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Most Americans Say They Wouldn't Vote For A Democratic Socialist. Democrats Feel Differently

A new poll has shown that Democrats are more likely to associate democratic socialism with economic equality and helping ordinary people, while Republicans associate it with communism and increased government control.

International Business Times · Jul 31

Most Americans Believe Trump Has The Wrong Priorities, Poll Shows. 7 in 10 Disapproved Of His Economic Performance

Most Americans believe President Trump has not put America first and that his policies have actually worsened economic conditions, according to several recent polls.

International Business Times · Jul 31

Elon Musk Commits Up to $120M to Republican Midterms: Sets Feud With Trump Aside for Major Election Push

Explore Elon Musk's $120M political spending strategy for the midterm elections, targeting key states with door-to-door campaigns amidst a Wisconsin bribery investigation.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

Bernie Sanders Mocks Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Over Potential $10.5 Billion Tax Bill in California: 'How Will He Survive?'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Thursday said Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg could owe about $10.5 billion if California voters approve a proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax in November, saying the revenue could help preserve healthcare for 3 million low-income people.

Benzinga · Jul 31

Trump's Iran War Support Collapses to 28% as GOP Voters Turn Sour Over Rising Gas Prices, Lack of Transparency: 'Buried Into This Mess...'

Two-thirds of Americans say President Donald Trump’s war with Iran has not been worth fighting, while approval of his handling of the conflict has fallen to 28%, according to a new AP-NORC poll.

Benzinga · Jul 31

Senate Democrats continue staff diversity survey, despite Trump’s anti-DEI trend

Staff working for Senate Democrats are significantly more diverse than a decade ago, according to the results of their annual survey. Forty-three percent of Senate Democratic staff now identify as nonwhite, up from about a third in 2017, when the survey first began. The report comes as President Donald Trump…

Roll Call · Jul 31

The Burnham bounce is eclipsing the Green surge – and Zack Polanski’s radical hope is being tested

The new PM is enjoying a honeymoon period but the Greens have the freedom to say whatever Labour won’t, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Ross Gerber Calls Higher Oil Prices a 'Tax' on Non-EV Consumers, Says Trump Is 'Too Scared' to Escalate Iran War

Investor Ross Gerber on Thursday said that heightened oil prices amid the ongoing war with Iran have negatively impacted consumers with more costs as he casts doubt on President Donald Trump‘s willingness to escalate the situation.

Benzinga · Jul 31

Appeals court rejects Trump administration's expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants

A federal appeals court ruled immigrants detained within the US can seek bond release. This decision deepens a split among federal appeals courts on detention policy. The administration disagrees with the Ninth Circuit panel and defends its legal position. Mandatory detention was previously reserved for those arrested at the border.…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Trump administration to let contract aiding unaccompanied minors expire

US government, which owes legal services firm $65m, stopped paying in December, as contract runs out Friday

The Guardian - US · Jul 31