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WATCH: Biden accepts endorsements from Kennedy family members at campaign event in Philadelphia
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Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
  • President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

  • Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.

  • The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.

  • Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
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Top Trump surrogates and VP contenders hit airwaves in defense of former president on trial
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
  • A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

  • The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

  • Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

  • The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
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A consortium of television networks have invited President Joe Biden to debate Donald Trump on their platforms—but giving Trump equal status on a TV stage ... Show more   www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
  • A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.

  • In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.

  • Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.

  • The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
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The U.S. renews oil sanctions on Venezuela citing a failure to allow fair elections
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Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
  • The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.

  • The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'

  • While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.

  • Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
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Jesse Ventura claims he could beat Biden, Trump in hypothetical match-up: Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura (I) said he could beat both President Biden and ...
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Jesse Ventura claims he could beat Biden, Trump in hypothetical match-up
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NC governor says Biden can win state: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Wednesday he thinks President Biden can win his state in this year’s upcoming ...
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NC governor says Biden can win state
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AfD slips to second place in survey in Saxony-Anhalt: In all East German federal states, the AfD is the strongest force in surveys - until now ...
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AfD slips to second place in survey in Saxony-Anhalt
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"Joe Biden's every decision is informed by his love, his wisdom and his compassion towards those who suffer." Kerry Kennedy and several of her ... Show more   abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-counter-rfk-jr-endorsement-kennedy-family-members/story
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Trump campaign asks for cut of candidates’ fundraising when they use his name and likeness
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Quick Glance: Trump campaign seeks share of candidates' donations
  • The Trump campaign asks Republican candidates using his name and image in fundraising appeals to give at least 5 percent of the proceeds to the campaign.

  • The purpose of the 5 percent request is to prevent 'scammers' from misusing Trump's brand and affecting his fundraising efforts.

  • Trump is struggling to catch up to Biden's fundraising and aims to boost his campaign account with the help of donors.

  • The campaign warns of consequences for vendors and requests compliance with guidelines to avoid suspension of business relationships.
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There is a campaign to “stab” Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election in Selangor ... Show more   www.malaysiakini.com/news/702859
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Thuringia: Right-wing extremist attitudes have risen sharply: Thuringia will elect a new state parliament in September. The AfD could become the strongest force ...
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Thuringia: Right-wing extremist attitudes have risen sharply
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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel: President Biden called for tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China Monday ...
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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
  • US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

  • During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

  • The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

  • The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
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US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns: Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made ...
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US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns
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How Thuringia can prepare for an AfD victory in the state elections: If the AfD were to become the strongest faction in Thuringia, it would have a lot of ...
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How Thuringia can prepare for an AfD victory in the state elections
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The trial against Thuringia's AfD leader began on Thursday in the regional court in Halle. Björn Höcke is accused of using a banned SA slogan ... Show more   www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/bjoern-hoecke-thueringens-afd-chef-wegen-verbotener-parole-vor-gericht/100033320.html
Quick Glance: Charges Against Höcke: What Awaits Him?
  • The trial against AfD leader Höcke revolves around the use of a banned SA slogan.

  • Höcke is accused of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.

  • He denies understanding the significance of the 'Alles für Deutschland!' slogan.

  • A conviction could impact the ongoing state election campaign in Thuringia.
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House progressives unveil 2025 agenda : The Congressional Progressive Caucus will continue to focus on increasing the minimum wage and lowering the cost of ...
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House progressives unveil 2025 agenda 
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Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024
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RFK Jr. Received $2 Million From His Running Mate, Nicole Shanahan: The infusion of cash into his presidential campaign came a day after he announced Ms ...
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RFK Jr. Received $2 Million From His Running Mate, Nicole Shanahan
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Turning Point Action official resigns after accusation of election-related fraud: Arizona Rep. Austin Smith (R) — who was senior director at the campaign arm of ...
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Turning Point Action official resigns after accusation of election-related ...
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Election 2024 latest news: Biden campaigns in Philadelphia with members of Kennedy family
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Why Biden Should Not Debate Trump: The networks want their show, but to give the challenger equal status on a TV stage would be a dire normalization of his ...
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Why Biden Should Not Debate Trump
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Rishi Sunak Hit by Fresh Poll Blows as Working Age Voters Desert Tories: UK voters of working age have turned their backs on the governing Conservative Party ...
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Rishi Sunak Hit by Fresh Poll Blows as Working Age Voters Desert Tories
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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ in November
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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ ...
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Lawmakers vote against hearing Arizona bill repealing abortion ban on House floor
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
  • Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

  • Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

  • State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

  • A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
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2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Bruins vs. Maple Leafs: For the fourth time in 12 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins meet in the first round of ...
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2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Bruins vs. Maple Leafs
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FA Cup replays: Why have they been scrapped - and how has football reacted?: The Football Association has announced that all FA Cup replays have been scrapped as ...
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FA Cup replays: Why have they been scrapped - and how has football ...
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Biden camp decides not to take the bait on Trump’s stormy trial: The president and his team plan a judicious approach to the courtroom drama engulfing their ...
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Biden camp decides not to take the bait on Trump’s stormy trial
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Donald Trump faces jail: all criminal proceedings at a glance - hush money, election fraud & more
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Donald Trump faces jail: all criminal proceedings at a glance - hush money ...
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Biden's tariff warnings signal sharp anti-China election battle: The Biden administration's threat to impose more tariffs on China is the latest election-year ...
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Biden's tariff warnings signal sharp anti-China election battle
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Modi Wants To Dominate India's Election. One Region Stands In the Way: A national vote starts on Friday and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely expected to ...
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Modi Wants To Dominate India's Election. One Region Stands In the Way
Quick Glance: Modi's Personality Cult Boosts Third Term Chances
  • Experts suggest that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to secure a third term in office due to his personality cult.

  • Surveys indicate Modi's popularity at 78% approval, portraying him as a strong and capable leader.

  • Experts note the lack of a clear opposition platform to effectively counter Modi's ideas and leadership.

  • Critics fear Modi's potential to further authoritarianism and undermine India's democratic norms with another term in office.
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India: Election in the world's largest democracy: Six weeks, over a million polling stations: Starting today, India will elect a new parliament and with it a new ...
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India: Election in the world's largest democracy
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Democrats retake control of Michigan Statehouse after special election wins: Democratic candidates Peter Herzberg and Mai Xiong are projected to win their ...
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Democrats retake control of Michigan Statehouse after special election ...
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Atiku, Wike attend PDP national caucus meeting in Abuja: It is not clear if the duo greeted each other, but former Vice-President Sambo was seated in between ...
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Atiku, Wike attend PDP national caucus meeting in Abuja
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India Lok Sabha election 2024: Who votes in phase 1 and what’s at stake?: A total of 102 constituencies in 21 states will vote on April 19 for the first phase of ...
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India Lok Sabha election 2024: Who votes in phase 1 and what’s at stake?
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Senate Kills GOP’s Push to Impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas: The Senate voted 51-49 that two impeachment articles House Republicans brought against DHS Secretary ...
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Senate Kills GOP’s Push to Impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
  • The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.

  • With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.

  • Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.

  • Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
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Kari Lake tells supporters they can ‘strap on a Glock’ ahead of November election
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Kari Lake tells supporters they can ‘strap on a Glock’ ahead of November ...
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India election: A visual guide to voting in the world’s largest democracy: How the world’s most populous country will vote in their election beginning April 19 ...
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India election: A visual guide to voting in the world’s largest democracy
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Can Sunil Kanugolu bring India’s Modi down, 10 years after helping him win?: As India’s election kicks off, a top election strategist is looking for cracks in ...
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Biden’s handling of Gaza shakes his support in the Black community: Some Black activists want voters to reject Biden over his Gaza policy. Others see Trump as a ...
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Biden’s handling of Gaza shakes his support in the Black community
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Trump, the defendant, confronts courtroom reality: He's not in charge: Trump is quickly learning that Manhattan's criminal courthouse is not like the court of ...
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Trump, the defendant, confronts courtroom reality: He's not in charge
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🟠 The polls pit the National Democratic Alliance led by PM Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party against the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance ... Show more   www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/19/india-election-2024-live-news-vote-for-lok-sabha-seats-begins
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Voting in the world’s biggest election has begun in India. Sandra Gathmann from #AJEStartHere has this explainer on what to expect.
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MAGA Las Vegas: Inside a convention for a far-right sheriffs movement: The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association conference in Las Vegas drew ...
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MAGA Las Vegas: Inside a convention for a far-right sheriffs movement
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Conservatives win parliamentary election in Croatia: In Croatia, the conservative ruling party HDZ has clearly won the parliamentary elections ...
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Conservatives win parliamentary election in Croatia
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🔊 As jury selection continues in Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, another case at the US Supreme Court could impact the prosecution of his efforts to ... Show more   reut.rs/3vLjOQR
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The Labour mayor is set to unveil his new manifesto for the capital's mayoral election as he seeks an unprecedented third term 🗳
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Indian Security Forces Kill 29 Maoist Rebels Ahead of Election: In news from India, security forces have killed 29 Maoist rebels in the central state of ...
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Indian Security Forces Kill 29 Maoist Rebels Ahead of Election
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Eurobarometer: What citizens think of the European Parliament: The image of the European Parliament is better than ever - but the differences between the ...
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Eurobarometer: What citizens think of the European Parliament
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Nearly 1 billion voters will hit the polls in India’s general elections starting on April 19. Incumbent PM Narendra Modi of the BJP is anticipated to win ... Show more
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John Waters to stand as candidate in European elections: Former Irish Times columnist John Waters has announced that he will contest the European Parliament ...
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John Waters to stand as candidate in European elections
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Why Biden and Democrats are talking so much about freedom: When Vice President Kamala Harris rushed to Arizona late last week after the state Supreme Court ...
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Why Biden and Democrats are talking so much about freedom
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New poll shows Greens at historic low: The Greens continue to plummet in the polls. The party has not had such a low score since 2018. The CDU is doing well.
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New poll shows Greens at historic low
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“Entire idea of BJP is to create instability and disharmony in India,” says Rahul Gandhi #rahulgandhi #bjp #loksabhaelection2024 #elections2024
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Biden Visits His Pennsylvania Hometown To Call For More Taxes On The Rich And Cast Trump As Elitist
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Biden Visits His Pennsylvania Hometown To Call For More Taxes On The Rich ...