this time the candidate for US President from the Democratic side is Joe Biden. However, the choices are not great on either side since the Democrats didn’t chose a dynamic younger candidate or Bernie Sanders, who has every chance of beating Trump.
Biden Denies Sexual Assault Allegation
Joe Biden, the the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential candidate for this year’s election, denied Friday morning that he sexually assaulted a former US Senate aide in 1993. It was the first time that Biden, a former US Senator and Vice President, had referred to the accusation made by the former aide, Tara Reade.
Trump Shoots Down Biden’s Accusation He’d Delay Election
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said on Monday that he has no intention whatsoever of postponing the November 3 presidential elections due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump accused his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden of “made-up propaganda.”
Trump Attacks Democrats, May Cut Back Briefings
US President Donald Trump has attacked Democrats through a series of fiery tweets for carrying out disinformation campaigns, claiming that he called coronavirus a hoax. This is while stating that he believes the COVID-19 epidemic will end in a “miracle.” The president has not elaborated on what he meant by “miracle.”
Kremlin New Propaganda Campaign Blaming Deep State for Creation of Coronavirus – Is It US Election Meddling?
A new propaganda campaign by Russia is claiming that coronavirus was created by the Deep State to hinder the chances of President Donald Trump to be re-elected. It is not surprising that Russia continues its efforts to spread propaganda and meddle into US elections via social media. In the United States, the “deep state” is a conspiracy theory which suggests that collusion and cronyism exist within the US political system and constitute a hidden government within the legitimately elected government.
Trump Under Fire for “Inciting” Anti-Lockdown Protesters
US President Donald Trump has come under fire from Democratic governors for trying to incite citizens residing in their states that are protesting against current lockdown measures. Trump is looking to have the country reopen by May in order to save the economy. In supporting the protests, the president seems to be sticking to his “We Can’t Have the Cure Be Worse Than the Problem” mantra.
Coronavirus: Pelosi Accuses Trump of “Unnecessary Death, Economic Disaster”
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Speaker of the House of Representatives, accused President Donald Trump of having “caused unnecessary death and economic disaster” with how he handled the new coronavirus pandemic. In a letter sent to fellow party members, cited by Yahoo! News, the Democratic leader listed six points on which, in her opinion, was “the truth of what has put us in this position.”
Trump: My Authority is Total; Cuomo: No, it Isn’t
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, whose state has become the epicenter of the pandemic in the U.S., said President Trump has no power to open his state against his wishes. The Democrat said so in reaction to Trump, who said on Monday that that as the President of the United States, he has “total authority.”
Bernie Sanders Withdraws from US Presidential Race
US. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has chosen to drop out of the Democratic presidential race Wednesday, thus paving the way for his rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, to face the Republican incumbent, Donald Trump, in November. Sanders announced his decision via a Facebook Live video while speaking from his home in Burlington, Vermont.
Biden’s Gaffes Continue to Get Worse
Joe Biden, now the dominant front-runner in the Democratic presidential primary, has continued to have trouble speaking, maintaining a clear line of thought, and forming a coherent sentence. Over the past weeks Biden’s gaffes have gotten to the point where many are now weary if he has the capacity to stand on the stage with Trump, much less be the Commander-in-Chief.
New Poll Shows Trump and Biden in Near Tie
A new Washington Post – ABC News opinion poll shows Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden leading by two points, at 49 percent to 47 percent, ahead of US President Donald Trump. The percentage difference is well within the margin of error to indicate a tie. The news comes in the wake of another survey which revealed an uptick in Trump’s approval due to his handling of the current coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus: European and American Numbers Continue to Rise
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he had spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping over the new coronavirus epidemic, stressing that he was somewhat dissatisfied with China. On the same day, after the governors of many states in the United States asked the federal government for more medical protective equipment, Trump announced that he would declare a state of emergency in New York, California, and Washington.
Bernie Sanders’ Tax Plan
Now that the Democratic presidential field has been narrowed down to two candidates, it’s worth taking a more direct look into the candidates’ proposals. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, a self-described Democratic-Socialist, has proposed highly progressive tax reforms in order to alleviate income inequality and pay for his extensive social programs.
Biden Criticizes Trump’s handling of Coronavirus Epidemic
Joe Biden’s presidential campaign has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his initial slow response to the coronavirus epidemic. On Thursday, the Democratic candidate took a swipe at his initial coronavirus remarks downplaying the seriousness of the virus. The presidential hopeful said that the president is trying to deflect blame by attempting to label the scourge the “Chinese Virus.”
Super Tuesday III: Biden Sweeps, Widening Lead Over Sanders
Democratic White House hopeful Joe Biden won the primary elections held on Tuesday in the states of Florida, Illinois, and Arizona, broadening his advantage over his closest rival, Bernie Sanders, to face Republican President Donald Trump in the November US presidential elections.
Democratic Primaries: Biden Wins Washington, Other States Postpone
Former Vice President Joe Biden was declared the winner of last week’s Democratic presidential election in Washington. In doing so, he beat his rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in five of the six states that went to the polls on March 10. After nearly a week of counting, Biden retained a small lead over Sanders.
Bernie Sanders Vows to Continue in Democratic Presidential Race
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) remains in the fight to become the Democratic presidential candidate despite a series of recent defeats by his chief opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden. “Donald Trump must be defeated, and I will do everything in my power to make that happen,” Sanders said at a news conference, stressing that he is looking forward to his upcoming debate with Biden.
Biden Wins Big in “Super Tuesday 2,” Becomes Likely Democratic Nominee
Former Vice President Joe Biden took a giant step toward the Democratic nomination for president Tuesday, with victories in at least four of the six states holding primaries on Tuesday. Namely, Michigan was especially important for Biden, and especially painful for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), who won the state four years ago when he made his first attempt to be the Democratic party presidential candidate in 2016.
Stupor Tuesday: Bloomberg Out After Disastrous, Expensive Electoral Bust
New York billionaire and former Mayor Mike Bloomberg threw in the towel for the Democratic Party’s nomination in this year’s United States presidential election after his disastrous performance in the Super Tuesday primaries. In making his decision official, Bloomberg also announced his support for former Vice President Joe Biden.
SC Primary: Biden Wins, Steyer Drops Out
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden won the the Democratic primary in South Carolina on Saturday, halting Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) winning streak. The contest was also marked by the withdrawal of billionaire Tom Steyer from the Democratic presidential race. Biden managed to win about 60% of the African-American vote in the contest, and more than half of moderates, according to research by the Edison Research Institute.
Buttigieg, Klobuchar Leave Democratic Race in Blow to Bernie
Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg confirmed last night during a speech in his hometown of South Bend, Indiana, that he is leaving the race to become the Democratic presidential candidate in the US election. The former mayor said he is stepping out of the primaries to “help unite our party and our country.” Analysts opine that Buttigieg’s decision may mean bad news for left-wing candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT).
Biden Optimistic About South Carolina, Hoping for Super Tuesday Boost
Former Vice President Joe Biden is optimistic of winning the South Carolina primary today, and hopes it will put him back on track to the Democratic presidential nomination. He currently trails Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), but hopes to overtake him, eventually. The polls close in South Carolina at 7 PM Eastern.
Rivals Accuse Sanders of Russian Help Through Democratic Debate Din
Leftist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) came under attacks from his rivals as seven Democratic presidential candidates met on Wednesday night for the final televised debate ahead of many weeks of Democratic party primary elections. Sanders is so far in the lead as the Democratic Party’s front runner to challenge President Donald Trump in the US presidential election scheduled for November this year.
US Presidential Election 2020 – Sanders, Bloomberg, Trump – Who Does Russia Prefer?
The 2020 US election campaign is gaining momentum. Since the counting problems at the Iowa Caucuses (when the result could not be determined for more than a week), Bernie Sanders’ momentum has not slowed down. “Socialist” Bernie Sanders is accused of being a “Kremlin henchman.” Still his Democratic opponents from the right– Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg– have been fading.
Bernie Sanders Wins Nevada Caucus, Condemns Russian “Help”
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has won the Nevada presidential primary elections. The Vermont Senator leads the popular vote by 16 percentage points. U.S. President Donald Trump has congratulated Sanders for the win while adding that his team will have a lot of winning to do to win the main elections.
Sanders Wins Nevada: Trump “Congratulates,” Buttigieg Criticizes
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) won Nevada’s Democratic presidential caucuses on Saturday, several media outlets reported. One of the first to congratulate Sanders on the victory was none other than the President of the United States, Donald Trump. “Looks like Crazy Bernie is doing well in the Great State of Nevada,” Trump wrote on Twitter.
Sanders Confirms, Condemns Russian Interference in His Campaign
Following a revelation by The Washington Post, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), who so far leads the Democratic race for the US presidency, says he was informed by US intelligence services about Moscow’s alleged support for his campaign. The independent U.S. Senator noted that the services briefed him about Russian interference in the coming 2020 presidential elections, after the Washington Post newspaper reported on Moscow’s alleged support for his candidacy.
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