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Election|Political|US

Trump starts new term with 47% approval; Jan. 6 pardons unpopular, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Some 47% of Americans approved of Donald Trump's presidency as he returned to the White House this week, a sign of a polarized nation following

Trump starts new term with 47% approval; Jan. 6 pardons unpopular, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Election|Political|US

A new American era is ushered in by a familiar Trump

In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump promised a new golden age, casting himself as a uniter.

A new American era is ushered in by a familiar Trump
Economy|Election|Environment|Political|US

What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, Ukraine and diversity programs

Donald Trump's second presidential term could have huge implications for U.S. trade policy, climate change, the war in Ukraine, electric vehicles, Americans'

What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, Ukraine and diversity programs
Business|Election|Political|Technology|US

Takeaways from Trump's pre-inauguration rally speech

On the eve of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump staged a campaign-style rally in frigid Washington where he and his supporters celebrated his win.

Takeaways from Trump's pre-inauguration rally speech
Election|Political|US

How Trump plans to cement control of government by dismantling the 'deep state'

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to seize greater control of the federal government than any modern president before him when he takes

How Trump plans to cement control of government by dismantling the 'deep state'
Americas|Election|Political|US

What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election

A U.S. presidential race unlike any before it is coming down to the wire.

What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election
News|Election|US

Trump's second-term agenda: trade wars, mass deportations, destroying 'deep state'

Donald Trump plans to deport millions of migrants, reshape global trade with expensive tariffs and fill the government with loyalists if he wins a

Trump's second-term agenda: trade wars, mass deportations, destroying 'deep state'
Election|News|US

Trump, Republicans push private school options to win over parents across party lines

Beyond the tumult surrounding Donald Trump's presidential bid and his threats to seek revenge against his political enemies should he win, the Republican

Trump, Republicans push private school options to win over parents across party lines
Election|News|US

Yes, Trump can win the 2024 election. Here are four reasons why

He has been impeached twice, tried to thwart the peaceful transfer of power after losing the 2020 presidential election, faces scores of charges in multiple

Election|News|US

Explainer-What are the Iowa caucuses and why do they matter?

Republicans in Iowa will be the first to cast their votes in support of a presidential candidate in the 2024 election when they attend public gatherings on Monday known as caucuses.

Explainer-What are the Iowa caucuses and why do they matter?
Election|US

A day in Trump's world: morning in courtroom, evening on campaign trail

Donald Trump's schedule on Wednesday summed up the unprecedented nature of this year's election: spend the day in court fighting

A day in Trump's world: morning in courtroom, evening on campaign trail
Election|US

Trump steps up attacks on Haley, courts her donors ahead of New Hampshire contest

Donald Trump and his allies are going all out to deal Republican rival Nikki Haley a back-breaking blow in next

Trump steps up attacks on Haley, courts her donors ahead of New Hampshire contest
News|US

Haley woos independents in final New Hampshire push against Trump

Tom Mita, a 45-year-old non-profit worker in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is not registered with a political party.

Haley woos independents in final New Hampshire push against Trump
Election|US

For women backing Haley, a sigh of relief at not voting for Trump

At a campaign event in eastern New Hampshire, last week, Melinda Tourangeau was wearing a Nikki Haley button on her lapel and a broad smile on her

For women backing Haley, a sigh of relief at not voting for Trump
Election|News|US

Hawk talk: Trump, Haley spar in New Hampshire over foreign wars

At a campaign speech in an American Legion hall in New Hampshire last week, Nikki Haley animatedly warned the U.S

Hawk talk: Trump, Haley spar in New Hampshire over foreign wars
Election|News|US

Trump seeks a big victory, Haley tries to stop him as New Hampshire votes

Voters in New Hampshire will decide whether to hand Donald Trump a glide path to the Republican presidential

Trump seeks a big victory, Haley tries to stop him as New Hampshire votes
Election|News|US

Trump cruises to New Hampshire win, Haley vows to fight on to South Carolina

Donald Trump cruised to victory in New Hampshire's Republican presidential contest on Tuesday, marching closer

Trump cruises to New Hampshire win, Haley vows to fight on to South Carolina
Election|US

Trump furious as he fails to knock out Haley before South Carolina

Donald Trump didn't just want to win in New Hampshire, he wanted to beat Nikki Haley so badly that his sole

Trump furious as he fails to knock out Haley before South Carolina
Election|News|US

What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election

The 2024 presidential election promises to be like no other modern U.S. election.

What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election
Election|News|US

DeSantis to relocate many election campaign staff as part of heavy Iowa push

Bolstered by an infusion of new cash, Republican candidate Ron DeSantis’ presidential bid is diverting more resources to Iowa, including relocating key members

DeSantis to relocate many election campaign staff as part of heavy Iowa push
Election|News|Political|US

Trump targets 2024 Hispanic vote as rivals gather for Miami debate

Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, will stage a rally outside Miami on Wednesday to court Hispanic voters seen as

Trump targets 2024 Hispanic vote as rivals gather for Miami debate
Election|MidEast|News|US|World

Trump's rivals pledge to back Israel amid swipes at third Republican debate

Donald Trump's rivals for the Republican presidential nomination talked tough about the Israel-Hamas conflict at Wednesday's debate, pledging

Trump's rivals pledge to back Israel amid swipes at third Republican debate
Election|News|Political|US

Takeaway from the third 2024 Republican presidential debate

Five candidates seeking to halt Donald Trump’s march toward the 2024 Republican presidential nomination gathered in Miami on Wednesday for the

Takeaway from the third 2024 Republican presidential debate
Election

Biden voters say more motivated to stop Trump than to support president-Reuters/Ipsos

Americans inclined to vote for Democratic President Joe Biden in the 2024 election say they are more motivated by stopping Donald Trump from

Biden voters say more motivated to stop Trump than to support president-Reuters/Ipsos
Election|News|US

North Dakota Governor Burgum exits 2024 presidential race

By James Oliphant Doug Burgum, the governor of North Dakota who struggled to find his footing in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, ended his campaign on Monday.

North Dakota Governor Burgum exits 2024 presidential race

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