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Trump’s second assassination attempt is shocking, but attempts on presidents’ lives are not rare in US history

Former President Donald Trump survived his second assassination attempt on Sept. 15, 2024, marking the latest chapter in a long history book. Presidential assassination attempts, whether successful or not, are fairly commonplace in American history.

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When were there two presidential assassination attempts this close?

Assassination attempts are the tragic norm in US politics

The Independent UK

Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. United States would have given Nixon immunity for Watergate crimes — but 50 years ago he needed a presidential pardon to avoid prison

Gerald Ford knew Richard Nixon could be prosecuted for crimes he committed as president. That was simply a fact, when President Ford gave his predecessor “a full, free, and absolute pardon” 50 years ago this week.

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Bobbleheads, Magic 8 Balls, chairs and other artifacts in the Smithsonian reveal the historical significance of presidential debates

Even though debates have been some of the most eagerly anticipated events in presidential campaigns, audiences and candidates have long wondered whether they matter.

The Conversation

Fifty years after Nixon resigned, a key player is still angry about his pardon

Elizabeth Holtzman, House committee member who reviewed impeachment articles, recalls ‘gross political act’

The Guardian - US

Trump win would spark constitutional fight over spending power - Roll Call

A second term for former President Donald Trump would set the stage for the biggest confrontation with Congress over the power of the purse since the Nixon administration.

Roll Call

The Guardian view on female political leaders: new strains of misogyny fuel old battles

Editorial: The vitriol directed at Kamala Harris demonstrates how far there is to go – and a gender gap is emerging among young voters

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Trump joins long list of US presidents and candidates targeted by assassins

From Lincoln to Reagan, here are the stories of eight major US political figures killed or threatened on the job

The Guardian - UK

Attempted assassination of Trump: The long history of violence against U.S. presidents

Political assassinations in the United States have a long and disturbing history.

The Conversation

From Lincoln to Trump, America’s dark history of presidential assassination attempts

Before Saturday’s attack on the former president Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting US political figures

The Independent UK

US presidential debates: the 10 most memorable moments

Ahead of Biden and Trump’s first debate of the 2024 election cycle, here are some memorable moments from history

The Guardian - US

Trump’s prosecution is unprecedented in US – but other countries have prosecuted former leaders

A Manhattan jury on May 30, 2024 convicted former President Donald Trump on charges he falsified business records related to the cover-up of his relationship with a porn star.

The Conversation

Why sportspeople should stick to the pitch and stay out of politics

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar is to stand for parliament, but he doesn’t seem to know what his own policies are

The Guardian - UK

The death of the Republican party is not a tragedy to be celebrated

Richard Nixon infected the modern Republican party with a sickness that would kill it – Donald Trump has finished the job

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Gerald Ford foundation accused of not honoring Liz Cheney over Trump fears

Ford’s White House photographer resigns from board, alleging it refused to honor Republican over fear of retribution

Reason

Commander in Chains: 7 Scenarios If Trump Is Jailed and Wins the Election

There is nothing in the Constitution that prevents an inmate from winning the presidency.

WEKU

What Biden's been eating on the trail and what it says about his campaign

As President Biden has been out on the road, where he stops for a bite to eat says a lot about his campaign, and the voters he's trying to reach.

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What is Black History Month and why does it matter?

Black History Month is an annual celebration of African-American history and culture in the United States.

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Early polls don't always foretell the fate of a first-term president. Does anything?

If polls are not perfect predictors of an incumbent's reelection, is there something else that is? Observers have long sought the True North by which to set their compass and their expectations.

The Guardian - US

New York Daily News and Forbes staffers walk out amid US media job cuts

Staff at New York Daily News walk out in protest of ‘chronic cuts’, while Forbes staff protest lack of progress in bargaining talks

The Independent UK

Trump’s GOP rivals promise to pardon him if elected

DeSantis and Haley would grant clemency if the ex-president is convicted on a long list of federal crimes

Chicago Sun-Times

Whoops! Mistakes, we’ve made a few in our 75-year history

The Sun-Times has had its share of doozies, from wrongly declaring Ford would be Reagan’s running mate to accidentally publishing an obituary for the Chicago Teachers Union president before she died.

Reason

The D.C. Circuit Mulls Trump's Alarmingly Broad Claim of Presidential Immunity From Prosecution

His lawyers say no jury can ever consider charges based on his "official acts" as president, which include his efforts to reverse Joe Biden's election.

The Independent UK

From Cambodia to Bangladesh: a brief history of Henry Kissinger’s alleged war crimes

Henry Kissinger sided with military dictators and genocidal regimes in his pursuit of projecting US power during the Cold War, resulting in the deaths of millions of innocents, Bevan Hurley reports

The Guardian - UK

The Kissinger years: flawed legacy of the man behind US cold war policy

He shaped a world of superpowers but to those without power he was ruthless. How did one diplomat hold sway for so long?

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