US Politics

Economist Paul Krugman Wants Biden to Take Credit for ‘Extremely Good’ U.S. Economy

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Economist Paul Krugman Wants Biden to Take Credit for ‘Extremely Good’ U.S. Economy

In a thought-provoking social media thread on platform X (formerly known as Twitter) on 10 February 2024, Paul Krugman dissected the current economic climate, suggesting that President Biden should openly celebrate recent economic successes. Krugman’s commentary sheds light on the complex interplay between economic data, public perception, and political partisanship. Krugman, an eminent economist and … Read more

‘Sunak’s government is like ours – honest and direct’

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‘Sunak’s government is like ours – honest and direct’

In Netflix’s recent hit series The Diplomat, Keri Russell plays Kate Wyler, another American woman appointed ambassador to the UK. Wyler chafes against ‘the Cinderella thing’ and has to be cajoled into wearing the right dress for a Vogue photo shoot. Hartley, only the second woman to serve as ambassador to the UK, seems to … Read more

Biden could combine US support for Israel with Ukraine aid to break congressional deadlock

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Biden could combine US support for Israel with Ukraine aid to break congressional deadlock

He said the US would give Israel ammunition to replenish the Iron Dome missile defence system and warned against other hostile actors joining the conflict. “Let me say again, to any country, any organisation, anyone thinking of taking advantage of the situation, I have one word: don’t,” Mr Biden said in a press conference at … Read more

When is the next Republican debate? How to watch live

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When is the next Republican debate? How to watch live

The Republican presidential hopefuls are set to go head-to-head on the debate stage for a second time in Simi Valley, California. At the first debate in Milwaukee in August, Vivek Ramaswamy dominated the stage, despite being the political newcomer of the evening.  And even though Donald Trump didn’t attend the event, he claimed victory over … Read more