American Politics
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Why do Donald Trump’s supporters believe he is telling the truth?
It seems incredible that a serial liar is still considered honest by so many people.
Stephan Lewandowsky, The Conversation & Jana Lasser, The Conversation
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What Donald Trump told us about the good, bad and ugly aspects of the USA
Joe Biden comes to power with a message of reconciliation – and a gigantic political challenge on numerous fronts.
Mauktik Kulkarni
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Ex-Trump advisor Steve Bannon charged with fraud in campaign to build wall at Mexico border
American prosecutors alleged that Bannon and three others orchestrated a scheme to defraud hundreds of thousands of donors in the ‘We Build the Wall’ campaign.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Donald Trump’s bad imitation of Richard Nixon may cost him the presidency
Trump solicited foreign help for his presidential campaign. So did presidential candidate Richard Nixon. The difference is that Nixon was more skilled at it.
Ken Hughes, The Conversation
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Removing a president isn’t the only purpose of impeachment, wrote America’s founding fathers
According to them, impeachment served three purposes, including as a reminder to both the country and the president that he is not above the law.
Clark D Cunningham, The Conversation
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is shaking up old politics with her new style
AOC has become a powerhouse leader who is making an imprint on a generation of Americans, especially young women.
Peggy Nash, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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How Russian media saw Mueller report: Kremlin exonerated, US is a ‘pain in the ass’
Russian media outlets are holding up the Mueller report as another example of American dysfunction, with President Trump a symptom of larger problems.
Cynthia Hooper, The Conversation
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Travel ban to border detention: Trump has been waging war against international law – and losing
The pushback against the US President’s contentious policies show that democratic institutions can endure and heal.
Harold Hongju Koh
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Hollow men: In the US, the disdain for intellect has increased during Trump years
The United States’ long history of distrust for intellect and science conveniently set the stage for such debilitating and portentous national leadership.
Louis René Beres
The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Disgraceful, treasonous: US media, politicians pull no punches to slam Trump-Putin meet
There was a barrage of criticism for the American president for clearing Russia of involvement in the 2016 elections.
Scroll Staff
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US decided to declare Russia a state sponsor of terror after Salisbury attack, then changed its mind
After an attack on a former spy, the State Department pondered placing that label on Putin’s government.
Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica
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Red states and blue states: How colours took sides in American politics
The answer lies in the media coverage of the 2000 presidential elections.
David Scott Kastan, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces