Politics
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What did Donald Trump accomplish as president?
The Explainer These are the achievements he can point to as he asks voters for a second term in office.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Last updated
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Trump is already claiming election fraud
In the Spotlight Officials are 'rattled' by threats of prosecution ahead of the 2024 election
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Last updated
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Canada accuses top Modi ally of directing Sikh attacks
Speed Read Indian Home Minister Amit Shah was allegedly behind a campaign of violence and intimidation targeting Sikh separatists
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Five takeaways from Rachel Reeves' Budget
The Explainer Reeves announces tax rises of £40bn as she unveils fiscal plan
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Kamala Harris offers continuity on NATO, Ukraine
Hers is a sharp contrast to Donald Trump's approach
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What could we expect from a second Donald Trump term?
In Depth A win in November could usher in a radical re-shaping of American government or an end to US democracy as we know it — with huge consequences in the US and abroad
By The Week UK Last updated
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Israel votes to ban UN agency for Palestinians
Speed Read UNRWA provides food, medical care and other humanitarian assistance to Palestine
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US election: where things stand with one week to go
The Explainer Harris' lead in the polls has been narrowing in Trump's favour, but her campaign remains 'cautiously optimistic'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Who are 'working people'?
Today's Big Question The government has promised not to raise taxes for this group but is struggling to define who they are
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Extremism is becoming more common among veterans and service members
Under the Radar Nearly 500 people arrested for extremist crimes between 2017 and 2023 had military backgrounds
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why might The Washington Post's nonendorsement matter more?
Today's Big Question The Jeff Bezos-owned publication's last-minute decision to rescind its presidential preference might not tip the electoral scales, but it could be a sign of ominous things to come
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Japan's ruling LDP loses majority in snap election
Speed Read Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling party lost in Sunday's parliamentary election
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The case for abolishing women's prisons
The Explainer The justice secretary plans to drastically reduce the number of women in jail in England and Wales
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Was Georgia's election stolen?
Today's Big Question The incumbent Georgian Dream party seized a majority in the disputed poll, defying predictions
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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