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George Clooney: I love Joe Biden. But we need a new nominee.
Hollywood actor George Clooney, a lifelong Democrat and major fundraiser, who recently hosted a record-breaking event for Biden, believes the President’s age is impacting his ability to lead effectively. The writer urges Democratic leaders to request Biden step aside, highlighting strong potential successors like Kamala Harris, Gretchen Whitmer, and Gavin Newsom, to reinvigorate the party.
Every day is a test for Joe Biden with his presidential campaign in question
President Joe Biden faces intense global scrutiny following recent public appearances that have raised concerns about his performance, particularly after a disappointing debate in June. His upcoming solo press conference at the NATO summit on Thursday is seen as a critical test, where he will field questions from reporters for the first time since November.
The White House faces many questions about Biden's health and medical history. Here are some answers
But at 81, Biden has found his health to be a key issue for many voters going into November's election. Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden's physician, issued his first comment since the debate late Monday, after White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre struggled to address questions about the president's health at Monday's news briefing.
Trump puts murdered women and girls center stage in anti-immigration drive
A narrative unfolds regarding immigration policies, criminal cases, and political strategies, emphasizing the impact on border security and public sentiment towards immigrants in the U.S.
Du Bois, Du Bwa, Du Boyss, Dubya, Du Lit
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, a scholar at Academia La La Land, criticized a student who mistakenly pronouncing sociologist W E B Du Bois' name wrong during a Q&A session at JNU. Spivak pointed out Du Bois was finicky about pronunciation, and Kumar was of Haitian-French descent. Spivak argued that Kumar was a 'brahminist', allowing her to use Spivaking, as a dalit can pronounce Du Bois as 'Spivak'.
The Biden-Netanyahu relationship is strained like never before. Can the two leaders move forward?
Biden and Netanyahu's strained relationship over the Gaza war and weapons suspension may impact their political futures. Netanyahu faces pressure over Gaza conflict and hostages, while Biden grapples with domestic protests and backlash.
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Japanese PM Kishida cracks jokes and invokes 'Star Trek' as he and Biden toast US-Japan alliance at state dinner
"I would like to propose a toast to our voyage to the frontier of the Japan-U.S. relationship with this word: boldly go," Kishida said, quoting the iconic opening monologue of the original "Star Trek" series.
State dinner for Japan attracts top figures from business, politics and even an ex-president
Ex-president Bill and Hillary Clinton, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Gov. Tony Evers, Kristi Yamaguchi, Robert DeNiro, Yuko Kishida, Jamie Dimon, Tim Cook, Shawn Fain, David McCall, and Paul Simon attended the White House state dinner honoring Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Late US President George Bush's 1,000 horsepower speedboat to be auctioned off
It's the fifth of George H.W. Bush's speedboats to bear the name Fidelity. The first is on display at the Bush library and museum, and the fourth is still in use in Kennebunkport, Higgins said.
Can Trump be on the ballot? It's the Supreme Court's biggest election test since Bush v. Gore
The Supreme Court is at the center of the 2024 presidential campaign as it considers a case that could impact Donald Trump's return to the White House. The case involves a constitutional provision adopted after the Civil War to prevent former officeholders who engaged in insurrection from reclaiming power. The dispute arises from efforts by Republican and independent voters in Colorado to remove Trump from the state's primary ballot due to his role in the January 6th attack on the Capitol. A ruling in favor of the voters would bar Trump from holding office again and could imperil his campaign.
View: Why Nikki Haley could be the most dangerous president
The article explores a hypothetical scenario where Ron DeSantis is a formidable candidate, potentially surpassing Donald Trump in New Hampshire. The author expresses concern about Nikki Haley as a presidential candidate, suggesting that her presidency might be more dangerous than a second term for Trump. The author draws parallels between Haley's political vision and that of George W. Bush, emphasizing the negative consequences of Bush's foreign policy, particularly the Iraq War.
Death of Henry Kissinger met with polarised reaction around the world
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, causing a polarized reaction among world leaders. Kissinger, who served under two presidents, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, dominated foreign policy during the US's exclusion from Vietnam and breaking down barriers with China. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also expressed gratitude for Kissinger's advice and support. Critics, particularly on social media, referred to him as a war criminal.
Jenna Bush Hager opens up about spending quality time with parents, sister after 10 years; Here’s what she said
Jenna noted that it had been nearly two decades since they last spent time together without spouses, children, or other companions.
Booze, drugs, a pet snake and foreign dealings: Families can cause headaches for a White House
Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor tax offenses, avoiding full prosecution for a felony charge of illegally possessing a firearm as a drug user as long as he abides by certain conditions. This case adds to a long history of presidential relatives causing public scrutiny from their behavior and financial dealings. Some have engaged in misconduct, run afoul of the law or caused unpleasant publicity due to their financial dealings. This shows that children of U.S. presidents, like Hunter Biden, have long been subjects of fascination and curiosity, with their every move under public scrutiny.
The beginning of a dominant friendship
Access to major manufacturing technologies heralds a new era of partnership that will go beyond 'just' defence and climate action. Unlike what sections of the Western media are describing the new closeness as - India as America's 'latest BFF' - the glue is less 'emotional', more practical. Which is a good thing. Both parties need each other for concrete reasons, tackling China being a prime, but not only one.
Most destructive Russian spy in US intelligence history dies in prison
The most destructive double agent in US intelligence history has died in prison. Why did the former FBI agent sell state secrets to the USSR when the cold war was at its peak?
General's theory of Pakistan's confusion
As head of the Pakistani armed forces, Musharraf had led Pakistan's infiltration into Kargil during the very same Nawaz Sharif government. After changing his title from 'chief executive' to 'president' in 2001, he oversaw further erosion of Pakistan's already eroded democratic institutions.
Far from becoming a US colony, how Iraq has proved to be fiercely independent
Those that have not followed the twists and turns of Iraqi politics may be surprised to know that the current regime in Baghdad is very pro-Iran. This has naturally dismayed US diplomats, who expected that by toppling Saddam Hussein in 2003, they would create a liberal democracy in Iraq that would instinctively be pro-US and, hence, anti-Iran.
Who Are George W. Bush's 2 Daughters? Here’s all about them
Former President of the USA George W. Bush has two twin daughters, Barbara Pierce Bush, and Jenna Welch Bush Hager. Their mother is Laura Bush. And this article has everything you must know about George's daughters.
US suggests India to decrease dependence on Russia over time
"We have been intentional about exempting oil and gas- energy sector- from sanctions imposed on Russia. The fact that India continues to seek oil and other forms of energy from Russia- isn't something that runs afoul of sanctions that have been imposed," ANI quoted him as saying.
Will US President Joe Biden take the bus for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral with other world leaders? Details here
It is unlikely that the President will take the bus to the Queen's funeral. Chances are special dispensation will be given to Biden. President Biden has confirmed that he will attend the state funeral alongside Jill Biden, as per reports.
The boo-boo George W Putin..., er, Bush made
I mean, of Ukraine.' With that goof-up, the US president who ordered a war against Iraq in 2003 after accusing the Saddam Hussein administration of harbouring weapons of mass destruction - and conflating Iraq and Afghanistan as a hive for Islamic terrorism that delivered the US 9/11 - momentarily (serendipitously?) confessed to being a proto-Putin.
'I mean Ukraine': Former U.S. president George Bush calls Iraq invasion 'unjustified'
"The result is an absence of checks and balances in Russia, and the decision of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq,” Bush said, before correcting himself and shaking his head. "I mean, of Ukraine."
Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies
As secretary of state, Albright was the highest-ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. She was not in the line of succession to the presidency, however, because she was born in what was then Czechoslovakia. Still, she was universally admired for breaking a glass ceiling, even by her political detractors.
20 years after 9/11: Can the US, more polarised than ever before, reload and lead again?
What does it mean when elections no longer decide the winner, and institutional muscles holding up the structure are torn or aching badly? Extreme federalism, where even the running of public schools and law enforcement is decided by ‘elected’ officials, politics of the kind in practice can stymie the entire system in a 50-50 divide. Bad actors from other countries have a field day.
Joe Biden ran on competence and empathy. Afghanistan is testing that
Biden’s stumbles have been particularly striking given that the longtime senator and former vice president brought more experience in national and international affairs to the White House than any newly inaugurated president in more than three decades. But his aides maintain that Americans will look beyond the turmoil of recent days to the bigger picture.
Joe Biden transfers first Guantanamo detainee to home country
The Moroccan prisoner, Abdullatif Nasser, who's in his mid-50s, was cleared for repatriation by a review board in July 2016 but remained at Guantanamo for the duration of the Trump presidency.
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