On his first day in office, Donald Trump launched his second term with a barrage of executive orders. Unsurprisingly, many could have a major impact on Mexico, which shares a 3,145-kilometre border with the US and more than 200 years of diplomatic and economic ties. Yet, this deep interdependence has not stopped Trump from making Mexico a […]
US election
Voters from Latino (immigrants from Latin America and their descendants) and Hispanic (people whose heritage is from Spanish-speaking countries) backgrounds contributed significantly to Donald Trump’s resounding victory over Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. Overall, Trump increased his share of the Latino vote to 45% nationwide, up substantially from 32% in his 2020 […]
On the Saturday before Election Day, I travelled from Washington DC to Charlotte, North Carolina, to attend one of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ last campaign rallies. It was extraordinary how many women were in the crowd – young Black women in particular. There were also older, suburban, white women […]
As former President Donald Trump inches closer to securing a second term, right-wing conservatives have erupted in jubilant celebration, rallying behind his projected return to the White House after a decisive win in Pennsylvania. The victory, placing Trump just three electoral votes away from the 270 needed to clinch the […]
Donald Trump’s victory in Pennsylvania marks a pivotal moment in his bid to reclaim the White House, positioning him just three electoral votes shy of the 270 required to secure a second term as president. With this win, Trump’s path to victory appears increasingly likely, especially as he leads in […]
On election eve in the United States, the presidential race is deadlocked. The polls are exceptionally close across the country and in all the swing states – Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin in the industrial midwest; Nevada and Arizona in the west; and Georgia and North Carolina in the south. The final New […]
As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump prepare to face off in November’s election, the contrast in their policy platforms becomes increasingly clear. With key issues like immigration, healthcare, economic growth, and climate change at the forefront, both candidates offer sharply different visions for America’s future. Here’s a closer look at […]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was thrust into another life-threatening ordeal on Sunday, narrowly escaping an apparent assassination attempt while golfing at his West Palm Beach course. Just two months prior, a shooting at a Pennsylvania rally had left one man dead and Trump with minor injuries. The alarming frequency […]
Reports of Beyoncé gracing the stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention were officially quashed on Thursday, as the singer’s representative confirmed that the global superstar was never scheduled to attend the event. Despite rampant online speculation and buzz, the Grammy-winning artist’s involvement was nothing more than a rumour. “Beyoncé […]
Vice President Kamala Harris, in a historic and impassioned speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, made her case as the first woman of colour to accept a major party’s nomination for the U.S. presidency. Harris, who recently stepped into the role after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race, […]
