Tag: Political

By Tim Reid(Reuters) – Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will not become a dictator if he becomes U.S. president again except “on day one”, after warnings from Democrats and some Republicans that America was in danger of becoming an autocracy if he wins the 2024 election.Republican presidential candidate Trump had to be asked…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The field of candidates onstage for the fourth Republican presidential debate will be the smallest yet.Four hopefuls will participate in Wednesday night’s debate at the Moody Music Hall at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, according to the Republican National Committee.To qualify for the fourth debate, candidates needed at least 6%…

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sunday countered a warning from former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., about the re-election of former President Trump dooming the American republic, saying that the re-election of President Biden would be disastrous for the entire world.Graham appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” and was asked to respond to Cheney’s remark…

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Saturday he believes Republicans have the votes to launch a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.“I believe we will,” Johnson told Fox News of a GOP-led impeachment inquiry. “I suspect no Democrats will assist in this effort, but they should.”Johnson added Republicans “have a duty to do this” and…

© Reuters. U.S. Capitol police stand outside the Capitol building as the Senate votes on debt ceiling legislation to avoid a historic default at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., June 1, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A classified briefing for all U.S. senators on Ukraine, Israel and elements of the national security…

Every year, the First Lady is tasked with decorating the White House for the holidays.People have noticed just how dramatically different the White House decorations have changed from Melania Trump to Jill Biden, so let’s take a closer look at the two.Twitter: @acnewsiticsLet’s start off with Melania.One year, Melania decorated an entire hallway with white…

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Less than 48 hours into his term, Ecuador President Daniel Noboa on Friday repealed controversial guidelines established by the country’s left a decade ago that eliminated penalties for people found carrying illegal drugs under certain amounts.Noboa’s decision fulfilled a campaign promise to fight drug trafficking. Consequences of the illegal trade, particularly…

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar highlighted the critical need for comprehensive fiscal reforms at an Islamabad event today, stressing that managing the country’s unsustainable debt levels should top the national reform agenda. Speaking at a Sustainable Development Policy Institute gathering, Akhtar detailed the challenges posed by high servicing costs, which have consumed…

Just days after Chinese President Xi Jinping made a historic visit to the U.S., former president Donald Trump heaped praise on him, calling him “a great guy.”During a campaign rally in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Trump called Xi “fierce” and “smart,” contrasting him with President Joe Biden, who Trump called “weak” and “a very stupid person.”…

By Jeff Mason and Trevor HunnicuttWOODSIDE, California (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden during their four-hour meeting on Wednesday that Taiwan was the biggest, most dangerous issue in U.S.-China ties, a senior U.S. official told reporters.The official quoted Xi as saying China’s preference was for peaceful “reunification” with the Chinese-claimed island…