Politics

Hurricane Ernesto has had a severe impact on Puerto Rico, having been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane upon landfall. The storm's strong winds and heavy rains have caused widespread power outages, affecting thousands of residents in Puerto Rico and the neighboring Virgin Islands. Local authorities are working tirelessly to restore power and provide relief to those hardest hit by the storm. While emergency services are mobilizing to address immediate needs, the broader implications of Ernesto’s passage are becoming clear. Roads are blocked by debris and several communities are reporting significant flooding, complicating relief and recovery efforts. The local government…

Former President Donald Trump has scheduled a press conference at his golf resort in New Jersey, marking his second media event in recent weeks as he takes a fresh, force-infused approach ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention. Trump has also stepped up his criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, despite not having held any recent press conferences or interviews with President Joe Biden, who ended his reelection campaign in an effort to regain his position. Vice President Harris has had limited interactions with the media since becoming the Democratic nominee. Although she has traveled with reporters on Air Force…

The United States recorded its lowest annual inflation rate in three years in July, signaling a slowdown in the smallest price increases seen in nearly four decades. That development could allow the Federal Reserve to consider cutting interest rates as early as September. The Labor Department reported that consumer prices rose just 0.2% from June to July, marking a slight acceleration but the first of its kind in four years. On an annual basis, the inflation rate came in at 2.9%, down from 3% in June, marking the lowest annual rate since March 2021. This easing of inflation could play…

Kamala Harris's nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate has sparked excitement among Hispanic leaders and voters across the United States, who are eager to hear her detailed positions on key issues such as the economy, immigration and education. Vanessa Cruz Nichols, associate professor of political science at Indiana University, commented on Harris's remarkable potential to connect with Hispanic voters. However, she stressed the need for Harris to broaden her appeal to include independents and typically non-voting segments to secure their votes in the upcoming November election. “Harris needs to reintroduce himself and clearly communicate his positions on a variety of…

In a major legal development in New York, Judge Juan M. Merchan has rejected Donald Trump’s latest motion to appoint a new supervisor in a case involving payments allegedly made to suppress negative media coverage. The ruling marks the third failed attempt by Trump’s legal team to argue that Judge Merchan should recuse himself because of an alleged conflict of interest related to Merchan’s daughter’s political consulting work for Democratic candidates, including Kamala Harris during her 2020 presidential campaign. The state ethics commission has previously ruled that a family member's independent political activities do not warrant concerns about the impartiality…

Washington — In a significant political event, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk will host former President Donald Trump on social media site X this Monday. Scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern Time, the live interview could introduce new dynamics to the already contentious landscape of the U.S. presidential election. As Trump’s campaign experiences a perceived decline, this digital gathering offers him a critical platform to reclaim the spotlight. His Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, has recently gained momentum, energizing her base with dynamic appearances and gaining ground in the polls. Musk’s choice of Platform X, formerly known as Twitter, promises Trump…

In a riveting series of interviews on Dominican television, J.D. Vance, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, took the stage to endorse Donald Trump's vision for a potential second term, while facing criticism from Democratic contenders. Vance highlighted Trump's proposals, particularly his views on strengthening presidential influence over federal monetary policy. During those discussions, Vance, the Ohio senator, defended Trump's view that the U.S. presidency should exercise greater control over monetary decisions traditionally handled by the Federal Reserve. This position, Vance said, is crucial to aligning the nation's economic strategies with the policies of the elected government, even though it marks a…

In Topeka, Kansas, a coalition of fifteen states has filed a lawsuit challenging a recent federal initiative under President Joe Biden. The lawsuit targets a specific provision that would bar approximately 100,000 undocumented immigrants, who were brought to the United States as children, from participating in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health care programs starting next year. The states, led by North Dakota, are trying to block the implementation of a Nov. 1 policy that would grant these individuals, often called "Dreamers," the ability to receive tax benefits while purchasing subsidized health care. The legal dispute comes just days before…

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar has made some startling claims about the arrest of notorious drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada. According to Salazar, Zambada was forcibly flown to Texas on a private plane against his will. The diplomat clarified that the operation was not authorized or conducted by U.S. authorities and that it was Joaquín Guzmán López, son of the jailed former leader of the Sinaloa cartel, who allegedly facilitated Zambada's transfer. Salazar hinted at a possible deal between the two cartel figures. The joint arrest of Zambada and Guzmán López on July 25 sparked intense speculation. While…

In Washington, the US continues to closely monitor Venezuela's political dynamics, emphasizing the dialogue it has sustained before modifying the sanctions regime. This position was detailed by Frank Mora, US spokesman at the Organization of American States (OAS), in an interview with Voice of America. Mora stressed the importance of continued vigilance in Venezuelan affairs and advocated respecting the election results after both Nicolás Maduro and his challenger, Edmundo González, claimed victory. "Our assessment is clear: Edmundo González has garnered enough votes to be considered the winner. However, prematurely considering him 'president-elect' could complicate ongoing diplomatic efforts," he said. The…