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April 24, 2024
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.

April 24, 2024
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 election
April 21, 2024
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.
April 21, 2024
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 election
April 21, 2024
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.
April 20, 2024
Once foreign aid bill signed, this is how US can rush weapons to Ukraine

Weapons could get moving within days after bill passes
April 19, 2024
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 hospital
April 18, 2024
Jury seated in Trump’s New York criminal trial

Opening arguments could start Monday in first case against a former US president
April 17, 2024
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 momentum
April 17, 2024
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 unconstitutional
April 17, 2024
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 said
April 16, 2024
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.

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