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# us-politics - Saturday 5 October, 2019

Bernie Sanders’ campaign reveals he suffered heart attack Recovery

Bernie Sanders’ campaign reveals he suffered heart attack

Oct 5th 2019, 11:53 AM 22,394 Views 64 Comments

Sanders is in the running for the Democratic nomination for president.

# us-politics - Saturday 29 June, 2019

Why is a 50-year-old debate about bussing black children to school hurting Joe Biden's campaign? Bussing This post contains videos

Why is a 50-year-old debate about bussing black children to school hurting Joe Biden's campaign?

Jun 29th 2019, 10:31 AM 28,526 Views 23 Comments

The question of bussing was raised during Thursday’s Democratic debate.

# us-politics - Wednesday 19 June, 2019

'Keep America Great': Donald Trump launches 2020 re-election bid in Florida 2020 Vision

'Keep America Great': Donald Trump launches 2020 re-election bid in Florida

Jun 19th 2019, 7:16 AM 11,073 Views 60 Comments

The US President warned against the rise of his rival Democrat party.

# us-politics - Sunday 28 April, 2019

Is Joe Biden the man to take on Donald Trump? His chances may not be as strong as they seem No Show Like A Joe Show

Is Joe Biden the man to take on Donald Trump? His chances may not be as strong as they seem

Apr 28th 2019, 10:00 PM 21,214 Views 65 Comments

Biden entered the contest as frontrunner, but how long will that last?

# us-politics - Monday 15 April, 2019

Explainer: Who is Pete Buttigieg, the millennial mayor who's the breakout star of the Democratic race? Mayor Pete

Explainer: Who is Pete Buttigieg, the millennial mayor who's the breakout star of the Democratic race?

Apr 15th 2019, 2:56 PM 17,483 Views 38 Comments

(It’s pronounced ‘Boot-Edge-Edge’.)

# us-politics - Saturday 6 April, 2019

Quiz: How well do you remember the last few US presidential primaries? US Politics

Quiz: How well do you remember the last few US presidential primaries?

Apr 6th 2019, 9:00 PM 19,108 Views 4 Comments

It’s all kicking off Stateside, but do you remember past races?

# us-politics - Saturday 30 March, 2019

Opinion: The fallout from the Mueller Report exposes a Democratic Party adrift Opinion

Opinion: The fallout from the Mueller Report exposes a Democratic Party adrift

Mar 30th 2019, 7:30 PM 17,592 Views 40 Comments

Driven by enmity for Donald Trump the Democrats have forgotten that the way to beat your opponent in a democracy – is at the ballot box, writes Larry Donnelly.

# us-politics - Monday 25 March, 2019

To impeach or not to impeach? What the Mueller report means for Democrats Mueller's Genuine Draft

To impeach or not to impeach? What the Mueller report means for Democrats

Mar 25th 2019, 7:01 PM 13,155 Views 55 Comments

The report hasn’t recommended any more indictments, but that’s not the end of it.

# us-politics - Thursday 31 January, 2019

Opinion: Who will represent the Democrats in 2020? Opinion

Opinion: Who will represent the Democrats in 2020?

Jan 31st 2019, 7:00 AM 12,413 Views 51 Comments

After Trump’s election it would be a mistake to ignore the long shots, writes Larry Donnelly.

# us-politics - Wednesday 9 January, 2019

Explainer: Who's to blame for the US shutdown and is there an end in sight? Border Wall This post contains videos

Explainer: Who's to blame for the US shutdown and is there an end in sight?

Jan 9th 2019, 3:00 PM 13,147 Views 25 Comments

It’s all about money, and a wall.

# us-politics - Tuesday 8 January, 2019

From The Daily Edge Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is changing the face of US politics - here's how Women In Politics

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is changing the face of US politics - here's how

Jan 8th 2019, 5:48 PM 6,325 Views 3 Comments

She made history last week.

# us-politics - Wednesday 26 December, 2018

Last week, the US passed a bill to radically reform its criminal justice system - but what will it change? First Step Act

Last week, the US passed a bill to radically reform its criminal justice system - but what will it change?

Dec 26th 2018, 6:47 PM 10,487 Views 16 Comments

The bill passed in the Senate last week after it received huge bipartisan support.

# us-politics - Wednesday 5 December, 2018

Former US security advisor Michael Flynn may not go to jail after giving 'substantial' evidence to Russia probe Russia Probe

Former US security advisor Michael Flynn may not go to jail after giving 'substantial' evidence to Russia probe

Dec 5th 2018, 7:15 AM 10,577 Views 21 Comments

Flynn admitted to lying about his contacts with Russians last year, following Trump’s November 2016 election.

# us-politics - Saturday 1 December, 2018

'We have lost a great American': Michael D Higgins, former US presidents pay tributes to George H.W. Bush 41st President

'We have lost a great American': Michael D Higgins, former US presidents pay tributes to George H.W. Bush

Updated Dec 1st 2018, 2:39 PM 25,383 Views 96 Comments

The 41st US President died on Friday at the age of 94.

Former US President George H.W. Bush dies aged 94 RIP

Former US President George H.W. Bush dies aged 94

Dec 1st 2018, 7:08 AM 43,419 Views 63 Comments

The 41st President helped steer America through the end of the Cold War.

# us-politics - Wednesday 28 November, 2018

Republican who said she would attend 'public hanging' and suppress liberal votes wins US senate vote Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican who said she would attend 'public hanging' and suppress liberal votes wins US senate vote

Nov 28th 2018, 7:03 AM 23,489 Views 71 Comments

Cindy Hyde-Smith’s remarks were interpreted as alluding to Mississippi’s history of racist violence.

# us-politics - Saturday 3 November, 2018

Donald Trump is obsessed with 'winning', so what would losing the midterms mean for him? A House Divided

Donald Trump is obsessed with 'winning', so what would losing the midterms mean for him?

Nov 3rd 2018, 8:00 AM 21,665 Views 65 Comments

Would the US President care, and should he?

# us-politics - Wednesday 31 October, 2018

Red vs Blue: Here's what you need to know ahead of the US midterms Land Of The Free This post contains videos

Red vs Blue: Here's what you need to know ahead of the US midterms

Oct 31st 2018, 6:10 AM 21,560 Views 48 Comments

The elections come at a polarised time for US politics.

# us-politics - Thursday 25 October, 2018

Donald Trump says media must 'set a civil tone', then describes media as 'bad and hateful' Anger This post contains videos

Donald Trump says media must 'set a civil tone', then describes media as 'bad and hateful'

Oct 25th 2018, 1:35 PM 11,889 Views 80 Comments

Trump was reacting to a spate of attempted mail bomb attacks on Democrats.

# us-politics - Tuesday 16 October, 2018

Donald Trump tweets insult at Stormy Daniels and threatens to 'go after' her Online Abuse

Donald Trump tweets insult at Stormy Daniels and threatens to 'go after' her

Oct 16th 2018, 4:27 PM 65,610 Views 75 Comments

The US President has denied an affair with the former adult actress.

# us-politics - Friday 28 September, 2018

Trump tweets support for Kavanaugh after fiery hearing: 'He showed America exactly why I nominated him' Accused This post contains videos

Trump tweets support for Kavanaugh after fiery hearing: 'He showed America exactly why I nominated him'

Sep 28th 2018, 7:37 AM 15,933 Views 109 Comments

Trump pushed for the Senate to go ahead with a vote on his nomination.

# us-politics - Friday 14 September, 2018

Sex and the City's Cynthia Nixon fails in her bid to be Governor of New York Celeb Factor

Sex and the City's Cynthia Nixon fails in her bid to be Governor of New York

Sep 14th 2018, 7:50 AM 29,470 Views 18 Comments

Two-time incumbent Andrew Cuomo defeated Nixon in the Democratic race.

# us-politics - Wednesday 29 August, 2018

Florida's crazy race for governor has racism claims and a candidate reading Trump books to his kids Make Florida Great Again This post contains videos

Florida's crazy race for governor has racism claims and a candidate reading Trump books to his kids

Aug 29th 2018, 10:42 PM 16,579 Views 64 Comments

Andrew Gillum is aiming to become Florida’s first African-American governor.

# us-politics - Monday 27 August, 2018

The feud between John McCain and Donald Trump has continued even after the senator's death Grudge This post contains videos

The feud between John McCain and Donald Trump has continued even after the senator's death

Aug 27th 2018, 8:08 PM 42,382 Views 48 Comments

McCain has take a shot at Trumpian policies in a farewell statement to US citizens.

# us-politics - Friday 24 August, 2018

Veteran US senator John McCain chooses to stop brain cancer treatment Family Statement

Veteran US senator John McCain chooses to stop brain cancer treatment

Aug 24th 2018, 4:42 PM 32,403 Views 56 Comments

The 81-year-old was diagnosed last year.

# us-politics - Monday 11 June, 2018

'The seriousness with which Americans take their flag and national anthem is unusual' Column

'The seriousness with which Americans take their flag and national anthem is unusual'

Jun 11th 2018, 7:00 AM 39,395 Views 61 Comments

Trump continues to exploit this sensitivity to try and boost his popularity, writes Caoimhín De Barra.

# us-politics - Wednesday 25 April, 2018

'We are both dragon energy' - Kanye and Trump tweet about each other as West wears MAGA hat Wake Up Mr West

'We are both dragon energy' - Kanye and Trump tweet about each other as West wears MAGA hat

Apr 25th 2018, 10:32 PM 21,560 Views 59 Comments

The White House has denied that a meeting is planned.

# us-politics - Wednesday 18 April, 2018

'A woman of incredible determination' - Tributes pour in for former US First Lady Barbara Bush who has died aged 92 RIP

'A woman of incredible determination' - Tributes pour in for former US First Lady Barbara Bush who has died aged 92

Apr 18th 2018, 7:40 AM 24,991 Views 26 Comments

“I had the best job in America,” she wrote in a 1994 memoir.

# us-politics - Tuesday 23 January, 2018

US government employees are able to go back to work today as Trump signs bill ending shutdown US Politics

US government employees are able to go back to work today as Trump signs bill ending shutdown

Jan 23rd 2018, 7:05 AM 19,212 Views 38 Comments

The House voted 266 to 150 to extend federal funding for another three weeks.

# us-politics - Sunday 31 December, 2017

2017: How was it for Trump? Read Me

2017: How was it for Trump?

Dec 31st 2017, 7:00 AM 9,996 Views 27 Comments

A stunning year in politics on the other side of the Atlantic has ended on a remarkable note, writes Larry Donnelly.

# us-politics - Tuesday 12 December, 2017

Trump accused of 'slut-shaming' Senator after tweeting she would beg and 'do anything' for donations Me Too

Trump accused of 'slut-shaming' Senator after tweeting she would beg and 'do anything' for donations

Dec 12th 2017, 9:02 PM 24,003 Views 68 Comments

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says it was a ‘sexist smear’ by the president.

# us-politics - Wednesday 8 November, 2017

A transgender politician beat 'Virginia's chief homophobe' to a state seat for the Democrats Danica Roem This post contains videos

A transgender politician beat 'Virginia's chief homophobe' to a state seat for the Democrats

Nov 8th 2017, 11:02 AM 19,911 Views 95 Comments

Danica Roem is the first openly transgender person in US history to win a seat in a state legislature.

# us-politics - Monday 25 September, 2017

Former US congressman Anthony Weiner sentenced to 21 months in sexting case US Politics

Former US congressman Anthony Weiner sentenced to 21 months in sexting case

Sep 25th 2017, 3:57 PM 24,289 Views 24 Comments

Weiner, weeping as he read from a written statement on a page he held in front of him, called his crime his “rock bottom”.

# us-politics - Tuesday 13 June, 2017

Secret Service says it has no tapes of Trump's Comey conversations No Tapes

Secret Service says it has no tapes of Trump's Comey conversations

Jun 13th 2017, 7:26 AM 12,192 Views 20 Comments

Sean Spicer said an announcement would come “when the president is ready to make it.”

# us-politics - Tuesday 6 June, 2017

Donald Trump is reportedly ready to live-tweet James Comey's box office testimony Fastest Finger First

Donald Trump is reportedly ready to live-tweet James Comey's box office testimony

Jun 6th 2017, 9:50 PM 22,506 Views 42 Comments

On Thursday, the former FBI director appears before congress to give highly-anticipated testimony.

# us-politics - Saturday 20 May, 2017

Donald Trump's worst week in Washington Crisis Mode

Donald Trump's worst week in Washington

May 20th 2017, 7:40 AM 16,703 Views 83 Comments

It’s been a tough week for the US President.

# us-politics - Wednesday 17 May, 2017

Donald Trump: 'No politician in history has been treated worse or more unfairly' Embattled This post contains videos

Donald Trump: 'No politician in history has been treated worse or more unfairly'

May 17th 2017, 6:14 PM 28,969 Views 77 Comments

The US President was addressing Coast Guard graduates today.

# us-politics - Wednesday 19 April, 2017

A 30-year-old first-time politician almost upset Donald Trump (even more) Newcomer

A 30-year-old first-time politician almost upset Donald Trump (even more)

Apr 19th 2017, 10:11 AM 26,235 Views 39 Comments

Jon Ossoff was called a “super liberal” by Trump.

# us-politics - Thursday 23 March, 2017

Trump's pick for top judge has set US politicians on a collision course The Supremes

Trump's pick for top judge has set US politicians on a collision course

Mar 23rd 2017, 9:19 PM 22,229 Views 11 Comments

A Supreme Court seat has been open for more than 13 months, since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.

# us-politics - Saturday 25 February, 2017

Republicans are getting shouted at by constituents (even kids) angry about Donald Trump Town Halls This post contains videos

Republicans are getting shouted at by constituents (even kids) angry about Donald Trump

Feb 25th 2017, 12:01 PM 23,698 Views 44 Comments

Town hall meetings across the US are getting testy.

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