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latest news & developments‘No one took us seriously’: Black cops warned about racist Capitol police for years
Allegations of racism against the Capitol Police are nothing new: Over 250 Black cops have sued the department since 2001. Some of those former officers now say it’s no surprise…
A Biden win isn’t necessarily a win for the rest of us
Much like there was an overwhelming euphoria that gripped many Zimbabweans when they finally said asante sana to Robert Mugabe, Trump’s removal won’t change the colour of…
US presidential campaign 2020: The Democratic conundrum
As Super Tuesday looms, there are five candidates left in the Democratic race. But the party must ensure it selects someone who will be able to defeat incumbent Donald Trump
Historic Trump impeachment trial to begin in earnest
President Donald Trump’s historic impeachment trial begins in earnest on Tuesday in the Senate, with Democrats calling for his removal from office and Republicans determined to…
Trump launches 2020 bid with vow to ‘keep America great’
The US president launched his campaign for the 2020 elections
Joe Biden: Popular, seasoned Democrat with a cumbersome past
The former vice president jumped into a crowded Democratic field as an immediate frontrunner in the battle to oust President Donald Trump in 2020
Trump got elected mainly because establishment politicians ignored the people
And now citizens face the prospect of a president who will tilt the country towards white supremacy
Republican hopefuls woo Californians
The Golden State is awash with GOP candidates hoping to bag a trove of prized primary delegates.
Trump trashed, Carson wounded in decisive debate
Mainstream US Republican presidential hopefuls such as Rand Paul and Jeb Bush snatch back control from populist ‘outsider’ candidates.
US-style poll debates: Send in the clowns
The ANC’s idea of letting the people help choose ward candidates could devolve into a circus.
Right-wing US states feel the Bern
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders says there is no reason for the Democrats to give up on Republican strongholds.
Obama seeks to define Romney for voters
When President Barack Obama criticised Mitt Romney by name this week, he worded his attack carefully and with bite.
Republicans rally against ‘war on religious freedom’
Republicans are rallying against what they see as an insidious attack on Christians by Democrats in governmentbent on eroding ‘moral values’.
Santorum vows to defeat Romney after Louisiana win
Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has said his latest victory on the campaign trail shows he can beat frontrunner Mitt Romney.
Romney savours Super Tuesday wins and blasts Obama
Mitt Romney assured his followers he would earn the 2012 Republican nomination, as he savoured Super Tuesday victories and savaged Barack Obama.