US Presidential Elections

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

Know Usha Chilukuri Vance, Indian-origin wife of Donald Trump’s running mate

Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of JD Vance, whom Donald Trump declared as his running mate in the upcoming US presidential elections on Monday, brings a wealth of credentials and a deep connection to Indian values and culture. A litigator at a national firm, Usha Vance is the daughter of Indian immigrants and has an impressive academic background. She holds a bachelor's degree in History from Yale University and a Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Cambridge, according to the Ne...

July 13, 2024 4:22 PM

Project 2025: What is it? Who is behind it? How is it connected to Trump?

A set of conservative policy proposals known as Project 2025 has become a lightning rod for opponents of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as they seek to highlight what they say are the dangers of him retaking the White House. Trump has recently tried to distance himself from Project 2025, even though many of his closest policy advisers are deeply involved. The campaign of Democratic President Joe Biden says the project is proof that Trump would adopt a series of authoritarian and...

July 12, 2024 12:32 PM

Seventeen US Congress Democrats call on Joe Biden to end his reelection bid

A growing number of Democrats in Congress are publicly calling on Democratic President Joe Biden to end his reelection bid after the 81-year-old incumbent's halting debate performance against Republican rival Donald Trump. While many lawmakers have expressed unease with Biden's continued candidacy - and others have steadfastly backed the incumbent's plans - here is a list of those who have directly called for Biden to not run again. SENATOR PETER WELCH "For the good of the country, I'm callin...