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Esquire Allegation that President Bush Sr. Pardoned His Son Neil Bush

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Reason · Dec 4, 2024

Citizen: My Life After the White House by Bill Clinton review – convivial without being confidential

In this account of his years after leaving office, Clinton is a hyperactive and loquacious presence, helping out in disaster zones and pontificating about public service – but he reveals little about his private life

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024

One election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows

According to The New York Times, “… a newly triumphant Republican president” is “once again in the headlines.”

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2024

Trump or Harris? Whoever wins will face a shift in power in the global economy

West’s dominance is being challenged, with Brics summit showing emerging markets are unwilling to bow to pressure

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024

Forty years after Ronald Reagan was re-elected, Republicans want Reaganism back

With everything else that is going on in US politics, it would be easy to forget the 40th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s landslide re-election in 1984.

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2024

Explainer: a short history of the Electoral College and how it subverts the will of voters

For a fleeting moment in early October, it looked like the US presidential electoral system might become an issue in this year’s election. The Democratic vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz, told two audiences that the Electoral College should be abolished and replaced by a direct national popular vote.

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024

Voices: Rachel Reeves might just get away with breaking her promise – here’s how

George Bush Sr and Nick Clegg paid the price for making U-turns, but other politicians have escaped the voters’ wrath – could the chancellor, too?

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2024

Can foreign policy tip the US presidential election?

Historically, domestic issues have played a greater role in US elections. But this year, foreign policy might be key.

Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2024

Ex-UK foreign chief predicts quick end to Russia-Ukraine war if Trump wins

In an interview with Al Jazeera, David Owen says the war will likely end with Russia taking some of Ukraine’s land.

Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2024

How Did Immigration Politics Get So Toxic?

Changing migration patterns, outdated policy tools, and growing presidential power made it inevitable.

Reason · Oct 12, 2024