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Trump threatens to pull out of US Presidential debate, hot mics an issue

So-called "hot mics" can help or hurt political candidates, catching off-hand comments that sometimes were not meant for the public

Trump to criticise Harris over Afghan war withdrawal in Guard speech

In a speech Monday to National Guard soldiers in Michigan, former President Donald Trump is expected to promote his foreign policy record and tie Vice President Kamala Harris to one of the Biden administration's lowest points: the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war. The speech coincides with the third anniversary of the Aug. 26, 2021, suicide bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport, which killed 13 U.S. service members and more than 100 Afghans. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, is set to appear at 2 p.m. Eastern time at the National Guard Association of the United States' 146th General Conference & Exhibition in Detroit. Since Biden ended his reelection bid, Trump has been zeroing in on Harris, now the Democratic presidential nominee, and her roles in foreign policy decisions. He specifically highlights the vice president's statements that she was the last person in the room ...

US elections: Will keep Musk in cabinet if elected as president, says Trump

Trump said that Musk can consult with the country and produce ideas, especially on AI

Kamala Harris accepts historic nomination to start election sprint

Her challenge now is to harness the energy and excitement of a party reinvigorated by her rapid ascent.

US elections: Kamala Harris' big speech seeks to redefine her for America

The four-day Democratic National Convention has drawn some of the biggest names in politics

Consequences of putting Trump back in White House extremely serious: Harris

Describing her Republican rival Donald Trump as an unserious man, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Thursday warned Americans of the consequences of re-electing him for the second term. "We know what a second Trump term would look like. It's all laid out in 'Project 2025.' ... In many ways, Donald Trump is an unserious man. But the consequences of putting Donald Trump back in the White House are extremely serious,' Harris said in the excerpts of the speech released by her campaign ahead of her acceptance speech at the United Center here in this windy city. Consider the power he will have especially after the United States Supreme Court just ruled he would be immune from criminal prosecution," said Harris who is the first Indian-American ever and the first Black woman to be nominated as the presidential candidate of either the Democratic or the Republican parties. At the final night of the Democratic National Convention, ...

US elections: Promise to be president for all Americans, says Kamala Harris

Promising that she will be a president who unites the people of the country, Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday said that the upcoming presidential election is a chance to chart a new way forward, not as members of any one party or faction, but as Americans. Harris, 59, is the first ever Indian-American and Black woman to be nominated as presidential candidate of the either Democratic or Republican parties. "With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past. A chance to chart a new way forward. Not as members of any one party or faction, but as Americans," Harris said in the excerpts of her nomination acceptance speech Thursday night. I know there are people of various political views watching tonight. And I want you to know: I promise to be a president for all Americans...,' she said. "I will be a president who unites us around our highest aspirations. A president who leads -- and liste

Hindus in US form group to rally support for Kamala Harris in race to WH

Some Hindus in the US have come together to create Hindus For Kamala Harris, a support group for the Democratic presidential nominee, saying she would be good for India, America and the world. The group has been created to support Kamala Devi Harris to become the 47th President of the United States of America, its founding members said. On Thursday, Harris, 59, formally accepted the nomination of the Democratic Party to be its presidential nominee. We must help her win. This is the best outcome for America, India and the World! The alternative Trump is a disaster!' one of the members of the group said. There is a simple path to victory. Without rejecting the other side, promote Harris candidacy because of what it stands for and the solution it will provide," another member said, adding that the candidacy has a unique momentum to win. The group is urging Hindus to vote in the elections, display signs of support near their house, and make donations in support of the Harris campaign

Top Democratic leaders attack Trump, say his policies will divide America

Top Democratic leaders have hammered Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for being an agent of chaos and that his failed policies would take America backwards. Democrats used their national convention in Chicago on Wednesday to cast the former president as an existential danger and project Vice President Kamala Harris as the best person to lead the nation. Harris, 59, will take on former president Trump, 78, in the November 5 election. Former president Bill Clinton in his address to the Democratic National Convention said Trump - a paragon of consistency - is dividing, blaming, and belittling. He creates and curates chaos. It's showmanship, but it's not leadership, he said. On the other hand, he said Harris is the only candidate in this race with the vision, the experience, the temperament and the will. Now, how does Donald Trump use his voice? Mostly to talk about himself, his vengeance, vendettas, complaints, and conspiracies. The next time you hear him, don't count t

Democratic Convention: Obamas back Harris for US Prez polls; who said what

During the Democratic National Convention, US President Joe Biden passed the torch to Kamala Harris as the new official Democratic candidate to run against Donald Trump

Biden passes baton to Harris, says she will be 'historic president'

US President Joe Biden formally passed the baton of his Democratic Party to his deputy Kamala Harris, saying she will be a "historic president" and describing her as the best person to save democracy. Biden, 81, received an emotional standing ovation when he came on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday night. Harris, 59, is scheduled to formally accept the Democratic Party's presidential nomination on Thursday to take on Republican rival Donald Trump, 78, in the November 5 election. Are you ready to elect Kamala Harris as the President of the United States of America," Biden said, amidst cheers from thousands of members and leaders of the Democratic Party at its national convention here in this windy city as he urged his countrymen to vote and elect his deputy of four years. Biden said Harris would be a "historic president". I love my job. I love my country more. We need to preserve our democracy. We need you to beat Donald Trump and elect Kamala and Ti

Here's how Obama boosted Harris and continues to shape Democratic Party

Obama waited to endorse Harris for several days, planning to stay above the fray in case there was a competitive nominating process

TLeaders of top US workers' union support Kamala Harris for presidency

In a show of extraordinary solidarity, leaders of the top workers union of the US have backed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency by highlighting the support their groups have enjoyed during the Biden-Harris administration. Union leaders from across the nation took the stage at the Democratic National Convention here in Chicago on Monday to share a unified message: 'Workers have Vice President Harris' back because she's had theirs'. Harris, 59, is scheduled to formally accept the Democratic Party's presidential nomination on Thursday to take on Republican rival Donald Trump, 78, in the November 5 election. We are all in for Kamala Harris because Kamala Harris has always been all in for us She shares our vision for a modern-day labour movement, a movement that meets the needs of workers in the 21st century and an economy that is ready for the future, said April Verrett, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). For decades, we fought for more investm

We are united by our shared vision for America's future, says Harris

Americans are united by their shared vision for the future of the country, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday, making a surprise appearance on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention here in this windy city. Looking out at everyone tonight, I see the beauty of our great nation. People from every corner of our country and every walk of life are here united by our shared vision for the future of our country, Harris, 59, said amidst cheers from thousands of Democratic Party members gathered from across the country for the Democratic National Convention. This November we will come together and declare with one voice, as one people, we are moving forward with optimism, hope and faith guided by our love for the country knowing we have so much more in common than what separates us, she said. On Thursday, Harris would deliver the acceptance speech of her being the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party in the November general elections. Former president Donald

Trump pledges to put an end to pollution rule, Nippon-US steel merger

He did not elaborate on how he would accomplish that goal beyond advocating broad measures

Democrats will honour Biden, pivot to Harris on convention's first day

A refreshed Democratic Party gathered Monday night for a valedictory speech from President Joe Biden, whose decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy with Vice President Kamala Harris ' rise to the top of the ticket. The Democratic National Convention that began Monday in Chicago holds particularly high stakes for the party one month after an unprecedented mid-campaign switch from Biden to Harris. The opening night was designed as a handoff from the incumbent to his hand-picked successor albeit four years before he intended for her to follow him. Democrats are looking to the weeklong event to slingshot Harris toward an faceoff with Republican Donald Trump, whose comeback bid for the White House is viewed by Democrats as an existential threat. Having taken over the ticket just one month ago, Harris must now win over a divided country that is viewing her more positively but still making up its mind about the election. Beyond the convention's celebrations, the event

Harris, Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in US prez race

Vice President Kamala Harris has replaced President Joe Biden atop the presidential ticket, but his finish the job campaign mantra can still largely apply to her top policy goals. She's promising to continue a lot of what Biden was doing during the past four years if she's elected to four of her own. Former President Donald Trump, for his part, is itching to get back to the White House and accomplish what he didn't during his first term. Since Biden stepped down last month, the vice president has announced few major policy proposals beyond a new push to prevent price gouging by food producers and grocers and plans to cut taxes for families, attempt to bring down homebuying and rental prices and reduce medical debt. Harris also used a recent rally in Las Vegas, where the economy runs on the hospitality industry, to call for ending taxes on tips paid to restaurant, hotel and other service employees. That came more than a month after Trump used his own Las Vegas rally to promise the sam

Harris, Trump offer worlds-apart views on top issues in presidential race

Vice President Kamala Harris has replaced President Joe Biden atop the presidential ticket, but his finish the job campaign mantra can still largely apply to her top policy goals. She's promising to continue a lot of what Biden was doing during the past four years if she's elected to four of her own. Former President Donald Trump, for his part, is itching to get back to the White House and accomplish what he didn't during his first term. Since Biden stepped down last month, the vice president has announced few major policy proposals beyond a new push to prevent price gouging by food producers and grocers and plans to cut taxes for families, attempt to bring down homebuying and rental prices and reduce medical debt. Harris also used a recent rally in Las Vegas, where the economy runs on the hospitality industry, to call for ending taxes on tips paid to restaurant, hotel and other service employees. That came more than a month after Trump used his own Las Vegas rally to promise the sam

Harris-Walz campaign to spend $370 mn on digital, TV ads in push to Nov. 5

For August, Trump and his allied super-PACs have booked about 60 per cent of the ad time

Trump refuses to tone down his attacks on Harris, says entitled to do so

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he is "entitled" to personally attack his Democratic rival Kamala Harris because he doesn't "have a lot of respect for her", as he dismissed calls from allies to refocus his campaign on policy issues in his bid to reclaim the White House. Trump, 78, said he is "angry" at Vice President Harris, 59, over the Biden administration's handling of issues ranging from inflation to immigration. "I don't have a lot of respect for her. I don't have a lot of respect for her intelligence. I think she'll be a terrible president. I think it's very important that we win. And whether the personal attacks are good or bad she certainly attacks me personally," the former president told reporters at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey on Thursday. Trump was responding to questions from his party members urging him not to make personal attacks on Harris, who is the first woman of colour running for the presidency. "As far as the personal attac