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Biden says Trump responsible for 'cruelty and chaos' over abortion - U.S. President Joe Biden is making reproductive rights a centerpiece of his re-election campaign, blaming opponent Donald Trump for opening the way to stricter state abortion laws. In this campaign, Trump is pursuing a more moderate position on abortion than other Republicans. Scott Stearns reports.
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Tabloid publisher who killed stories to help Trump politically to face more questions -- On Thursday, David Pecker will testify how women alleging affairs with Trump were paid to remain quiet before the 2016 election7 hours ago
US House approves aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan -- Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill on Saturday. The measure now heads to the U.S. Senate, which is expected to take up a vote early this week. VOA's Arash Arabasadi reports.10 hours ago
Opening statements expected Monday at Trump's criminal trial -- Prosecutors allege he hid payments to two women to cover up their claims of extramarital affairs ahead of his successful 2016 election3 days ago
Biden to talk abortion in Florida; Trump's NY trial enters new stage -- The trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump enters a new stage Monday when opening remarks begin. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden will make a campaign stop in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday to talk about reproductive rights. VOA's Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.3 days ago
Once foreign aid bill signed, this is how US can rush weapons to Ukraine -- Weapons could get moving within days after bill passes3 days ago
Man sets self on fire outside New York court where Trump trial underway -- Officials say Max Azzarello survived and was in critical condition at a hospital4 days ago
Jury seated in Trump's New York criminal trial -- Opening arguments could start Monday in first case against a former US president5 days ago
Security agencies warn election officials to brace for attacks on US presidential race -- US agencies issue guidance to state, local election officials as new reports indicate Russian, Chinese, Iranian meddling campaigns are gaining momentum6 days ago
US Senate dismisses articles of impeachment against homeland security secretary -- Votes ended trial before arguments began; senators voted separately to dismiss the two articles of impeachment, arguing that they were unconstitutional7 days ago
Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting US election have begun -- Russia-linked accounts are disseminating divisive content aimed at U.S. audiences, including criticizing American support of Ukraine in its war with Russia, researchers said7 days ago
Biden and Trump compete for voters over Israeli crisis -- U.S. presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both supporting Israel in the war in Gaza and in its hostilities with Iran. VOA correspondent Scott Stearns reports on how events in the Middle East are affecting U.S. politics.7 days ago