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Voice of America - Politics

Judge postpones Trump's classified documents trial indefinitely - The New York case involves several of the same lawyers representing him in the federal case in Florida

16 hours ago

Why do left and right have political meaning? -- The divide between left and right is one of the most fundamental markers in politics. But have you ever stopped to think about why we use those directional terms to describe ideological camps? This terminology traces back to the seating arrangements of French revolutionaries over 200 years ago.

16 hours ago

Group of Republicans unite to defend legitimacy of US elections -- Republican officials are pushing back on the lies and conspiracy theories that have convinced many in their party that elections can't be trusted

1 day ago

Yellen says threats to democracy risk US economic growth -- She hints at Trump's potential impact if he regains White House

4 days ago

Democratic US congressman indicted over ties to Azerbaijan -- Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife were indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges

4 days ago

Trump's possible return reignites South Korea nuclear debate -- Some fear the ex-president would bring major changes to the U.S.-South Korea alliance

4 days ago

Threats to democracy top concern for US voters, poll finds -- "Threats to democracy" have overtaken the economy and immigration as the chief concern of U.S. voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election, according to a recent Ipsos poll. VOA's Veronica Balderas Iglesias breaks down the results.

5 days ago

Trump defense begins its attacks on his one-time lawyer, political fixer -- Witness quotes Michael Cohen as saying he was despondent Trump did not offer him a White House job

5 days ago

While their peers want alternatives, some young voters endorse Biden or Trump -- A majority of younger voters in this U.S. presidential election say they wish they had someone other than Joe Biden or Donald Trump to choose from. Some of that has to do with the candidates' ages. But who are the younger voters backing one of the two? VOA Correspondent Scott Stearns reports.

6 days ago

Florida Democrats hope abortion, marijuana issues draw young voters

8 days ago

Biden, Trump battle for Michigan -- U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump is planning to campaign in the Midwest state of Michigan this week. It's one of a handful of states that could swing the results of November's presidential election. VOA Correspondent Scott Stearns has our story.

8 days ago

Republican-led states far from US-Mexico border rush to tighten immigration laws -- Issue of migrants crossing the U.S. border remains central to the 2024 elections

8 days ago