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Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:47 PM ET

Voice of America - Politics

At conservative conference, Orban, Trump revive right-wing alliance - Georgia's PM attends CPAC Europe amid accusations of closeness to Russia

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Trump, Orban seek leadership of global conservative movement at right-wing conference -- Former U.S. President Donald Trump says he's ready to renew a right-wing alliance with Hungary's Viktor Orban if he wins the election in November. As Henry Ridgwell reports, analysts say Orban seeks a global conservative movement hoping for success at the ballot box in a crucial election year.

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US presidential candidates talk tough on chips, China -- America's high-tech industry is looking at the presumptive U.S. presidential candidates and their priorities concerning semiconductors. The Biden administration last week announced a major investment in the industry. VOA's Carolyn Presutti reports.

1 hour ago

Though migration affects both US and Mexico, Mexican politicians rarely mention it -- Virtually everyone in a community meeting says they are uncomfortable with the new population, which has overwhelmed public services and become a flashpoint in local and national elections

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Pew: Asian Americans fastest growing group of US voters -- Asian Americans are the fastest growing group of eligible voters in the United States, according to the Pew Research Center. That makes them an important focus for presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump. VOA correspondent Scott Stearns has our story.

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Biden says Trump responsible for 'cruelty and chaos' over abortion -- U.S. President Joe Biden is making reproductive rights a centerpiece of his re-election campaign, blaming opponent Donald Trump for opening the way to stricter state abortion laws. In this campaign, Trump is pursuing a more moderate position on abortion than other Republicans. Scott Stearns reports.

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Tabloid publisher who killed stories to help Trump politically to face more questions -- On Thursday, David Pecker will testify how women alleging affairs with Trump were paid to remain quiet before the 2016 election

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US House approves aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan -- Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill on Saturday. The measure now heads to the U.S. Senate, which is expected to take up a vote early this week. VOA's Arash Arabasadi reports.

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Opening statements expected Monday at Trump's criminal trial -- Prosecutors allege he hid payments to two women to cover up their claims of extramarital affairs ahead of his successful 2016 election

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Biden to talk abortion in Florida; Trump's NY trial enters new stage -- The trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump enters a new stage Monday when opening remarks begin. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden will make a campaign stop in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday to talk about reproductive rights. VOA's Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.

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Once foreign aid bill signed, this is how US can rush weapons to Ukraine -- Weapons could get moving within days after bill passes

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Man sets self on fire outside New York court where Trump trial underway -- Officials say Max Azzarello survived and was in critical condition at a hospital

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