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Voice of America - Politics

Jury seated in Trump's New York criminal trial - Opening arguments could start Monday in first case against a former US president  

1 hour ago

Security agencies warn election officials to brace for attacks on US presidential race -- US agencies issue guidance to state, local election officials as new reports indicate Russian, Chinese, Iranian meddling campaigns are gaining momentum

9 hours ago

US Senate dismisses articles of impeachment against homeland security secretary -- Votes ended trial before arguments began; senators voted separately to dismiss the two articles of impeachment, arguing that they were unconstitutional

1 day ago

Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting US election have begun -- Russia-linked accounts are disseminating divisive content aimed at U.S. audiences, including criticizing American support of Ukraine in its war with Russia, researchers said

1 day ago

Biden and Trump compete for voters over Israeli crisis -- U.S. presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both supporting Israel in the war in Gaza and in its hostilities with Iran. VOA correspondent Scott Stearns reports on how events in the Middle East are affecting U.S. politics.

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Biden, Trump differ on how to end war in Ukraine -- Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, divisions have arisen in Congress over sending military aid to Kyiv. VOA's Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti explains how the two presidential frontrunners differ on how to handle the war. VOA footage by Mary Cieslak and Adam Greenbaum.

2 days ago

Trump pushes Arizona lawmakers to 'remedy' state abortion ruling he says 'went too far' -- President Joe Biden and his allies blame Trump for eroding access to abortion

5 days ago

With House speaker at his side, Trump suggests Ukraine aid should be loan -- Mike Johnson, relatively unknown on the national stage when he emerged as a compromise candidate among Republicans to become speaker, finds his job in jeopardy

6 days ago

President Biden continues group diplomacy strategy -- U.S. President Joe Biden this week welcomed the Japanese prime minister and the Philippine president to the White House to discuss security in the Indo-Pacific region. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti compares Biden's policies with those of his 2024 opponent Donald Trump.

6 days ago

Trump says Arizona abortion ban goes too far -- Reproductive rights are again at the forefront of the U.S. presidential campaign, as Republican candidate Donald Trump distances himself from an Arizona Supreme Court decision to ban most abortions in the state. VOA's Scott Stearns has the story.

6 days ago

Once a swing state, Ohio now seems to lean more conservative -- For decades, the U.S. state of Ohio was a solid indicator of American political opinion, choosing the winning presidential candidate in every election from 1964 to 2016. VOA Correspondent Scott Stearns reports that Ohio now appears more conservative, presenting a challenge for the Democratic Party.

7 days ago

Trump ex-deputy Weisselberg sentenced to five months for perjury -- The sentence marks the second stint behind bars for former US president's longtime loyal deputy

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