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Republican Pollster Praises Biden Ad Using Trump’s Words

TL/DR - President Biden's campaign has launched a new ad that includes footage of the assumed Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump. The ad is aimed at attracting the supporters of former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. A Republican pollster has reacted to the strategy, giving his opinion on its effectiveness. 'Smart…

Smerconish: What Actions Will Garland Take?

TL/DR - The Department of Justice (DOJ) has stated that putting former President Trump on trial close to an election would not technically violate its policy against interfering in elections since he was charged last year. However, CNN's Michael Smerconish questions whether Attorney General Merrick Garland would risk putting a former President on…

Fareed Zakaria: The Upcoming US Election Arrives at a Critical Juncture

TL/DR - The discussion in Davos, Switzerland is focused on the U.S. election. CNN's Fareed Zakaria reports that there is a particular concern amongst U.S. allies about the possibility of a Trump victory. The reasons behind this anxiety have not been specified. Global Concerns Over Potential Trump Election Victory: Insights from CNN's Fareed…

Stopgap Bill Passed by U.S. Senate to Prevent Shutdown

TL/DR - The U.S. Senate has approved a stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown. President Joe Biden has pledged to sign this plan into law. The funding plan will ensure that the U.S. government remains operational until 2024. U.S. Senate Approves Stopgap Bill, Preventing Government Shutdown The U.S. Senate recently passed a critical…