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‘Lake America’, Kim Jong Un and more: Trump’s distraction game heats up as Iran war drags on and midterms loom

From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump's recent distractions speak louder than words. A week earlier, Trump suddenly brought up the prospect of talks with North Korean leader Kim, despite having rarely mentioned the subject since returning to office in…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Trump veers from boredom to denial after six months of Iran war

WASHINGTON — At an impromptu press conference last week, US President Donald Trump waxed lyrical about his helipad, his ballroom and his granite paving stones.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Wrecking ball: Trump’s power-hungry orders wage war on US government

President’s deliberate deluge of policies overwhelms resistance as he aims to weaken the legislature, analysts say

The Guardian - US · Feb 1, 2025

What to watch as Harris revs up campaign with VP pick, swing-state blitz - Roll Call

Vice President Kamala Harris has returned the presidential race to a competitive contest, but analysts say she has work to do.

Roll Call · Aug 5, 2024

Biden shifts from defending his record to warning about Trump - Roll Call

President Biden has shifted toward warning about a second Donald Trump term as often as his own plans for four more years.

Roll Call · Jun 24, 2024

Lawmakers see blue-collar voters as key in Biden-Trump rematch - Roll Call

Lawmakers from both parties say working-class voters, especially in swing states, will help decide the presidential election.

Roll Call · Feb 5, 2024

Biden Sells Economic Strength, But Voters Aren't Buying Yet

US President Joe Biden has good news to sell on the economy as he seeks reelection in November -- but voters don't seem to be buying it.

International Business Times · Jan 12, 2024

Democrats sound alarms over No Labels third-party bid

No Labels, the political group focused on a third-party run, is trying to get on the ballot in all 50 states. Prominent Democrats, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, are raising concerns.

WEKU · Nov 2, 2023

Rural voters shaping the GOP presidential primary turn against U.S. aid to Ukraine

Populist politicians and right-wing media have convinced many voters that U.S. aid for Ukraine is a waste of money. Domestic problems should take precedent, they say.

WEKU · Aug 18, 2023

Criminal indictments are not enough

But even defeating Trump at the polls will be insufficient to secure the future of American democracy

Salon · Aug 2, 2023