Elections

U.S. recognizes Maduro’s opponent as winner in Venezuela election

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given…

Kamala Harris has a murky antitrust record. Wall Street sees an opportunity

Wall Street dealmakers said they believe Vice President Kamala Harris, if she were to win the November presidential election against…

Elon Musk sued by ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon over canceled X deal

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon sued Elon Musk on Thursday, accusing him of making false promises to entice the journalist…

Trump questions if Harris is Black, downplays Vance pick at Black journalists convention

Donald Trump’s appearance Wednesday at the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual convention in Chicago almost immediately went off the…

Top Biden advisor Anita Dunn will join pro-Harris super PAC

Senior White House advisor Anita Dunn is leaving her post next week to guide a massive political action committee that…

Trump address to Black journalist convention prompts co-chair Karen Attiah to quit

The co-chair of the annual National Association of Black Journalists convention stepped down Tuesday in apparent reaction to that group’s…

Harris directly challenges Trump to debate: ‘Say it to my face’

Vice President Kamala Harris pledged to lower costs for consumers by cracking down on high consumer prices and hidden fees,…

Shapiro backs ‘aggressive’ corporate tax cuts in Pennsylvania as Harris campaign vets him for VP

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro defended his support for “aggressive” corporate tax cuts, a position that could rankle some of his…

Why the U.S. elects so many older politicians

President Joe Biden, age 81, ended his 2024 reelection bid as concern for his vitality mounted within the Democratic Party.…

Trump wavers on Harris debate, says he could ‘make a case’ for skipping

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Monday that while he “probably” will debate Vice President Kamala Harris, he could “also…