Polls conducted by the NBC News and CNN showed that the favourability ratings for the Democratic Party have hit an all-time low. The party is on a back gear since its defeat in the 2024 US Presidential elections. Watch this video to find out more.

Democratic party's favourability drops to a record low

Democrats are facing their lowest popularity in over 35 years. Only 29% of Americans favor the party, signaling a major decline in public support. With approval ratings plummeting, concerns grow over the party’s future ahead of the next election.

Democrats hit record-low popularity as polls show declining support

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has launched one of his harshest attacks on the American media. Speaking at the Department of Justice on Friday, Donald Trump called the media the political arm of the Democrat Party. He also accused the American media of being very corrupt in its behavior. Watch in for more details!

US President Trump slams media as 'corrupt' and 'political arms' of Democrats

The US Senate has passed a Republican-backed funding bill with a 54-46 vote, preventing a government shutdown. However, the move has exposed a deep divide among Democrats, with some siding with the GOP. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s reversal on the issue has sparked outrage within his party. Will President Trump sign the bill?

Democrats split as senate passes GOP funding bill to avert shutdown

For the second time in under four months, the US government is on the brink of a shutdown as discussions between Republicans and Democrats continue in Congress.
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a temporary spending bill to fund the government until 30 September. The bill has now moved to the Senate, which must approve it before it reaches President Donald Trump&rsquo;s desk. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill on Friday morning.
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Here&rsquo;s what you need to know about a possible government shutdown, including when it might happen and how it could impact you.
<h2>When is the government shutdown deadline?</h2>
The current funding expires on Friday night. If a new spending bill is not passed and signed by President Trump before 11:59 pm ET on Friday, a shutdown will begin at 12:01 am ET on Saturday.
<h2>What happens during a government shutdown?</h2>
During a shutdown, essential government functions continue, but nonessential operations are put on hold. For example, the Department of Energy will continue maintaining nuclear reactors, and military and border security functions will remain active.
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Federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and DEA, will remain operational. Prison staff, the Secret Service, and the Coast Guard will also continue working.
Federal employees stop receiving pay, with many being temporarily suspended until funding is restored. The extent of the shutdown's impact depends on how long it lasts. A brief shutdown over a weekend may have minimal effects, but a prolonged one could disrupt public services and the economy.
<h2>Why would the government shut down?</h2>
The Republican-led House narrowly passed a spending bill to fund the government through 30 September. However, in the Senate, Republicans need 60 votes to pass the bill but control only 53 seats. This means they require support from some Democrats, and it remains uncertain whether they will secure enough votes.
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<h2>Which services could be affected?</h2>
Federal agencies providing public services may experience delays. Applying for a Social Security card, for instance, could take longer. In previous shutdowns, food safety and environmental inspections were postponed. The US Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s nutrition programmes, which assist millions, would likely operate with minimal staff. Additionally, new loans for small farmers may be put on hold.
<h2>How many federal employees will be affected?</h2>
As many as 900,000 federal workers could be temporarily discharged, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center. This number excludes active-duty military personnel and US Postal Service employees.
<h2>Who doesn&rsquo;t get paid during a shutdown?</h2>
Most federal employees, both essential and nonessential, will not receive pay during a shutdown. However, a 2019 law ensures that they receive back pay once the shutdown ends. Private contractors working with federal agencies are not guaranteed back pay.
<h2>Will Social Security and Medicare be affected?</h2>
Retirement and disability benefits will continue to be issued without interruption. However, some delays in processing may occur. Medicare benefits will also proceed as usual.
<h2>Will national parks remain open?</h2>
National parks, monuments, and other sites will close, with rangers furloughed and facilities shut down. In previous shutdowns, some states temporarily funded park operations to keep them running.
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<h2>How will transportation be affected?</h2>
Airport security screeners and air traffic controllers will continue working. However, new hires and certain infrastructure projects could face delays. Absenteeism among staff, as seen in past shutdowns, may affect airport operations.
As the Friday deadline approaches, it remains uncertain whether Congress can prevent another government shutdown.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The current funding expires on Friday night. If a new spending bill is not passed and signed by President Trump before 11:59 pm ET on Friday, a shutdown will begin.

For the second time in under four months, the US government is on the brink of a shutdown as discussions between Republicans and Democrats continue in Congress. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a temporary spending bill to fund the government until 30 September. The bill has now moved to the Senate, which must approve it before it reaches President Donald Trump’s desk. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill on Friday morning. Also read: Trump threatens 200% tariff on European wines, champagnes in retaliation to EU's whiskey levies Here’s what you need to know about a possible government shutdown, including when it might happen and how it could impact you. When is the government shutdown deadline? The current funding expires on Friday night. If a new spending bill is not passed and signed by President Trump before 11:59 pm ET on Friday, a shutdown will begin at 12:01 am ET on Saturday. What happens during a government shutdown? During a shutdown, essential government functions continue, but nonessential operations are put on hold. For example, the Department of Energy will continue maintaining nuclear reactors, and military and border security functions will remain active. Also read: 'Should not harm EV companies': Musk's Tesla raises concern as it might get affected by Trump's retaliatory tariffs Federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and DEA, will remain operational. Prison staff, the Secret Service, and the Coast Guard will also continue working. Federal employees stop receiving pay, with many being temporarily suspended until funding is restored. The extent of the shutdown's impact depends on how long it lasts. A brief shutdown over a weekend may have minimal effects, but a prolonged one could disrupt public services and the economy. Why would the government shut down? The Republican-led House narrowly passed a spending bill to fund the government through 30 September. However, in the Senate, Republicans need 60 votes to pass the bill but control only 53 seats. This means they require support from some Democrats, and it remains uncertain whether they will secure enough votes. Also read: What’s in Trump's Ukraine ceasefire deal and why Russian President Putin rejected it? Which services could be affected? Federal agencies providing public services may experience delays. Applying for a Social Security card, for instance, could take longer. In previous shutdowns, food safety and environmental inspections were postponed. The US Department of Agriculture’s nutrition programmes, which assist millions, would likely operate with minimal staff. Additionally, new loans for small farmers may be put on hold. How many federal employees will be affected? As many as 900,000 federal workers could be temporarily discharged, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center. This number excludes active-duty military personnel and US Postal Service employees. Who doesn’t get paid during a shutdown? Most federal employees, both essential and nonessential, will not receive pay during a shutdown. However, a 2019 law ensures that they receive back pay once the shutdown ends. Private contractors working with federal agencies are not guaranteed back pay. Will Social Security and Medicare be affected? Retirement and disability benefits will continue to be issued without interruption. However, some delays in processing may occur. Medicare benefits will also proceed as usual. Will national parks remain open? National parks, monuments, and other sites will close, with rangers furloughed and facilities shut down. In previous shutdowns, some states temporarily funded park operations to keep them running. Also read: 'Can't confirm this at all': Russia shrugs off claims about sidelining Trump’s Ukraine envoy from ceasefire talks How will transportation be affected? Airport security screeners and air traffic controllers will continue working. However, new hires and certain infrastructure projects could face delays. Absenteeism among staff, as seen in past shutdowns, may affect airport operations. As the Friday deadline approaches, it remains uncertain whether Congress can prevent another government shutdown. (With inputs from agencies)

US government shutdown looms: What it is, who it affects, and how it could impact millions

US Democratic Representative Mark Pocan plans to introduce a bill designed to ban “special government employees” like Elon Musk from having federal contracts. Watch this report for more details!

Democrats to introduce 'Elon Musk' act to block Musk's federal contracts

Donald Trump's executive orders have stirred up a storm, especially the freeze on federal funding that Trump ordered on Monday. In just a matter of days, the White House retracted a memo ordering the freeze to end any confusion. Watch in for more details!

US: Democrats celebrate decision to rescind federal aid freeze

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Donald Trump warned Wednesday that an ex-congresswoman who probed his role in the 2021 Capitol riot "could be in a lot of trouble," after Republican lawmakers called for her to be criminally investigated.
The Republican president-elect, who is due to return to the White House on January 20, has vowed to get revenge on political adversaries he baselessly accuses of weaponizing the US justice system against him.
Trump posted the taunt against former Wyoming representative Liz Cheney on his Truth Social platform after a congressional panel on Tuesday accused her of witness tampering when she helped lead the probe into the January 6, 2021 riot.
"Liz Cheney could be in a lot of trouble based on the evidence obtained by the subcommittee, which states that 'numerous federal laws were likely broken by Liz Cheney, and these violations should be investigated by the FBI'," Trump said in the post.
The Republican-led panel, in its 128-page report, accuses Cheney of colluding with Cassidy Hutchinson, a top staffer in Trump's 2017-21 White House.
Hutchinson was the star witness of the select committee that investigated Trump, and on which Cheney served as vice chair.
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It was set up after a mob, whipped up by Trump's false claims of a stolen election and directed to march on Congress by the defeated president, ransacked the US Capitol.
The committee, since disbanded, concluded that Trump "oversaw and coordinated a sophisticated seven-part plan to overturn the presidential election and prevent the transfer of presidential power."
Cheney has dismissed the accusations against her as "a malicious and cowardly assault on the truth" that no "reputable lawyer, legislator, or judge" would take seriously.
She said her panel had heard from "scores of Republican witnesses, including many of the most senior officials from Trump's own White House, campaign, and administration," and had produced "a highly detailed and meticulously sourced 800-page report."
Trump has a long history of attacking Cheney, the daughter of former US vice president Dick Cheney, and as recently as October called her a "Muslim-hating warmonger... who wants to invade practically every Muslim country on the planet."
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She was once seen as a rising star among the Republicans in the House of Representatives, but was booted from her leadership position and then lost her Wyoming seat over her criticism of Trump's refusal to concede defeat in the 2020 election.
She announced ahead of November's presidential election that she would be voting for Trump's opponent, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump was indicted by both the federal Justice Department and the state of Georgia over his alleged leadership of a multi-pronged criminal conspiracy to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Prosecutions of sitting US presidents are barred under justice department policy and the federal case was dropped after his victory, with the state case stalled amid motions to drop the proceedings.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Republican president-elect, who is due to return to the White House on January 20, has vowed to get revenge on political adversaries he baselessly accuses of weaponizing the US justice system against him.



Washington, US Donald Trump warned Wednesday that an ex-congresswoman who probed his role in the 2021 Capitol riot "could be in a lot of trouble," after Republican lawmakers called for her to be criminally investigated. The Republican president-elect, who is due to return to the White House on January 20, has vowed to get revenge on political adversaries he baselessly accuses of weaponizing the US justice system against him. Trump posted the taunt against former Wyoming representative Liz Cheney on his Truth Social platform after a congressional panel on Tuesday accused her of witness tampering when she helped lead the probe into the January 6, 2021 riot. "Liz Cheney could be in a lot of trouble based on the evidence obtained by the subcommittee, which states that 'numerous federal laws were likely broken by Liz Cheney, and these violations should be investigated by the FBI'," Trump said in the post. The Republican-led panel, in its 128-page report, accuses Cheney of colluding with Cassidy Hutchinson, a top staffer in Trump's 2017-21 White House. Hutchinson was the star witness of the select committee that investigated Trump, and on which Cheney served as vice chair. Watch | Donald Trump Sues Des Moines Register and Selzer, Alleging ‘Election Interference’ It was set up after a mob, whipped up by Trump's false claims of a stolen election and directed to march on Congress by the defeated president, ransacked the US Capitol. The committee, since disbanded, concluded that Trump "oversaw and coordinated a sophisticated seven-part plan to overturn the presidential election and prevent the transfer of presidential power." Cheney has dismissed the accusations against her as "a malicious and cowardly assault on the truth" that no "reputable lawyer, legislator, or judge" would take seriously. She said her panel had heard from "scores of Republican witnesses, including many of the most senior officials from Trump's own White House, campaign, and administration," and had produced "a highly detailed and meticulously sourced 800-page report." Trump has a long history of attacking Cheney, the daughter of former US vice president Dick Cheney, and as recently as October called her a "Muslim-hating warmonger... who wants to invade practically every Muslim country on the planet." Also read | Trump says US subsidies to Canada make no sense, suggests Canada become 51st US state She was once seen as a rising star among the Republicans in the House of Representatives, but was booted from her leadership position and then lost her Wyoming seat over her criticism of Trump's refusal to concede defeat in the 2020 election. She announced ahead of November's presidential election that she would be voting for Trump's opponent, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump was indicted by both the federal Justice Department and the state of Georgia over his alleged leadership of a multi-pronged criminal conspiracy to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Prosecutions of sitting US presidents are barred under justice department policy and the federal case was dropped after his victory, with the state case stalled amid motions to drop the proceedings. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Trump warns top Republican critic could be 'in a lot of trouble'

Donald Trump warned Wednesday that an ex-congresswoman who probed his role in the 2021 Capitol riot "could be in a lot of trouble," after Republican lawmakers called for her to be criminally investigated.

Donald Trump warned Wednesday that an ex-congresswoman who probed his role in the 2021 Capitol riot "could be in a lot of trouble," after Republican lawmakers called for her to be criminally investigated. The Republican president-elect, who is due to return to the White House on January 20, has vowed to get revenge on political adversaries he baselessly accuses of weaponizing the US justice system against him. Trump posted the taunt against former Wyoming representative Liz Cheney on his Truth Social platform after a congressional panel on Tuesday accused her of witness tampering when she helped lead the probe into the January 6, 2021 riot. "Liz Cheney could be in a lot of trouble based on the evidence obtained by the subcommittee, which states that 'numerous federal laws were likely broken by Liz Cheney, and these violations should be investigated by the FBI'," Trump said in the post. The Republican-led panel, in its 128-page report, accuses Cheney of colluding with Cassidy Hutchinson, a top staffer in Trump's 2017-21 White House. Hutchinson was the star witness of the select committee that investigated Trump, and on which Cheney served as vice chair. Watch | Donald Trump Sues Des Moines Register and Selzer, Alleging ‘Election Interference’ It was set up after a mob, whipped up by Trump's false claims of a stolen election and directed to march on Congress by the defeated president, ransacked the US Capitol. The committee, since disbanded, concluded that Trump "oversaw and coordinated a sophisticated seven-part plan to overturn the presidential election and prevent the transfer of presidential power." Cheney has dismissed the accusations against her as "a malicious and cowardly assault on the truth" that no "reputable lawyer, legislator, or judge" would take seriously. She said her panel had heard from "scores of Republican witnesses, including many of the most senior officials from Trump's own White House, campaign, and administration," and had produced "a highly detailed and meticulously sourced 800-page report." Trump has a long history of attacking Cheney, the daughter of former US vice president Dick Cheney, and as recently as October called her a "Muslim-hating warmonger... who wants to invade practically every Muslim country on the planet." Also read | Trump says US subsidies to Canada make no sense, suggests Canada become 51st US state She was once seen as a rising star among the Republicans in the House of Representatives, but was booted from her leadership position and then lost her Wyoming seat over her criticism of Trump's refusal to concede defeat in the 2020 election. She announced ahead of November's presidential election that she would be voting for Trump's opponent, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump was indicted by both the federal Justice Department and the state of Georgia over his alleged leadership of a multi-pronged criminal conspiracy to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Prosecutions of sitting US presidents are barred under justice department policy and the federal case was dropped after his victory, with the state case stalled amid motions to drop the proceedings. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

According to Edison Research on Wednesday (Dec 4), Republicans in the United States House of Representatives are expected to hold a 220-215 majority in the upcoming session of Congress next month.

According to Edison Research on Wednesday (Dec 4), Republicans in the United States House of Representatives are expected to hold a 220-215 majority in the upcoming session of Congress next month. This came after Democrats gained a seat in the US state of California. This slim majority means there will be very little room for GOP lawmakers to vote against reconciliation bills. The narrow majority will also determine how sweeping the policy proposals of Republicans will be. Watch | Syrian Conflict Echoes At UN, US And Russia Exchange Blame At UN × The US President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming administration and the House Republicans are planning to use a complicated budget reconciliation process to tackle issues like immigration and energy. Both of these issues will be covered in a single bill and the issue of taxes will be covered next year in a separate bill. However, the specifics of this measure or how they will impact policies are not clear yet. Reconciliation is typically used when one party controls the White House, Senate, and the House. In 2017, Republicans held unified control of Congress and the White House with 241 House seats. The margin was wider than they will have in the next term. South Dakota Senator John Thune, who is going to be majority leader in January 2025 when Trump starts his second term in the White House, said Republicans are working through “how best to maximize the opportunity we have through reconciliation to achieve a lot of the president’s and our objectives and things that he campaigned on.” “And, you know, there is the tax piece, but we’ve got until the end of the year to do that. So the question is how do we execute on using the opportunity of reconciliation,” Thune added, in a statement, according to the Washington State Standard. “Reconciliation is extremely complex, as those of us who have been through it before know,” said Maine Senator Susan Collins. (With inputs from agencies)

Republicans to keep slim majority in US House with 220 seats

US First Lady Jill Biden may have forced her husband, President Joe Biden, to pardon their son Hunter Biden in federal tax evasion and gun charges, according to US media reports. Jeff Zeleny, CNN’s chief national affairs correspondent, said on air on Monday (Dec 2) that “Clearly there was pressure inside the family.”

“We were told really in recent weeks that Dr. Jill Biden – First Lady Jill Biden – was very supportive of the president doing something like this,” he added.

Zeleny said Biden was not sure about the pardon but the final push may have come from the First Lady herself.

While talking to reporters Monday, Jill Biden said she supported her husband’s move to pardon their son. “Of course, I support the pardon of my son,” the FLOTUS said.

It was only in September that Hunter pleaded guilty to nine counts related to $1.4 million in unpaid taxes. Earlier in April, he was found guilty of three federal gun charges. White House kept stressing all these months that Joe Biden would not pardon his son, only to walk back on his previous commitment on Sunday (Dec 1).

Biden argued in favour of pardoning his son, saying Hunter “was singled out only because he is my son – and that is wrong.”

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“There has been an effort to break Hunter – who has been five and a half years sober, even in the face of unrelenting attacks and selective prosecution. In trying to break Hunter, they’ve tried to break me – and there’s no reason to believe it will stop here,” Biden said. “Enough is enough.”

The move irked Republicans big time.

Some members of Biden's own Democratic party were furious too, arguing that it could now make it harder for them to counter incoming president Donald Trump’s pledge to pardon himself in federal charges.

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“This is a bad precedent that could be abused by later Presidents and will sadly tarnish his reputation,” Colorado Govoner Jared Polis wrote on X. &nbsp;

Representative Greg Stanton said on X: “This wasn’t a politically motivated prosecution. Hunter committed felonies and was convicted by a jury of his peers.”

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet accused Biden of “putting personal interest ahead of duty”.

Meanwhile, Biden’s post on X made in May was flagged by fact-checkers in which the US president had claimed that “no one is above the law.”

Shorty after Biden pardoned his son, a community note alert appeared on the post, reading, “On December 1, 2024, President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for crimes covering nearly 11 years of ‘offenses against the United States which he has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024.’”

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US First Lady Jill Biden may have forced her husband, President Joe Biden, to pardon their son Hunter Biden in federal tax evasion and gun charges, according to US media reports.

US First Lady Jill Biden may have forced her husband, President Joe Biden, to pardon their son Hunter Biden in federal tax evasion and gun charges, according to US media reports. Jeff Zeleny, CNN’s chief national affairs correspondent, said on air on Monday (Dec 2) that “Clearly there was pressure inside the family.” “We were told really in recent weeks that Dr. Jill Biden – First Lady Jill Biden – was very supportive of the president doing something like this,” he added. Zeleny said Biden was not sure about the pardon but the final push may have come from the First Lady herself. While talking to reporters Monday, Jill Biden said she supported her husband’s move to pardon their son. “Of course, I support the pardon of my son,” the FLOTUS said. It was only in September that Hunter pleaded guilty to nine counts related to $1.4 million in unpaid taxes. Earlier in April, he was found guilty of three federal gun charges. White House kept stressing all these months that Joe Biden would not pardon his son, only to walk back on his previous commitment on Sunday (Dec 1). Biden argued in favour of pardoning his son, saying Hunter “was singled out only because he is my son – and that is wrong.” Also read: Trump slams Joe Biden for pardoning son Hunter, calls it 'abuse and miscarriage of Justice' “There has been an effort to break Hunter – who has been five and a half years sober, even in the face of unrelenting attacks and selective prosecution. In trying to break Hunter, they’ve tried to break me – and there’s no reason to believe it will stop here,” Biden said. “Enough is enough.” The move irked Republicans big time. Some members of Biden's own Democratic party were furious too, arguing that it could now make it harder for them to counter incoming president Donald Trump’s pledge to pardon himself in federal charges. Watch: US: Biden Grants ‘Full And Unconditional’ Pardon To Son Hunter Biden × “This is a bad precedent that could be abused by later Presidents and will sadly tarnish his reputation,” Colorado Govoner Jared Polis wrote on X. Representative Greg Stanton said on X: “This wasn’t a politically motivated prosecution. Hunter committed felonies and was convicted by a jury of his peers.” Colorado Senator Michael Bennet accused Biden of “putting personal interest ahead of duty”. Meanwhile, Biden’s post on X made in May was flagged by fact-checkers in which the US president had claimed that “no one is above the law.” Shorty after Biden pardoned his son, a community note alert appeared on the post, reading, “On December 1, 2024, President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for crimes covering nearly 11 years of ‘offenses against the United States which he has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024.’” (With inputs from agencies)

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President-elect Donald Trump urged his supporters on Saturday (Nov. 9) to lend financial support to the Democrats as they face a tough financial situation following the recent general election.

President-elect Donald Trump urged his supporters on Saturday (Nov. 9) to lend financial support to the Democrats as they face a tough financial situation following the recent general election. What did Trump say? In a post on X, Trump mentioned that despite record fundraising efforts during the 2020 Presidential Election, the Democrats are now low on funds. “I am very surprised that the Democrats, who fought a hard and valiant fight in the 2020 Presidential Election, raising a record amount of money, didn’t have lots of $’s left over. Now they are being squeezed by vendors and others. Whatever we can do to help them during this difficult period, I would strongly recommend we, as a Party and for the sake of desperately needed UNITY, do. We have a lot of money left over in that our biggest asset in the campaign was ‘Earned Media,’ and that doesn’t cost very much. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" he said, referencing reports that the Harris campaign is currently $20 million in debt. Also read: Inderjeet Gosal, man behind Hindu temple attack in Canada arrested Kamala Harris, 60, was the Democratic candidate in the November 5 elections but was defeated by Trump. She had set new fundraising records, but her campaign now finds itself under financial strain. Data from the Federal Election Commission shows that the Harris campaign and associated Super PACs brought in $2.3 billion and spent $1.9 billion. Comparatively, Trump’s campaign raised over $1.8 billion and spent $1.6 billion. “Despite raising and spending over USD 1 billion in fundraising, Kamala Harris’ 2014 election bid failed to resonate with the voters who mattered most. The heavy reliance on celebrity endorsements, star-studded concerts, and backing from elite political figures couldn’t bridge the growing gap between the party and middle-class Americans struggling with rising costs for groceries, rent, and healthcare,” said Ajay Jain Bhutoria, a top fundraiser for the Harris Campaign, in an interview with PTI. '$1 billion disaster' Several members of the Democratic Party weren't happy with the campaign's execution. Lindy Li, a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee (DNC), described the outcome as a “$1 billion disaster” on Fox & Friends Weekend. “The truth is, this is just an epic disaster. This is a $1 billion disaster,” Li said. Li further explained that fundraisers were promised a close election, leading many to raise large sums. “I raised millions of that. I have friends that I have to be accountable to and to explain what happened because I told them it was a margin of error race. I was promised, [Harris campaign chair] Jen O’Malley Dillon promised all of us that Harris would win. She even put videos out that Harris would win. I believed her, my donors believed her. And so they wrote massive checks,” Li stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump urges his supporters to bail out Democrats after Harris campaign’s ‘$1 billion disaster’

Democrats are rushing to blame United States President Joe Biden for his Vice President Kamala Harris'&nbsp;massive defeat against Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential elections. While talking to the New York Times, veteran Democrat and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted Biden for delaying his withdrawal from the race. “Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race,” Pelosi was quoted as saying by the paper.

“The anticipation was that, if the president were to step aside, there would be an open primary,” she added.’

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Pelosi added Harris&nbsp;may have done well in the primary and had been stronger going forward. “And as I say, Kamala may have, I think she would have done well in [a primary] and been stronger going forward. But we don’t know that. That didn’t happen. We live with what happened,”&nbsp;former House speaker&nbsp;told the outlet.

“And because the president endorsed Kamala Harris immediately, that really made it almost impossible to have a primary at that time. If it had been much earlier, it would have been different.”

Pelosi was one of the top Democrats to have reportedly advised Biden to pull out of the race to the White House after his disastrous debate performance against the GOP nominee in June this year.

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Earlier, Longtime Democratic donor and hedge fund manager Bill Ackman had also criticised Biden for withdrawing “too late.”

“Why did Joe Biden hold on for as long as he did? He should not have concealed his (health) and dropped out a lot sooner," news agency Reuters quoted him as saying. “The party lied to the American people about the cognitive health and fitness of the president, and then didn’t hold a primary to replace him,” he added.

Some Democrats are believed to have also raised questions on Biden’s advisors for never saying “no” to the US president.

A former campaign aide meanwhile said Harris' close association with Biden’s policies may also have discouraged potential voters from supporting the Democratic candidate. Harris’ remarks on ABC News that “she wouldn’t have done anything differently than Biden” further raised concerns that her administration may not be that different from the era of a very unpopular incumbent president.

(With inputs from agencies)

Democrats are rushing to blame United States President Joe Biden for his Vice President Kamala Harris' massive defeat against Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential elections.

Democrats are rushing to blame United States President Joe Biden for his Vice President Kamala Harris' massive defeat against Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential elections. While talking to the New York Times, veteran Democrat and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted Biden for delaying his withdrawal from the race. “Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race,” Pelosi was quoted as saying by the paper. “The anticipation was that, if the president were to step aside, there would be an open primary,” she added.’ Also read: US election: Joe Biden breaks silence on Kamala Harris` defeat Pelosi added Harris may have done well in the primary and had been stronger going forward. “And as I say, Kamala may have, I think she would have done well in [a primary] and been stronger going forward. But we don’t know that. That didn’t happen. We live with what happened,” former House speaker told the outlet. “And because the president endorsed Kamala Harris immediately, that really made it almost impossible to have a primary at that time. If it had been much earlier, it would have been different.” Pelosi was one of the top Democrats to have reportedly advised Biden to pull out of the race to the White House after his disastrous debate performance against the GOP nominee in June this year. Also read: ‘He regained youth,’ internet startled as ‘super sharp’ Biden delivers powerful speech Earlier, Longtime Democratic donor and hedge fund manager Bill Ackman had also criticised Biden for withdrawing “too late.” “Why did Joe Biden hold on for as long as he did? He should not have concealed his (health) and dropped out a lot sooner," news agency Reuters quoted him as saying. “The party lied to the American people about the cognitive health and fitness of the president, and then didn’t hold a primary to replace him,” he added. Some Democrats are believed to have also raised questions on Biden’s advisors for never saying “no” to the US president. A former campaign aide meanwhile said Harris' close association with Biden’s policies may also have discouraged potential voters from supporting the Democratic candidate. Harris’ remarks on ABC News that “she wouldn’t have done anything differently than Biden” further raised concerns that her administration may not be that different from the era of a very unpopular incumbent president. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Democratic party in the US is all set to counter any potential premature claim of an election victory by the Republican Donald Trump as he did in 2020.&nbsp;

The party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris's campaign revealed it's preparing a rapid-fire response to flood social media and the airwaves with calls for calm and patience with vote-counting if Trump prematurely tries to claim the victory.&nbsp;

The Republican candidate told reporters this week that he hoped to declare victory on Election Day. However, election experts have cautioned that it could take several days for the final result to be known, especially if there are demands for vote recounts in some key areas. Trump is locked in a razor-thin race with Democratic rival Kamala Harris.

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US election winners are typically declared by major media outlets that analyze vote counts provided by election officials. While candidates sometimes declare victory before those calls are made, it is unusual to do so before the winner is at least arguably apparent.

The vice president, in an interview on Wednesday (Oct 30), said that her campaign is "sadly ready" should Trump make the premature declaration. Harris accused Trump of "manipulating" the press and the "consensus of the American people."

She gave no details of those preparations, but six Democratic Party and Harris campaign officials said the initial fight against any early Trump victory claim would take place in the court of public opinion. They plan to flood social media and television airwaves with demands that all votes be counted before victories are declared.

A senior Harris campaign official said in a conference call with reporters on Friday that they "fully expect" Trump to falsely claim victory on Tuesday night before all the votes are counted.

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The Trump campaign told Reuters that the Republican candidate would fight for all votes until the polls close, but it did not directly answer whether Trump planned to again declare victory before the race was called.

<h2>No Republican farewell</h2>

In 2020, Trump's victory declaration was met with condemnation from Democrats and many high-profile Republicans. Markets reacted with a shrug, with major stock indices climbing modestly in the days after the election.

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But this time could be different.

The former president has consolidated near-total control of the Republican Party in the intervening years, meaning many influential conservatives could be more willing to go along with his claims, several political strategists said.

Trump and his Republican allies have also spent months laying the groundwork for contesting a loss by claiming that non-citizens could try to vote for the Democratic Party and by readying an army of lawyers to go to court to challenge results.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Democratic party in the US is all set to counter any potential premature claim of an election victory by the Republican Donald Trump as he did in 2020. The party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris's campaign revealed it's preparing a rapid-fire response to flood social media and the airwaves with calls for calm and patience with vote-counting if Trump prematurely tries to claim the victory.

The Democratic party in the US is all set to counter any potential premature claim of an election victory by the Republican Donald Trump as he did in 2020. The party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris's campaign revealed it's preparing a rapid-fire response to flood social media and the airwaves with calls for calm and patience with vote-counting if Trump prematurely tries to claim the victory. The Republican candidate told reporters this week that he hoped to declare victory on Election Day. However, election experts have cautioned that it could take several days for the final result to be known, especially if there are demands for vote recounts in some key areas. Trump is locked in a razor-thin race with Democratic rival Kamala Harris. Also read | US presidential election: Supreme Court rejects Republican bid on Pennsylvania ballot counting US election winners are typically declared by major media outlets that analyze vote counts provided by election officials. While candidates sometimes declare victory before those calls are made, it is unusual to do so before the winner is at least arguably apparent. The vice president, in an interview on Wednesday (Oct 30), said that her campaign is "sadly ready" should Trump make the premature declaration. Harris accused Trump of "manipulating" the press and the "consensus of the American people." She gave no details of those preparations, but six Democratic Party and Harris campaign officials said the initial fight against any early Trump victory claim would take place in the court of public opinion. They plan to flood social media and television airwaves with demands that all votes be counted before victories are declared. A senior Harris campaign official said in a conference call with reporters on Friday that they "fully expect" Trump to falsely claim victory on Tuesday night before all the votes are counted. Also read | Billionaire Mark Cuban issues apology after saying Trump is 'intimidated by strong women' The Trump campaign told Reuters that the Republican candidate would fight for all votes until the polls close, but it did not directly answer whether Trump planned to again declare victory before the race was called. No Republican farewell In 2020, Trump's victory declaration was met with condemnation from Democrats and many high-profile Republicans. Markets reacted with a shrug, with major stock indices climbing modestly in the days after the election. Also read | Liz Cheney blasts Trump as 'petty tyrant' after ‘war hawk’ comment But this time could be different. The former president has consolidated near-total control of the Republican Party in the intervening years, meaning many influential conservatives could be more willing to go along with his claims, several political strategists said. Trump and his Republican allies have also spent months laying the groundwork for contesting a loss by claiming that non-citizens could try to vote for the Democratic Party and by readying an army of lawyers to go to court to challenge results. (With inputs from agencies)

US Election 2024: If Trump declares premature victory, Democrats have 'a plan'

The presidential elections of 2016 in the United States were said to have delivered the most shocking results in modern political history when Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton.

A Republican presidential candidate, Trump in the most unexpected turn became the fifth US presidential candidate who had won the Electoral College but lost the overall popular vote.&nbsp;

This happened because opponent Hillary Clinton clinched some major victories in heavily-populated states like New York and California and Trump had won four states with a margin of 1.2 percentage points or less.

Soon after the results were out, Trump took to the stage to give his victory speech. “I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Americans. For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there were a few people, I’m reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so we can work together and unify our great country," he said in a conciliatory tone.

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The experts had earlier predicted that he wouldn't run for elections but Trump did. It was then believed he wouldn't climb in the elections, which he again did. His wins in primaries and clinching of the Republican nomination were also predicted wrongly and so was his victory.

<h2>Why did Hillary Clinton lose the 2016 elections?</h2>

According to experts, various reasons led to the defeat of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in 2016.

Hillary Clinton did have a major lead in the popular vote, however, the presidents were decided on the basis of the Electoral College which was in favour of Trump.

In the 2016 elections, the overall voter turnout was almost the same as that in the 2012 elections. 128.5 million voter turnout was recorded in 2016 and 129.2 million voter turnout in 2012.&nbsp;

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As per experts, a major part of the voters were not happy with the choice of candidates which led to Trump coming to the helm of power.

Clinton was also criticised for not failing to fire up the Obama Coalition which may have pushed some more votes in her favour.

The main reason behind Trump's victory was said to be his flipping big margins with working-class and white voters in the Midwest and Pennsylvania.

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The presidential elections of 2016 in the United States were said to have delivered the most shocking results in modern political history when Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton.

The presidential elections of 2016 in the United States were said to have delivered the most shocking results in modern political history when Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton. A Republican presidential candidate, Trump in the most unexpected turn became the fifth US presidential candidate who had won the Electoral College but lost the overall popular vote. This happened because opponent Hillary Clinton clinched some major victories in heavily-populated states like New York and California and Trump had won four states with a margin of 1.2 percentage points or less. Soon after the results were out, Trump took to the stage to give his victory speech. “I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Americans. For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there were a few people, I’m reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so we can work together and unify our great country," he said in a conciliatory tone. Also Read: US election: Opinion poll shows Harris holds narrow lead over Trump, but razor-thin edge starting to fray The experts had earlier predicted that he wouldn't run for elections but Trump did. It was then believed he wouldn't climb in the elections, which he again did. His wins in primaries and clinching of the Republican nomination were also predicted wrongly and so was his victory. Why did Hillary Clinton lose the 2016 elections? According to experts, various reasons led to the defeat of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in 2016. Hillary Clinton did have a major lead in the popular vote, however, the presidents were decided on the basis of the Electoral College which was in favour of Trump. In the 2016 elections, the overall voter turnout was almost the same as that in the 2012 elections. 128.5 million voter turnout was recorded in 2016 and 129.2 million voter turnout in 2012. Watch: US Election 2024 | Explained: US Presidential Elections 2024 As per experts, a major part of the voters were not happy with the choice of candidates which led to Trump coming to the helm of power. Clinton was also criticised for not failing to fire up the Obama Coalition which may have pushed some more votes in her favour. The main reason behind Trump's victory was said to be his flipping big margins with working-class and white voters in the Midwest and Pennsylvania. (With inputs from agencies)

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Weeks before the US Presidential elections, Democratic circles feared that the race could be slipping further away from Vice President Kamala Harris. &nbsp;

Notably, margins between the two candidates are close in the seven battleground states, which are likely to decide the contest.&nbsp;

However, the Democrats still think Harris can defeat Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, at the same time, they are privately having discussions, expressing fear that the battleground polling appeared to be moving in Trump’s direction over the last two weeks, The Hill reported.&nbsp;

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There have been cracks in the "blue wall" of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with Senate incumbents in both Pennsylvania and Wisconsin now in toss-up races, according to the Cook Political Report.&nbsp;

Generally, the three northern states move in the same direction in the presidential race, but Harris has been losing ground to Trump, particularly in Wisconsin.&nbsp;

“Everyone keeps saying, ‘It’s close.’ Yes, it’s close, but are things trending our way? No. And no one wants to openly admit that,” said one Democratic strategist. “Could we still win? Maybe. Should anyone be even slightly optimistic right now? No.”&nbsp;

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Another strategist said, “If this is a vibe election, the current vibes ain’t great.”&nbsp;

Democratic strategist Jim Manley, a former senior aide for the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.), said that he feels optimistic about Harris's chances.&nbsp;

“It’s pretty damn frustrating for it to be so close given how extreme and unhinged Trump’s rhetoric has become in the last couple of weeks,” Manley said.&nbsp;

About Harris's campaign, he said, "I just hope and trust they’ve got a plan."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Weeks before the US Presidential elections, Democratic circles feared that the race could be slipping further away from Vice President Kamala Harris. Notably, margins between the two candidates are close in the seven battleground states, which are likely to decide the contest.

Weeks before the US Presidential elections, Democratic circles feared that the race could be slipping further away from Vice President Kamala Harris. Notably, margins between the two candidates are close in the seven battleground states, which are likely to decide the contest. However, the Democrats still think Harris can defeat Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Meanwhile, at the same time, they are privately having discussions, expressing fear that the battleground polling appeared to be moving in Trump’s direction over the last two weeks, The Hill reported. Also read: Bill Gates backs Kamala Harris by secretly donating $50 million for her presidential run: Report There have been cracks in the "blue wall" of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with Senate incumbents in both Pennsylvania and Wisconsin now in toss-up races, according to the Cook Political Report. Generally, the three northern states move in the same direction in the presidential race, but Harris has been losing ground to Trump, particularly in Wisconsin. “Everyone keeps saying, ‘It’s close.’ Yes, it’s close, but are things trending our way? No. And no one wants to openly admit that,” said one Democratic strategist. “Could we still win? Maybe. Should anyone be even slightly optimistic right now? No.” Watch | US Elections 2024: Trump Holds Lead Over Harris on Economic Issues: Poll × Another strategist said, “If this is a vibe election, the current vibes ain’t great.” Democratic strategist Jim Manley, a former senior aide for the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.), said that he feels optimistic about Harris's chances. “It’s pretty damn frustrating for it to be so close given how extreme and unhinged Trump’s rhetoric has become in the last couple of weeks,” Manley said. About Harris's campaign, he said, "I just hope and trust they’ve got a plan." (With inputs from agencies)

Democrats worry US presidential race slipping away from Kamala Harris

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US lawmakers on Wednesday (Sep 18) rejected a Republican-backed government funding proposal that would've kept the government running past November's presidential elections.

The bill which was aimed at preventing a government shutdown with a six-month extension of funding, was voted down 220-202 with some Republicans joining Democrats in opposing the measure, as reported.

The Republican plan included the SAVE Act, a controversial measure backed by former President Donald Trump. The act would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections, a proposal opposed by the Biden administration, which argues that non citizen voting is already illegal and rare.

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This comes as former US President Donald Trump has called for a forced shutdown unless certain demands are met.

Ahead of the vote, taking to X, the Republican Party presidential candidate rallied fellow Republicans and said: "If Republicans don't get the SAVE Act, and every ounce of it, they should not agree to a Continuing Resolution in any way, shape, or form".

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As per AFP, the government funding is due to expire at the end of September, and with this proposed extension, the deadline shutdown would have been pushed back to March 2025 — when the next US president would've been in the White House.

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:530,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2367}">What does a shutdown mean?</h2>

A government shutdown in this scenario means the closure of federal services and the furlough of millions of federal workers.&nbsp;

If no agreement is reached, a government shutdown could occur just weeks before the November presidential election.&nbsp;

After the vote, in a statement, House Appropriations Committee ranking member Rosa DeLauro said: "Once again, the House Republican majority has failed at its most basic tasks."

"We have seven legislative days to keep the government open," DeLauro added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

US lawmakers on Wednesday (Sep 18) rejected a Republican-backed government funding proposal that would've kept the government running past November's presidential elections.

US lawmakers on Wednesday (Sep 18) rejected a Republican-backed government funding proposal that would've kept the government running past November's presidential elections. The bill which was aimed at preventing a government shutdown with a six-month extension of funding, was voted down 220-202 with some Republicans joining Democrats in opposing the measure, as reported. The Republican plan included the SAVE Act, a controversial measure backed by former President Donald Trump. The act would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections, a proposal opposed by the Biden administration, which argues that non citizen voting is already illegal and rare. Also read | India abstains on UNGA resolution demanding Israel leave Palestinian territory in a year Trump calls for forced shutdown This comes as former US President Donald Trump has called for a forced shutdown unless certain demands are met. Ahead of the vote, taking to X, the Republican Party presidential candidate rallied fellow Republicans and said: "If Republicans don't get the SAVE Act, and every ounce of it, they should not agree to a Continuing Resolution in any way, shape, or form". Also read | US files $100 mn lawsuit against owner of ship that destroyed Baltimore's key bridge When does the government funding end? As per AFP, the government funding is due to expire at the end of September, and with this proposed extension, the deadline shutdown would have been pushed back to March 2025 — when the next US president would've been in the White House. What does a shutdown mean? A government shutdown in this scenario means the closure of federal services and the furlough of millions of federal workers. If no agreement is reached, a government shutdown could occur just weeks before the November presidential election. After the vote, in a statement, House Appropriations Committee ranking member Rosa DeLauro said: "Once again, the House Republican majority has failed at its most basic tasks." "We have seven legislative days to keep the government open," DeLauro added. (With inputs from agencies)

US government shutdown eminent? Lawmakers reject key six-month funding extension

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Kamala Harris has revealed that she was flipping pancakes and cooking bacon when President Joe Biden called her, informing about his decision to end his re-election bid and backing her for the job.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Biden quit the presidential race in July, a few weeks after the disastrous debate against Donald Trump where the Democrat leader's dwindling cognitive abilities came to the fore.

"My family was staying with us, and including my baby nieces, and we had just had pancakes," Harris said in a CNN interview.&nbsp;

Harris said her nieces were asking for more bacon when the phone rang.&nbsp;

"The phone rang and it was Joe Biden and he told me what he had decided to do and I asked him, ‘Are you sure?’ And he said ‘yes’ and that’s how I learned about it."

Harris said when Biden told her about his plans of dropping out, her first thought was not about herself.&nbsp;

“My first thought was about him, to be honest," she added.&nbsp;

Quizzed if she asked for Biden's endorsement, Harris said the president "was very clear that he was going to support me”.

Harris also defended the tenure of Biden's presidency&nbsp; saying the history would be kind to him.&nbsp;

"I think history is going to show... in so many ways it was transformative."

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<h2>Biden endorses Harris</h2>

Minutes after quitting the presidential race in July, Biden&nbsp;endorsed Harris as the Democrat nominee for the elections.

"My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this," Biden said in a written address to the US citizens.&nbsp;

Harris grabbed the opportunity with both hands and said her intention was to win the nomination which she did eventually at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, earlier this month.

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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that Harris had a four-point nationwide lead, 45 per cent to 41 per cent, over Trump. A Fox News survey also showed that Harris was leading or increasing her support in four Southern Sun belt states -- considered vital for a candidate to secure keys for the White House.&nbsp;

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Kamala Harris has revealed that she was flipping pancakes and cooking bacon when President Joe Biden called her, informing about his decision to end his re-election bid and backing her for the job.

Kamala Harris has revealed that she was flipping pancakes and cooking bacon when President Joe Biden called her, informing about his decision to end his re-election bid and backing her for the job. Biden quit the presidential race in July, a few weeks after the disastrous debate against Donald Trump where the Democrat leader's dwindling cognitive abilities came to the fore. "My family was staying with us, and including my baby nieces, and we had just had pancakes," Harris said in a CNN interview. Harris said her nieces were asking for more bacon when the phone rang. "The phone rang and it was Joe Biden and he told me what he had decided to do and I asked him, ‘Are you sure?’ And he said ‘yes’ and that’s how I learned about it." Harris said when Biden told her about his plans of dropping out, her first thought was not about herself. “My first thought was about him, to be honest," she added. Quizzed if she asked for Biden's endorsement, Harris said the president "was very clear that he was going to support me”. Harris also defended the tenure of Biden's presidency saying the history would be kind to him. "I think history is going to show... in so many ways it was transformative." Watch | US Elections 2024: Latest survey gives Kamala Harris a boost, Trump leads by 3% Biden endorses Harris Minutes after quitting the presidential race in July, Biden endorsed Harris as the Democrat nominee for the elections. "My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this," Biden said in a written address to the US citizens. Harris grabbed the opportunity with both hands and said her intention was to win the nomination which she did eventually at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, earlier this month. Also read | Kamala Harris' 1st interview as Democrat prez candidate: From economy to Trump to Israel, here's what she said A new Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that Harris had a four-point nationwide lead, 45 per cent to 41 per cent, over Trump. A Fox News survey also showed that Harris was leading or increasing her support in four Southern Sun belt states -- considered vital for a candidate to secure keys for the White House. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris reveals what she was doing when Joe Biden ended his presidential run and called her

In her first interview since being nominated as the presidential candidate for the Democratic party, Kamala Harris, alongside her VP pick, Tim Walz, reiterated that she would not change Biden's policy on arms for Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harris said she remains "unequivocal and unwavering” in her “commitment to Israel’s defence and its ability to defend itself” while adding: "That's not gonna change."

She says “far too many innocent Palestinians have been killed”, and that “we have got to get a deal done”.

"This war must end, and we must get a deal that is about getting the hostages out."

<h2>On Trump</h2>

Asked about Donald Trump questioning her racial identity, Harris shrugged it off saying it was part of the "same old tired playbook" and urged the CNN interviewer&nbsp;to move to the next segment.&nbsp;

Notably, it was last month that Trump questioned Harris' race during a panel hosted by the&nbsp;National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).&nbsp;

“She was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black," said Trump.

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<h2>Harris' stance on various policies&nbsp;</h2>

Quizzed what she would do on her first day in the office, if elected, Harris did not list any specific steps, like signing executive actions or orders.&nbsp;

"Day one, it’s going to be about one, implementing my plan for what I call an opportunity economy. I’ve already laid out a number of proposals in that regard, which include what we’re going to do to bring down the cost of everyday goods, what we’re going to do to invest in America’s small businesses, what we’re going to do to invest in families.”

As for her reversals on fracking and decriminalising illegal border crossings, Harris said her 'values' had not changed.&nbsp;

“I think the most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed,” she said.

“You mentioned the Green New Deal. I have always believed – and I have worked on it – that the climate crisis is real, that it is an urgent matter to which we should apply metrics that include holding ourselves to deadlines around time.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-says-wont-stop-fighting-for-student-debt-relief-after-supreme-court-blocks-bidens-save-plan-754347">Also read |&nbsp;Kamala Harris says 'won't stop fighting' for student debt relief after Supreme Court blocks Biden's SAVE plan</a>

<h2>Appoint a Republican in cabinet</h2>

Harris said she was not against the idea of appointing a Republican in her cabinet as she believed in 'diversity of opinion'.&nbsp;

"I think it’s really important. I have spent my career inviting diversity of opinion. I think it’s important to have people at the table when some of the most important decisions are being made that have different views, different experiences," said Harris.&nbsp;

"And I think it would be to the benefit of the American public to have a member of my cabinet who was a Republican," she added.

Harris also revealed that she learned about Biden stepping away from the prez race when she was with her family and just had pancakes and bacon.&nbsp;

Questioned whether she asked for Biden’s endorsement, Harris said the president “was very clear that he was going to support me”.

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In her first interview since being nominated as the presidential candidate for the Democratic party, Kamala Harris, alongside her VP pick, Tim Walz, reiterated that she would not change Biden's policy on arms for Israel.

In her first interview since being nominated as the presidential candidate for the Democratic party, Kamala Harris, alongside her VP pick, Tim Walz, reiterated that she would not change Biden's policy on arms for Israel. Harris said she remains "unequivocal and unwavering” in her “commitment to Israel’s defence and its ability to defend itself” while adding: "That's not gonna change." She says “far too many innocent Palestinians have been killed”, and that “we have got to get a deal done”. "This war must end, and we must get a deal that is about getting the hostages out." On Trump Asked about Donald Trump questioning her racial identity, Harris shrugged it off saying it was part of the "same old tired playbook" and urged the CNN interviewer to move to the next segment. Notably, it was last month that Trump questioned Harris' race during a panel hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). “She was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black," said Trump. Watch | US Elections 2024: Latest survey gives Kamala Harris a boost, Trump leads by 3% × Harris' stance on various policies Quizzed what she would do on her first day in the office, if elected, Harris did not list any specific steps, like signing executive actions or orders. "Day one, it’s going to be about one, implementing my plan for what I call an opportunity economy. I’ve already laid out a number of proposals in that regard, which include what we’re going to do to bring down the cost of everyday goods, what we’re going to do to invest in America’s small businesses, what we’re going to do to invest in families.” As for her reversals on fracking and decriminalising illegal border crossings, Harris said her 'values' had not changed. “I think the most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed,” she said. “You mentioned the Green New Deal. I have always believed – and I have worked on it – that the climate crisis is real, that it is an urgent matter to which we should apply metrics that include holding ourselves to deadlines around time.” Also read | Kamala Harris says 'won't stop fighting' for student debt relief after Supreme Court blocks Biden's SAVE plan Appoint a Republican in cabinet Harris said she was not against the idea of appointing a Republican in her cabinet as she believed in 'diversity of opinion'. "I think it’s really important. I have spent my career inviting diversity of opinion. I think it’s important to have people at the table when some of the most important decisions are being made that have different views, different experiences," said Harris. "And I think it would be to the benefit of the American public to have a member of my cabinet who was a Republican," she added. Harris also revealed that she learned about Biden stepping away from the prez race when she was with her family and just had pancakes and bacon. Questioned whether she asked for Biden’s endorsement, Harris said the president “was very clear that he was going to support me”. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris' 1st interview as Democrat prez candidate: From economy to Trump to Israel, here's what she said

With just 70 days to go for presidential elections the swing state is back in the news and this time for its own election rule. Georgia state election board has adopted a new rule that allows officials to refuse to clarify and certify an election, what this means is that some local election boards can choose to refuse to certify the results and the immediate after effect would be a delay in finalizing poll results.

US Elections 2024: Georgia's election board changes poll rules

A section of protesters at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Monday (Aug 19) unfurled a banner that said "Stop Arming Israel" as President Joe Biden addressed the gathering.&nbsp;

Video of the incident has gone viral on social media and shows the Democrats nearby not quite receptive to the anti-war stance displayed by the protesters. Some of them could be seen hitting the demonstrators&nbsp;with their “We love Joe” signs while others tried to rip the banner away from them.&nbsp;

Watch: Video footage of the demonstrators showing the "Stop&nbsp;Arming Israel" sign&nbsp;

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One of the alleged protesters who held the banner took to X (formerly Twitter) and claimed they infiltrated the DNC despite authorities delisting those in favour of a ceasefire.&nbsp;

"Here's the sign we made. We penetrated their tightly controlled, hermetically sealed Hollywood coronation show, despite them delisting and intimidating ceasefire delegates," said the protester.&nbsp;

During the speech, Biden highlighted the final bridging proposal that the US had submitted to Israel and Hamas, much to an applause from the DNC crowd.&nbsp;

“We are working around the clock to reunite hostages with their families and surge humanitarian help and food assistance into Gaza now. To end civilian suffering of the Palestinian people and finally, finally, deliver a ceasefire and end this war,” said Biden.&nbsp;

The president then acknowledged the thousands of anti-Israel protesters who demonstrated outside the convention centre by stating "They have a point".&nbsp;&nbsp;

"A lot of innocent people are being killed on both sides,” he added.

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<h2>Democrats under scrutiny&nbsp;</h2>

The Biden administration has come under heavy scrutiny for its handling of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. For months, large-scale protests across the country have taken place, including on Ivy League campuses over the White House's policy on the war.&nbsp;

Washington is the biggest supplier of arms and ammunition to Israel and recently approved a $20 billion weapons package for the West Asian country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democratic-national-convention-day-1-live-pro-palestinian-protesters-take-to-chicago-streets-751432">Also read |&nbsp;Democratic National Convention LIVE: Joe Biden defends his record in farewell keynote address</a>

According to the Pentagon, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved the sale of more than 50 F-15 jets and equipment worth nearly $19 billion including $774 million in tank cartridges, $60 million in explosive mortar cartridges and army vehicles worth $583 million. However, the deliveries of the said equipment would not begin for years.

Since the start of the war, the US has sent Israel more than 10,000 highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs and thousands of Hellfire missiles.&nbsp;

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A section of protesters at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Monday (Aug 19) unfurled a banner that said "Stop Arming Israel" as President Joe Biden addressed the gathering.

A section of protesters at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Monday (Aug 19) unfurled a banner that said "Stop Arming Israel" as President Joe Biden addressed the gathering. Video of the incident has gone viral on social media and shows the Democrats nearby not quite receptive to the anti-war stance displayed by the protesters. Some of them could be seen hitting the demonstrators with their “We love Joe” signs while others tried to rip the banner away from them. Watch: Video footage of the demonstrators showing the "Stop Arming Israel" sign Audience members at the DNC in Chicago unfurl banner that says “Stop arming Israel.” After audience sees the banner, they begin chanting “We love Joe.” Man tries to rip banner away. Stadium lights over this spot then dimmed and banner was ripped away. pic.twitter.com/3RfK1aUSV4 — Prem Thakker (@prem_thakker) August 20, 2024 × One of the alleged protesters who held the banner took to X (formerly Twitter) and claimed they infiltrated the DNC despite authorities delisting those in favour of a ceasefire. "Here's the sign we made. We penetrated their tightly controlled, hermetically sealed Hollywood coronation show, despite them delisting and intimidating ceasefire delegates," said the protester. During the speech, Biden highlighted the final bridging proposal that the US had submitted to Israel and Hamas, much to an applause from the DNC crowd. “We are working around the clock to reunite hostages with their families and surge humanitarian help and food assistance into Gaza now. To end civilian suffering of the Palestinian people and finally, finally, deliver a ceasefire and end this war,” said Biden. The president then acknowledged the thousands of anti-Israel protesters who demonstrated outside the convention centre by stating "They have a point". "A lot of innocent people are being killed on both sides,” he added. Watch | West Asia Tensions: Israel, US expect Iranian attack within days | WION Speed News Democrats under scrutiny The Biden administration has come under heavy scrutiny for its handling of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. For months, large-scale protests across the country have taken place, including on Ivy League campuses over the White House's policy on the war. Washington is the biggest supplier of arms and ammunition to Israel and recently approved a $20 billion weapons package for the West Asian country. Also read | Democratic National Convention LIVE: Joe Biden defends his record in farewell keynote address According to the Pentagon, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved the sale of more than 50 F-15 jets and equipment worth nearly $19 billion including $774 million in tank cartridges, $60 million in explosive mortar cartridges and army vehicles worth $583 million. However, the deliveries of the said equipment would not begin for years. Since the start of the war, the US has sent Israel more than 10,000 highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs and thousands of Hellfire missiles. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Biden supporters heckle protesters displaying 'Stop Arming Israel' sign at DNC

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held their first joint event since Biden exited the 2024 race and endorsed her to take his place atop the Democratic ticket.

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US elections 2024: Biden, Harris' first event since ticket shake

The American political&nbsp;landscape is changing faster than ever with&nbsp;Donald&nbsp;Trump's recent assassination bid, United States&nbsp;President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential&nbsp;race and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris, months ahead of the election.&nbsp;

In the latest development, Trump supporters also known as the&nbsp;MAGA (Make America Great Again) fanbase&nbsp;are making&nbsp;#CancelNetflix trend&nbsp;on X after Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings donated $7 million toward a super PAC backing Harris'&nbsp;presidential campaign.

According to media reports, this was the largest single donation ever made to a political campaign by Hastings. “After the depressing debate, we are in the game again,” Hastings told Variety.

Earlier this week, Hastings expressed his support for Harris on X, stating, "Congrats to Kamala Harris -- now it is time to win." According to the New York Times, Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, have contributed over $20 million to the Democratic Party in recent years.

Hastings' donation sparked outrage on social media and&nbsp;led&nbsp;to calls for a boycott of Netflix. Many of those advocating for the boycott identified themselves as conservatives or MAGA supporters, posting screenshots of their cancellations of the streaming service in response to Hastings' donation.

"Just cancelled @netflix due to @reedhastings $7 million political donation to Kamala Harris. #boycott #netflix #BoycottNetflix," a user posted on X.

"I JUST CANCELED NETFLIX, ITS TIME TO BOYCOTT!! #BoycottNetflix," wrote another person.&nbsp;

“I don't support companies that support communists #CancelNetflix,” a third user said.

“If you’re still a Netflix customer and you love America it’s time to cancel Netflix because you are funding Marxist Kamala Harris. #CancelNetflix,” an X user commented.

Harris' supporters weren't far behind and jumped to defend her soon after the hashtag began trending.&nbsp;

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“The funniest thing about #CancelNetflix is that Netflix DIDN'T donate money to Harris. The co-founder of Netflix, Reed Hastings, donated from his personal fortune. He isn't even CEO any more, so y'all aren't doing anything to him by cancelling Netflix,” one user wrote.

<h2>Former US President Barack Obama publicly&nbsp;endorses&nbsp;Kamala Harris</h2>

On Friday morning, former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle&nbsp;publicly endorsed&nbsp;Harris.&nbsp;

"Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend @KamalaHarris. We told her we think she'll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support. At this critical moment for our country, we're going to do everything we can to make sure she wins in November. We hope you'll join us," Obama wrote on X.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blasts-fbi-director-for-questioning-if-he-was-struck-by-bullet-during-assassination-bid-744435">Trump blasts FBI director for questioning if he was struck by bullet during assassination bid</a>

Earlier this week, Biden revealed that he would not be running in the 2024 presidential election and immediately endorsed&nbsp;Harris. The US president had been under pressure to withdraw from the race after his disastrous&nbsp;debate performance against Trump.

"My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it's been the best decision I've made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it's time to come together and beat Trump. Let's do this," Biden wrote on X.

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The American political landscape is changing faster than ever with Donald Trump's recent assassination bid, United States President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris, months ahead of the election.

The American political landscape is changing faster than ever with Donald Trump's recent assassination bid, United States President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris, months ahead of the election. In the latest development, Trump supporters also known as the MAGA (Make America Great Again) fanbase are making #CancelNetflix trend on X after Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings donated $7 million toward a super PAC backing Harris' presidential campaign. According to media reports, this was the largest single donation ever made to a political campaign by Hastings. “After the depressing debate, we are in the game again,” Hastings told Variety. Earlier this week, Hastings expressed his support for Harris on X, stating, "Congrats to Kamala Harris -- now it is time to win." According to the New York Times, Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, have contributed over $20 million to the Democratic Party in recent years. Hastings' donation sparked outrage on social media and led to calls for a boycott of Netflix. Many of those advocating for the boycott identified themselves as conservatives or MAGA supporters, posting screenshots of their cancellations of the streaming service in response to Hastings' donation. "Just cancelled @netflix due to @reedhastings $7 million political donation to Kamala Harris. #boycott #netflix #BoycottNetflix," a user posted on X. "I JUST CANCELED NETFLIX, ITS TIME TO BOYCOTT!! #BoycottNetflix," wrote another person. “I don't support companies that support communists #CancelNetflix,” a third user said. “If you’re still a Netflix customer and you love America it’s time to cancel Netflix because you are funding Marxist Kamala Harris. #CancelNetflix,” an X user commented. Harris' supporters weren't far behind and jumped to defend her soon after the hashtag began trending. The funniest thing about #CancelNetflix is that Netflix DIDN'T donate money to Harris. The cofounder of Netflix, Reed Hastings, donated from his personal fortune. He isn't even CEO any more, so y'all aren't doing anything to him by canceling Netflix.https://t.co/9gC91jQ7oQ — Jeanne Burch (@bulmasan) July 25, 2024 × “The funniest thing about #CancelNetflix is that Netflix DIDN'T donate money to Harris. The co-founder of Netflix, Reed Hastings, donated from his personal fortune. He isn't even CEO any more, so y'all aren't doing anything to him by cancelling Netflix,” one user wrote. Former US President Barack Obama publicly endorses Kamala Harris On Friday morning, former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle publicly endorsed Harris. "Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend @KamalaHarris. We told her we think she'll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support. At this critical moment for our country, we're going to do everything we can to make sure she wins in November. We hope you'll join us," Obama wrote on X. Also read: Trump blasts FBI director for questioning if he was struck by bullet during assassination bid Earlier this week, Biden revealed that he would not be running in the 2024 presidential election and immediately endorsed Harris. The US president had been under pressure to withdraw from the race after his disastrous debate performance against Trump. "My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it's been the best decision I've made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it's time to come together and beat Trump. Let's do this," Biden wrote on X. (With inputs from agencies)

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