American politics

Trump toys with the idea of renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

US President Donald Trump released a post on social media supporting the idea of changing the state of New Mexico's name to 'New America.'

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Trump hosts a dinner in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington
 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance point to the stage during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.

SNAFU on the Potomac: Trump, Iran, and the dysfunction in Washington - opinion

 U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) holds a press conference after the Senate passed a continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown of the federal government, in Washington, U.S., November 15, 2023.

Chuck Schumer’s guardian act was never about Israel. It was about power - opinion

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

What El-Sayed’s victory means for US politics - opinion


Israel is the second-most pro-America country in the world, poll finds

Israelis have a more positive view of the US than Americans by some measures.

AMERICAN AND ISRAELI flags fly during a demonstration in support of Israel at the US Capitol in 2002.

DeSantis details hardline border plan, looking to compete with Trump

At an event in Eagle Pass, Texas, DeSantis took a swipe at Trump, lumping him with other presidents he said had failed to take action to stem the flow of migrants at the border.

 Republican political operative Len Parnas stands behind Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey wearing a “Special Guest” credential in this screen grab from video

US faces greatest peril since Civil War as Republicans scheme to retain power - opinion

If the presidential elections were not skewed through uneven representation created by the Electoral College, it would be unlikely that another Republican president could set foot in the White House.

 The White House is seen from the top of the Washington Monument April 3, 2003.

Indicted US Representative George Santos cannot keep bail guarantors anonymous

Santos, 34, has expressed a willingness to go to jail rather than release the names.

US Representative George Santos (R-NY) walks to a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 12, 2023.

The challenge of inherent bias for political debates in the US, Israel - opinion

In our highly polarized world, where facts are often ignored if they challenge one’s political worldview, are we capable of being objective?

 The Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City on June 4, 2023.

Donald Trump holds double-digit lead after federal indictment - US elections poll

The polling found that 62% of respondents, including 91% of Democrats and 35% of Republicans, said it was believable that Trump illegally stored classified documents at his home in Florida.

 Former US President Donald Trump departs from Trump Tower on the day of Trump's planned court appearance after his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in New York City, US, April 4, 2023.

Trump is 'toast' if classified records case is proven, ex-attorney general says

The comments from Barr, who was Trump's attorney general from February 2019 through December 2020, were made at a time when many other prominent Republicans have been hesitant to criticize Trump

 Former US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally to boost Ohio Republican candidates ahead of their May 3 primary election, at the county fairgrounds in Delaware, Ohio, U.S. April 23, 2022.

Billionaire George Soros hands control of empire to son

Soros, 92, said he previously didn't want his Open Society Foundations (OSF) to be taken over by one of his five children.

Billionaire investor George Soros attends the Schumpeter Award in Vienna, Austria, June 21, 2019.

Without naming Trump, his Republican rival DeSantis condemns his indictment

Trump faces 37 criminal counts, including charges of unauthorized retention of classified documents and conspiracy to obstruct justice.

 Former US President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speak at midterm election rallies, in Dayton, Ohio, US November 7, 2022 and Tampa, Florida, US, November 8, 2022

Donald Trump risked national secrets, US prosecutors allege in indictment

Trump is due to make a first court appearance in the case in a Miami court on Tuesday, a day before his 77th birthday.

 Former U.S. President Donald Trump walks, ahead of delivering remarks on the day of his court appearance in New York after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., April 4, 2023