“Make America Healthy Again” Trump Appoints RFK Jr. to Lead HHS
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent environmental activist and vaccine skeptic, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the nation’s top health agency, as announced by Donald Trump Jr. on Thursday. Kennedy, who ran for president as an independent in 2024 before dropping out in August to […]
Trump Wins US Presidential Election
Former U.S. President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to earn a new four-year term as the country’s leader. In a tightly contested race, Trump secured at least 277 of the 538 available electoral votes in Tuesday’s election, giving him the necessary majority to become the first U.S. leader to win non-consecutive terms since […]
Republican Donald Trump beats Vice President Kamala Harris, makes Remarkable Political Comeback
In a significant development, Donald Trump has taken a major step toward reclaiming the presidency on November 6 by securing 277 electoral votes, crossing the 270 magic number needed to win the White House. Trump, who becomes the first convicted felon to hold office, claimed to have beaten his Democratic opponent, incumbent Vice President Kamala […]
Understanding Trump’s Tariff Policy
Donald Trump has notably changed political positions as well as parties during his career, having registered with both the Democratic Party and the Reform Party before becoming a Republican. However, one issue on which he has been remarkably consistent is international trade. Since the 1980s, Trump has argued that the U.S. is being taken advantage […]
Trump and Harris Make Final Push Before Election Day
Voters in the United States cast ballots Tuesday to choose their next president. Political polls show candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in a close race. VOA Correspondent Scott Stearns has our story.
How X Users Can Earn Thousands from US Election Misinformation and AI Images
Some users on X who spend their days sharing content that includes election misinformation, AI-generated images and unfounded conspiracy theories say they are being paid “thousands of dollars” by the social media site. The BBC identified networks of dozens of accounts that re-share each other’s content multiple times a day – including a mix of […]
US Economy Growing Despite Voter Angst
The US economy grew solidly in the three months to September, expanding at an annual rate of 2.8%. Despite there being a slight slowdown from the prior quarter’s 3% rate, the figures released by the Commerce Department showed the US is on track for one of the strongest economic performances of any major economy this […]
Pennsylvania: The State that Could Decide it All
In the U.S., where presidential elections are decided by electoral votes apportioned to states, Pennsylvania is regarded as the biggest prize. As it often has in the past, the state could ultimately decide the winner in this year’s race.
‘Made in China’ Election Merchandise Floods US Marke
WASHINGTON —As the United States presidential election enters its final phase, more and more voters are expressing support for their favored candidate by wearing election merchandise. What they may not realize is that the “Make America Great Again” Trump hat or “Childless Cat Lady for Harris” T-shirt they’re wearing quite possibly was made in China. […]
Trump Blasts Rivals After Arraignment In New York Court
Donald Trump has marked history by becoming the first United States President to face criminal charges and be arrested as he pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in Manhattan Court on April 4. In his first public remarks after arraignment on April 5, former U.S. President Donald Trump condemned the […]