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What is 'Operation Anti-King'? Inside Democrats' new plan to impeach Trump

Political tensions rise as Operation Anti-King gains support for Trump's impeachment, citing threats to democracy and constitutional violations.

Lawmakers and grassroots volunteers push for action amidst declining approval ratings and nationwide protests against Trump's leadership.(AFP)

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Published on Apr 15, 2025 09:07 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Will SAVE Act pass the Senate? Over 21 million Americans' voting rights at stake

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, passed the US House of Representatives with a 220-208 vote

The SAVE Act will head for a Senate vote(Unsplash)

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Updated on Apr 11, 2025 12:20 AM IST

ByYash Nitish Bajaj

SAVE Act clears the House: 4 Democrats side with Republicans to vote ‘aye’

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act

SAVE Act passed the House of Representatives on Thursday(Unsplash)

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Updated on Apr 10, 2025 11:29 PM IST

Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj

19 US states sue to block Trump's election executive order: 'Unconstitutional'

Democratic officials argue Donald Trump's executive order is an authoritarian overreach, violating state rights over how elections are conducted.

According to the lawsuit, the US President does not have constitutional authority to alter election procedures of the states. (File/AP)

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Updated on Apr 04, 2025 09:07 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

What did Harry Sisson do? All about the influencer's Snapchat scandal

Harry Sisson, a top Democratic influencer, allegedly lured several women on Snapachat to share explicit photos of themselves with him.

Earlier this month, Harry Sisson (left) met with Senator Chuck Schumer.

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Published on Mar 19, 2025 09:53 AM IST

ByAshima Grover

The Reason Tesla Doesn’t Pay Taxes

Elon Musk’s company profits from green energy tax breaks passed by Democrats.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures as he arrives to visit the construction site of the US electric car giant Tesla, on September 3, 2020 in Gruenheide near Berlin, northeastern Germany. (AFP)

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Published on Mar 17, 2025 10:26 AM IST

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White House mocks AOC, other Dems for viral ‘choose your fighter’ TikTok video

As netizens fumed over Dems' TikTok video, the White House shared Republicans' take on the trend with a video featuring Trump and members of his administration

White House mocks Democrats over viral 'choose your fighter' TikTok video(X)

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 06:58 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Government will shut down if Congress doesn't clear spending bill by this date

Republicans and Democrats are in urgent negotiations to prevent a government shutdown by the March 14 deadline.

Negotiations have been complicated by President Donald Trump’s defiance of spending laws previously passed by Congress.(AFP)

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Updated on Mar 04, 2025 10:42 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Mark Cuban mocks Trump's ‘sales skills’, says 'Elon's gotta put up or shut up'

Mark Cuban launched a tirade against Elon Musk, saying he is on track to make Donald Trump's task of abolishing the federal government “1,000 times harder”

Mark Cuban criticised Elon Musk and mocked Donald Trump.

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Updated on Feb 26, 2025 09:41 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Democrats sue GOP county executive over armed volunteer unit they say amounts to an illegal militia

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Published on Feb 06, 2025 12:13 AM IST

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Jimmy Carter's death to overshadow Donald Trump's inauguration?

Following the passing of Jimmy Carter, Democrats have claimed that a long-standing custom may overshadow President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, breathed his last on Sunday afternoon at the age of 100, barely 22 days before Trump's scheduled inauguration on January 20 and nearly two years after he entered hospice care.(AP)

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Published on Dec 30, 2024 12:34 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Democrats blast Nancy Pelosi for blame game after election loss, ‘Take a seat’

“Making scattershot comments is not just unhelpful, it's damaging,” a Democratic lawmaker said of Pelosi's remark on Biden's exit from the race

U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) addresses guests during the centennial celebrations for the Legion of Honor art museum in San Francisco, California, U.S. November 9, 2024. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo(REUTERS)

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Published on Nov 16, 2024 03:54 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Who is Knowa De Baraso? 13-year-old Democrat ‘not surprised’ by Trump's win

Knowa de Baraso, a 13-year-old kid, became a viral sensation after advocating for US Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024 presidential election.

Knowa de Baraso, a 13-year-old kid, used his X handle with over 112,000 followers to seek support of Kamala Harris in this election.(Knowa de Baraso/Instagram)

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Published on Nov 14, 2024 06:16 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Editorial Roundup: United States

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Updated on Nov 13, 2024 06:20 AM IST

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Katie Porter accused of ‘brainwashing’ her daughter after contentious interview

Netizens lambasted Katie Porter after her contentious storytime on The Issue Is went viral on social media. Elon Musk and swimmer Riley Gaines also slammed her.

Katie Porter faces severe backlash after saying that her daughter, 12, is worried about not being able to get an abortion if she gets raped.(X)

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Published on Nov 10, 2024 05:26 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Taking cue from Second Lady Usha Vance's monochromatic style file

Power dressing holds an instantaneous association with pantsuits — we have Kamala Harris for that — but Usha Vance's closet expands its boundaries

A look into the United States Second Lady Usha Vance's wardrobe picks(Photos: X)

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Updated on Jan 21, 2025 01:05 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Republicans take Senate, House too close to call

Republicans gain control of the Senate, aiding Trump's agenda and nominations, with key wins in West Virginia, Ohio, and Montana. House control still uncertain.

Control over the Senate also allows Trump to nominate new justices to the Supreme Court, a high possibility if he nudges some of the older conservative judges to resign, to make way for younger judges in order to ensure that conservatives control the judiciary for a generation to come. (REUTERS)

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Updated on Nov 07, 2024 01:08 AM IST

ByPrashant Jha

Dave Portnoy slams Democrats' reaction to Trump's win, ‘When you call us that…’

The founder of Barstool Sports took to Instagram to blast Democrats for their “knee jerk reactions” to Trump's win

Dave Portnoy slammed Democrats for their 'knee-jerk reactions' to Donald Trump's win

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Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:02 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

US Election Results: Musk sued by voters over million-dollar giveaway ‘fraud’

"The $1 million recipients are not chosen by chance. We know exactly who will be announced as the $1 million recipient today and tomorrow,"Musk's lawyer said.

Elon Musk this year has gone all out in his support of Donald Trump.(AFP)

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Published on Nov 06, 2024 09:41 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Control of Congress may come down to a handful of House races in New York

New Yorkers cling to suburban seats they won 2 years ago by seizing on fears of crime, and Democrats warn them that a right-wing Congress might ban abortion.

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Published on Nov 06, 2024 08:08 AM IST

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Peanut the squirrel's euthanasia emerges as hot topic for US elections: But why?

Peanut the squirrel is no more and neither is his fur brother Fred the raccoon. NY officials have termed their deaths 'euthanasia' but nobody really agrees

Internet sensation and beloved critter Peanut the squirrel is no more: The internet rejects euthanasia narrative asserting he was murdered

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Published on Nov 04, 2024 05:45 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Harris fears Trump will do this if he loses the election, but Dems have a plan

Democrats are preparing to counter any premature victory claims by Trump, expecting he will declare victory before votes are fully counted.

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and former president and Republican candidate Donald Trump(Photo by Rebecca NOBLE and CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA / AFP)

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Published on Nov 02, 2024 08:27 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

US polls: Can Republicans lose the House? 5 congressional races to watch

The stakes for the election in the House of Representatives are higher as every one of the 435 House seats will be on the ballot this election cycle.

Republicans hold 220 seats compared to 212 for Democrats in the House.(File)

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Published on Nov 01, 2024 03:23 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Viral: Trump staffer shouts down Democratic mayor over ballot drop off concerns

A Pennsylvania Democratic mayor and a Trump staffer butted heads over road closures before Donald Trump's Allentown rally. Their interaction has gone viral.

A Trump staffer argues with Matt Tuerk, Mayor of Allentown, Pennsylvania, over road closures before a Trump rally. (X/Twiiter)

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Published on Nov 01, 2024 02:22 PM IST

ByAshima Grover

From one North Carolina polling booth, decoding the Trump edge

Trump’s arguments have found resonance North Carolina's urban pockets with a high quotient of educated professionals, in a worry for the Harris campaign

Both Rpublicans and Democrats put out their final messages to persuade voters at the Herbert Young polling centre in Wake County, North Carolina on Tuesday.

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Updated on Oct 25, 2024 07:23 PM IST

ByPrashant Jha

With Republicans dropping lawsuits to contest election results, Democrats cite..

Republicans are preparing for the Nov. 5 election, filing 130 lawsuits to challenge potential losses as Democrats assert the 2020 election was fair.

Kamala Harris went after her US presidential election rival Donald Trump's mental state and fitness for office Tuesday after the 78-year-old Republican's televised town hall veered into a surreal, impromptu music session. (Photo by DUSTIN FRANZ and Elijah Nouvelage / AFP)(AFP)

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Published on Oct 17, 2024 08:28 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

Green Party's Jill Stein sees 'no lesser evil' between Harris, Trump

According to Jill Stein, the Democrats have lost the Muslim American and the Arab American vote.

Green party presidential candidate Jill Stein said Democrats are going to be losing enough swing states that they will not win and they cannot win.(AP)

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Published on Oct 08, 2024 03:58 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti

Trump's fans express outrage as ex-President mocked during college football game

In a fresh attack against Donald Trump, Democrats ridiculed GOP presidential contender with a flying banner during a college football game.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has funded banners to be flown above several college football games that criticise Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance.(AP)

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Published on Oct 07, 2024 04:04 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Unravelling Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' close association with Kamala Harris and Trump

As federal authorities have charged Sean “Diddy” Combs with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, his ties with Democrats have come into the spotlight.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs remained connected for several years with Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, New York Mayor Eric Adams, and former President Barack Obama for several Democratic initiatives.(X)

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Published on Sep 20, 2024 11:02 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: Fresh polls indicate 2024 US election could be…

Trump vs Harris: The US presidential race remains very tight, with most of the national and state poll results falling well within the margin of error.

Trump vs Harris: According to the latest Siena College Poll of likely voters in New York State, Kamala Harris tops Donald Trump 52-40 percent among potential voters, as compared to August's 49-37 percent in August.

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Updated on Sep 20, 2024 06:43 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

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Political tensions rise as Operation Anti-King gains support for Trump's impeachment, citing threats to democracy and constitutional violations.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, passed the US House of Representatives with a 220-208 vote

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act

Democratic officials argue Donald Trump's executive order is an authoritarian overreach, violating state rights over how elections are conducted.

Harry Sisson, a top Democratic influencer, allegedly lured several women on Snapachat to share explicit photos of themselves with him.

Elon Musk’s company profits from green energy tax breaks passed by Democrats.

As netizens fumed over Dems' TikTok video, the White House shared Republicans' take on the trend with a video featuring Trump and members of his administration

Republicans and Democrats are in urgent negotiations to prevent a government shutdown by the March 14 deadline.

Mark Cuban launched a tirade against Elon Musk, saying he is on track to make Donald Trump's task of abolishing the federal government “1,000 times harder”

Democrats sue GOP county executive over armed volunteer unit they say amounts to an illegal militia

Following the passing of Jimmy Carter, Democrats have claimed that a long-standing custom may overshadow President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration.

“Making scattershot comments is not just unhelpful, it's damaging,” a Democratic lawmaker said of Pelosi's remark on Biden's exit from the race

Knowa de Baraso, a 13-year-old kid, became a viral sensation after advocating for US Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024 presidential election.

Editorial Roundup: United States

Netizens lambasted Katie Porter after her contentious storytime on The Issue Is went viral on social media. Elon Musk and swimmer Riley Gaines also slammed her.

Power dressing holds an instantaneous association with pantsuits — we have Kamala Harris for that — but Usha Vance's closet expands its boundaries

Republicans gain control of the Senate, aiding Trump's agenda and nominations, with key wins in West Virginia, Ohio, and Montana. House control still uncertain.

The founder of Barstool Sports took to Instagram to blast Democrats for their “knee jerk reactions” to Trump's win

"The $1 million recipients are not chosen by chance. We know exactly who will be announced as the $1 million recipient today and tomorrow,"Musk's lawyer said.

New Yorkers cling to suburban seats they won 2 years ago by seizing on fears of crime, and Democrats warn them that a right-wing Congress might ban abortion.

Peanut the squirrel is no more and neither is his fur brother Fred the raccoon. NY officials have termed their deaths 'euthanasia' but nobody really agrees

Democrats are preparing to counter any premature victory claims by Trump, expecting he will declare victory before votes are fully counted.

The stakes for the election in the House of Representatives are higher as every one of the 435 House seats will be on the ballot this election cycle.

A Pennsylvania Democratic mayor and a Trump staffer butted heads over road closures before Donald Trump's Allentown rally. Their interaction has gone viral.

Trump’s arguments have found resonance North Carolina's urban pockets with a high quotient of educated professionals, in a worry for the Harris campaign

Republicans are preparing for the Nov. 5 election, filing 130 lawsuits to challenge potential losses as Democrats assert the 2020 election was fair.

According to Jill Stein, the Democrats have lost the Muslim American and the Arab American vote.

In a fresh attack against Donald Trump, Democrats ridiculed GOP presidential contender with a flying banner during a college football game.

As federal authorities have charged Sean “Diddy” Combs with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, his ties with Democrats have come into the spotlight.

Trump vs Harris: The US presidential race remains very tight, with most of the national and state poll results falling well within the margin of error.

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