presidential election

Biden faces a tough balancing act as campus protests over Gaza escalate

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Biden faces a tough balancing act as campus protests over Gaza escalate

Biden is facing criticism from both left and right factions for his Israel policy, as campus protests against the war in Gaza escalate. Despite concerns that the protests could impact his chances in the upcoming election, the White House has focused on rolling out youth-friendly policies, such as student loan relief and marijuana reform. Republicans have used the protests to criticize Democrats, while some warn that young voters may desert Biden over his stance on Israel.

Judge fines Trump $9,000 for contempt, threatens jail

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Judge fines Trump $9,000 for contempt, threatens jail

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial fined the former U.S. president ,000 for contempt of court and warned that he could face jail time if he continued to violate a gag order.

FACTBOX-Who are the mega-rich donors backing Trump?

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FACTBOX-Who are the mega-rich donors backing Trump?

Mega-rich donors have emerged as key backers of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, collectively donating more than million to support his candidacy against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.

K-Battery Companies Worried about OECD’s New Global Minimum Tax Policy

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K-Battery Companies Worried about OECD's New Global Minimum Tax Policy

The global minimum tax policy imposes a minimum corporate tax of 15 percent on multinational companies with annual global revenue exceeding 1 trillion won.

Trump group spends big on legal fees; Biden leads at fundraising

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Trump group spends big on legal fees; Biden leads at fundraising

Donald Trump’s political group, Save America, spent .6 million on lawyer fees in March, draining the finances supporting his White House bid. The group, largely funded by small donors, has clawed back million from a super PAC, reducing funds available for TV ads supporting Trump. Since the start of 2023, Save America has spent over million on lawyer fees for Trump’s four criminal trials. Trump is facing charges related to falsifying business records, mishandling classified documents, and a civil fraud judgment. Despite raising million in March, Trump’s campaign still lags behind Biden in fundraising, with Biden’s campaign ending the month with million in the bank compared to Trump’s million. Trump has been holding fundraising events to court big donors, helping the Republican Party raise over million in March.

INSIGHT-Deconstructing the spectacle and stagecraft of a Donald Trump rally

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INSIGHT-Deconstructing the spectacle and stagecraft of a Donald Trump rally

Donald Trump held a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where some of his supporters camped out overnight in their cars to see him. Trump’s rallies are a key feature of his campaign, designed to create an emotional experience for his base and attract new supporters. The rallies are meticulously planned and Trump is involved in every detail, including the music. Attendees register with the campaign to attend the rallies, which are also used to collect data, attract media coverage, and recruit volunteers. The rallies are held in battleground states like Wisconsin, where Trump narrowly lost to Biden in 2020. The events are carefully stagecrafted to entertain the crowd and reinforce Trump’s message that the country needs to be fixed. During the rally, Trump repeated false claims about the 2020 election being stolen and made promises about deportations and building a wall. The speech had a religious tone and included pledges of loyalty and protection between Trump and his supporters. The rally ended with Trump exiting the stage to an R&B song.

US is reimposing oil sanctions on Venezuela, officials say

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US is reimposing oil sanctions on Venezuela, officials say

The U.S. will not renew a license that eased Venezuela oil sanctions, imposing punitive measures due to President Nicolas Maduro’s failure to meet election commitments.

Biden targets wealthy in Pennsylvania tour with a hometown visit

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Biden targets wealthy in Pennsylvania tour with a hometown visit

Joe Biden is starting a tour in Pennsylvania, where he plans to push for higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations. Pennsylvania is a crucial state with swing voters, and in the 2024 election, Biden is facing a rematch against Donald Trump. Despite economic concerns, Biden is focusing on his populist economic message to win over blue-collar voters in the state. The state’s primary contests are scheduled for April 23. Critics are accusing Biden of not doing enough to address the crisis in Gaza.

Alberta business groups share concern over potential tax hikes as Ottawa balances new spending and fiscal guardrails

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Alberta business groups share concern over potential tax hikes as Ottawa balances new spending and fiscal guardrails

The text discusses economists’ expectations of tax increases in the federal budget announcement, with speculation that new taxes may target corporations and the wealthy. Lindsay Tedds, an economist at the University of Calgary, mentioned the need for revenue to bridge spending gaps. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed that Canada’s deficit won’t increase in the upcoming budget. There is concern in the business community about potential windfall taxes on the oil and gas sector and grocery chains. The federal government has not revealed its strategy, but there is speculation about possible tax increases.

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader in Cyprus

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Exiled Belarusian opposition leader in Cyprus

Exiled Belarusian political opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Cyprus and met with House president Annita Demetriou and the House foreign affairs committee. The European Union must play an active role in confronting dictatorial regimes, and the struggle for freedom and democracy in Belarus is also Cyprus’ struggle. Thousands of political prisoners have been taken hostage in Belarus, and Tsikhanouskaya thanked Cyprus for supporting Belarusians in their fight for democratic changes.