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Trump's son backs Vance's reasons for defeat in midterm polls, says 'Every word is true'
US President Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr, backed Vice President JD Vance's assessment of why Republicans lost the midterm polls. Reacting to Vance's remarks, Trump Jr said, "Every word of this is [100% true]." Vance had cited Iran war, rising living costs, Trump's frail commitment to 'America First' agenda and dissatisfaction over US-Israel relationship as factors behind the defeat.
How will midterm poll loss affect Trump's powers?
US President Donald Trump will complete his remaining two-year 'lame-duck presidency' with reduced powers after midterm poll loss. As Democrats secure control of both Congress chambers, they'd have greater powers to scrutinise his administration, launch congressional investigations and block key legislative proposals and presidential nominations. However, Trump has threatened to use veto power.
US VP Vance blames Iran war for midterm poll loss, cites 3 more reasons
US Vice President JD Vance said the reason Republican Party lost midterm polls is Iran war. Vance said people who earlier voted for President Donald Trump were unhappy with the administration and voted for Democrats instead. He said three other reasons behind the switch were rising living costs, Trump's frail commitment to 'America First' agenda and dissatisfaction over US-Israel relationship.
Republican Mike Johnson won’t seek another term as House GOP leader
US House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not seek to remain Republican Party’s leader in the House in the next Congress following significant election losses. His announcement came a day after Democrats secured a majority in the House. Johnson was elected Speaker in 2023 after Republicans ousted his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy. He has since served two terms as speaker.
Aber Kawas becomes 1st Palestinian-American elected to NY State Senate
Democrat Aber Kawas defeated Republican Han-Khon To in the November 3 election to become the first hijab-wearing Palestinian-American woman elected to New York's state legislature. Kawas has campaigned for workers' rights, immigration reform, affordable housing and Palestinian rights. She will represent State Senate District 12, which covers several neighbourhoods in Queens.
'Godfather of AI' warns of 'Chernobyl-like' disaster soon, says 'Musk, Altman don't give a shit'
Geoffrey Hinton, known as "Godfather of AI", warned that an AI-related crisis could hit soon, potentially disrupting power supplies or crippling financial systems. Comparing it to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, he said, "Either later this year or next year we'll see Chernobyl." "I think Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Sam Altman understand...risks, and they don't give a shit," he added.
Singaporean tourist jailed in Aus for fatally running over backpack thief
A Singaporean tourist, Lincoln Ng Jing Kai, has been sentenced to 5 years and 9 months in Australia for fatally running over a man who stole his backpack in Perth in May 2024. Kai chased the thief, who was riding an e-bike, in his car before fatally running him over. The sentence has been backdated to May 2024.
Korean tourist calls out family over anti-Asian racism in Portugal
A Korean tourist confronted a family at a restaurant in Porto, Portugal, after they allegedly mocked her Asian eyes. The group reportedly called her "Chino, Coreano" while making racist slant-eye gestures. She challenged them, saying, "Do that Chinese and Korean racism again!" A female staff member intervened and asked the family to leave, but they allegedly confronted her outside.
How Trump's midterm poll loss may result in gain for India?
Donald Trump's party's midterm poll loss creates a highly strategic cushion for India as it reduces US President's unpredictable, high-pressure negotiating style by introducing rigorous Congressional oversight, stated experts. A Democratic-led Congress is highly likely to challenge his tariffs and H-1B visa curbs. The Iran war-driven loss may reduce Gulf crisis, potentially cooling oil prices.
Why is Trump being called 'lame-duck President' as his party loses midterm polls?
US President Donald Trump has entered the "lame duck" presidency phase after Republican party's midterm poll defeat. The term refers to a US president whose political influence weakens, usually because they're nearing the end of their term or have lost support in Congress. Losing control of one or both houses of Congress in the midterm elections restricts a president's power.