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Taylor Swift May Be Biden’s Secret Trump Card in US Election: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet ...
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Taylor Swift May Be Biden’s Secret Trump Card in US Election
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Taylor Swift May Be Biden’s Secret Trump Card in US Election: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet ...
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Taylor Swift May Be Biden’s Secret Trump Card in US Election
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US judge upholds Trump's $83.3 million defamation loss, rejects new trial: A federal judge on Thursday rejected Donald Trump's bid to throw out an $83 ...
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US judge upholds Trump's $83.3 million defamation loss, rejects new trial
Quick Glance: Court Rejects Trump's Bid for New Trial Against E. Jean Carroll
  • A federal judge rejected former President Donald Trump’s request for a new trial—or to throw out the $83.3 million defamation ruling—against writer E. Jean Carroll, marking the latest legal loss for the former president.

  • In the Thursday ruling rejecting the request for a new trial or the judgment to be dismissed, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump’s argument was “without merit,” made “conspicuously without success” and “defies common sense.”

  • Robbie Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyer, told Forbes in a statement they are “pleased with though not surprised by” the court’s decision, adding the award was “entirely reasonable” because of Trump’s continued defamation, “hatred and disdain.”

  • In January, a jury determined Trump had to pay Carroll $83.3 million in damages after she accused him of sexual assault. Previously, another jury found Trump liable for sexual assault in the 1990s and subsequent defamation, ordering him to pay $5 million.
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Trump laments missing Melania’s birthday for hush money trial: ‘It would be nice to be with her’
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Biden campaign trolls Trump for golfing on day off from court: President Biden’s reelection campaign trolled former President Trump for golfing on his day off ...
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Biden campaign trolls Trump for golfing on day off from court
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
  • President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

  • He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

  • Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
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Giuliani among 18 charged in Arizona election scheme; Trump an unindicted co-conspirator
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Giuliani among 18 charged in Arizona election scheme; Trump an unindicted ...
Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator
  • Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.

  • The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.

  • The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.

  • Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
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White House calls Trump’s Charlottesville ‘peanut’ comments ‘repugnant and divisive’
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White House calls Trump’s Charlottesville ‘peanut’ comments ‘repugnant and ...
Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
  • Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.

  • Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.

  • Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.

  • Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
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Forecasting pioneer: ‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’: A notable forecaster of presidential elections said in a recent interview that “a lot ...
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Forecasting pioneer: ‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’
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Donna Kelce reacts to Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' album: 'Probably her best work'
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift and Donna Kelce: Friendship Timeline
  • Donna Kelce opened up about Taylor Swift's new album 'The Tortured Poets Department' and said she was impressed by the singer.

  • Initially reserved about Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce, Donna Kelce praised Swift's talents and positive influence.

  • Donna Kelce discussed the unexpected media attention surrounding her son's relationship and commended Swift's ability to connect with people.

  • Donna Kelce expressed happiness about her son's relationship with Taylor Swift, even holding hands with the singer at the 2024 Super Bowl.
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Trump says courthouse being kept too cold ‘on purpose’ : Former President Trump again complained about the temperature in the courtroom during his ongoing hush ...
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Trump says courthouse being kept too cold ‘on purpose’ 
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Biden trolls Trump on injecting bleach anniversary: President Biden on Tuesday trolled former President Trump on the fourth anniversary of him suggesting ...
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Biden trolls Trump on injecting bleach anniversary
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I judged Taylor Swift’s album immediately after it came out. Here’s why I was wrong
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I judged Taylor Swift’s album immediately after it came out ...
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Former Capitol officer on Trump support of Jan. 6 rioters: ‘He’s a sick individual’
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Former Capitol officer on Trump support of Jan. 6 rioters: ‘He’s a sick ...
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Significant Haley vote in Pa.’s GOP primary a ‘5-alarm fire’ for Trump : Nikki Haley, who ended her presidential campaign in early March, received 17% of the ...
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Significant Haley vote in Pa.’s GOP primary a ‘5-alarm fire’ for Trump
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Trump seeks to blame Biden for potential TikTok ban: Former President Trump is casting blame on President Biden for legislation that could potentially ban TikTok ...
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Trump seeks to blame Biden for potential TikTok ban
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
  • ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

  • Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

  • ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

  • As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
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Many think Trump being treated differently than other criminal defendants: Poll: A majority of Americans believe former President Trump is being treated ...
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Many think Trump being treated differently than other criminal defendants: ...
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McConnell argues against presidential immunity for criminal prosecution: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he doesn’t think presidents should ...
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McConnell argues against presidential immunity for criminal prosecution
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Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions: There have been plenty of scary moments, including last week when DJT, the ex-president’s ...
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Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions
Quick Glance: Profiting from Trump's Truth Social Appears Lucrative
  • An amateur Wall Street investor group has made millions by betting against the stock price of Trump's social media company.

  • Their bets are driven by the company's poor financials rather than personal feelings towards the former president.

  • Despite paper profits of at least $200 million, they remain cautious due to the stock's volatility.

  • Buyers of Trump's stock could amplify losses for short sellers through massive purchases and a potential 'short squeeze.'
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Trump holds overall 6-point lead in battleground states: Poll: Former President Trump holds a 6-point lead over President Biden in key battleground states that ...
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Trump holds overall 6-point lead in battleground states: Poll
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Raskin: Supreme Court should be moved ‘over to the RNC headquarters’: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said the U.S. Supreme Court should be moved to the Republican ...
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Raskin: Supreme Court should be moved ‘over to the RNC headquarters’
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Karl Rove: Biden-Trump debate would be ‘most important’ one since 1980: Republican strategist Karl Rove said Friday that a debate between former President Trump ...
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Karl Rove: Biden-Trump debate would be ‘most important’ one since 1980
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Biden administration pushes back plan to ban menthol cigarettes: The Biden administration has reportedly abandoned its plans to ban menthol cigarettes after ...
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Biden administration pushes back plan to ban menthol cigarettes
Quick Glance: Biden administration faces delays in menthol cigarettes ban
  • The planned implementation of a ban on menthol cigarettes in the US is expected to take 'significantly more time,' according to US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement on Friday.

  • In April 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially announced the ban on the popular mint flavor, setting a deadline for August 2023. Final rules were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review in October, with the status listed as 'pending.'

  • According to the proposed FDA regulations, the manufacturing and sale of menthols would be prohibited, without direct regulation of smokers themselves.

  • A prohibition on menthol cigarettes could potentially save up to 650,000 lives over the next 40 years, with a third of these lives being saved within the black community, as stated by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
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Trump, allies were part of Michigan fake elector scheme, investigator testifies: A Michigan prosecutor testified Wednesday that former President Trump and senior ...
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Trump, allies were part of Michigan fake elector scheme, investigator ...
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CNN Poll: Few think Trump is being treated the same as other defendants: As the first criminal prosecution of a former American president began just 13% ...
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CNN Poll: Few think Trump is being treated the same as other defendants
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I just don’t get Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift is one of the world’s biggest stars. Is it possible to not have an opinion on her at all?
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I just don’t get Taylor Swift
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Kim Kardashian wants Taylor Swift to 'move on' from feud after 'thanK you aIMee' diss: report
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Kim Kardashian wants Taylor Swift to 'move on' from feud after 'thanK you ...
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Biden tries to win back progressives, young people with left-leaning policy: Polls suggest the strategy may be working.
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Biden tries to win back progressives, young people with left-leaning ...
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LISTEN: Justice Jackson asks what stops presidents from committing crimes if they're immune from prosecution
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LISTEN: Justice Jackson asks what stops presidents from committing crimes ...
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New evidence that criminal conviction won’t tank Trump’s candidacy: Some of Trump’s supporters say they might reconsider supporting him. Few would flip to Biden.
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New evidence that criminal conviction won’t tank Trump’s candidacy
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Trump slams RFK Jr. in latest social media rant: ‘Wasted protest vote’: Former President Trump came out swinging against independent presidential candidate ...
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Trump slams RFK Jr. in latest social media rant: ‘Wasted protest vote’
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Biden says he’s happy to debate Trump ahead of November’s election: President Biden says he will debate former President Trump ahead of this year’s election ...
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Biden says he’s happy to debate Trump ahead of November’s election
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Prosecutors Reveal Who’s Paying the Lawyers for Trump’s Longtime Assistant Rhona Graff
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Union leader endorsing Biden: ‘We’re not gonna waste a lot of time’ on Trump supporters
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Union leader endorsing Biden: ‘We’re not gonna waste a lot of time’ on ...
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Trump Claimed Trial Interferes With His Campaign, but on His Day Off He Went Golfing
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Trump Claimed Trial Interferes With His Campaign, but on His Day Off He ...
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What Donald Trump Fears Most: A potential reckoning that he has spent a lifetime eluding could be coming.
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What Donald Trump Fears Most
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How On Earth Has Taylor Swift Not Changed This 1 Lyric?: The singer has been criticized for a problematic lyric on her "Tortured Poets Department" album — and ...
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How On Earth Has Taylor Swift Not Changed This 1 Lyric?