![Trump steps up attacks on Harris, stays silent on running mate pick Trump steps up attacks on Harris, stays silent on running mate pick](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720573574_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump steps up attacks on Harris, stays silent on running mate pick
Donald Trump seeks to discredit Kamala Harris as Democrats debate whether President Joe Biden should stay in the race.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Joe Biden's disastrous debate blamed on bad preparation, exhaustion Joe Biden's disastrous debate blamed on bad preparation, exhaustion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51719800495_JoeBiden.jpg)
Joe Biden's disastrous debate blamed on bad preparation, exhaustion
Joe Biden's fumbling performance has sparked calls from Democrats to end his re-election bid and for top aides to resign.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![YEARENDER - Where is democracy headed in 2024? Trump may have the final word YEARENDER - Where is democracy headed in 2024? Trump may have the final word](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703071634_DonaldTrumpVladim.jpg)
YEARENDER - Where is democracy headed in 2024? Trump may have the final word
For those who worry authoritarian rulers are firmly in the ascendant over more liberal democrats, there is likely much to fret about 2024.
Sat Dec 30 2023
![Republican candidate arrested in shootings of Democrats' homes in New Mexico Republican candidate arrested in shootings of Democrats' homes in New Mexico](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673928964_SolomonPena.jpg)
Republican candidate arrested in shootings of Democrats' homes in New Mexico
An unsuccessful Republican state House candidate in New Mexico was arrested on Monday and accused of orchestrating recent shootings at four local elected officials' homes.
Tue Jan 17 2023
![The daunting task facing new Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim: Uniting a divided country The daunting task facing new Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim: Uniting a divided country](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670244230_TBANWAR.jpg)
The daunting task facing new Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim: Uniting a divided country
Many consider Anwar to be one of the only real Muslim democrats fighting to keep Malaysia multiracial and multicultural.
Tue Dec 06 2022
![Biden says he plans to run again, to make it final in early 2023 Biden says he plans to run again, to make it final in early 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668043066_WASHINGTON.jpg)
Biden says he plans to run again, to make it final in early 2023
White House officials expressed a sense of vindication that Biden's fellow Democrats did better than expected.
Thu Nov 10 2022
![Democrats, Republicans sponsor bill to give thousands of Afghans path to citizenship Democrats, Republicans sponsor bill to give thousands of Afghans path to citizenship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660096497_KABUL.jpg)
Democrats, Republicans sponsor bill to give thousands of Afghans path to citizenship
The bill also would expand eligibility for Special Immigration Visas beyond Afghans who worked for the US government.
Wed Aug 10 2022
![One and done? Some Democrats say Biden should not seek second term One and done? Some Democrats say Biden should not seek second term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655011692_CampDavid.jpg)
One and done? Some Democrats say Biden should not seek second term
The country would be well served by a new generation of compelling, well-prepared, dynamic Democrats to step up, Dean Phillips said.
Thu Aug 04 2022
![Veteran Hong Kong democrats found guilty in landmark unlawful assembly case Veteran Hong Kong democrats found guilty in landmark unlawful assembly case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61617256616_HongKong.jpg)
Veteran Hong Kong democrats found guilty in landmark unlawful assembly case
Sentencing will come later, with some legal experts expecting jail terms of 12-18 months. The maximum possible sentence is 5 years.
Thu Apr 01 2021
![Democrats push Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill through Senate on party-line vote Democrats push Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill through Senate on party-line vote](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615066214_TBCOVIDRELIEFPLAN.jpg)
Democrats push Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill through Senate on party-line vote
Bidan said he hopes for quick passage by the House of Representatives so he can sign the bill into law soon.
Sat Mar 06 2021
![Senate Democrats reach deal on jobless aid in Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill Senate Democrats reach deal on jobless aid in Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615021241_Biden.jpg)
Senate Democrats reach deal on jobless aid in Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill
The deal would scale back the level of jobless benefits provided in the version of the bill that passed the House of Representatives last week.
Sat Mar 06 2021
![Biden urges Senate Dems to rally behind $1.9T virus bill Biden urges Senate Dems to rally behind $1.9T virus bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61614749370_Capitol.jpg)
Biden urges Senate Dems to rally behind $1.9T virus bill
The president's cry for unity came as Democrats, with no votes to spare in a 50-50 Senate.
Wed Mar 03 2021
![Biden suggests more police funding, no jail for drug offenders Biden suggests more police funding, no jail for drug offenders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51613537390_Biden.jpg)
Biden suggests more police funding, no jail for drug offenders
Biden says no one should go to jail for the use of a drug, they should go to drug rehabilitation.
Wed Feb 17 2021
![US Senate acquits Trump as Republicans save him in impeachment again US Senate acquits Trump as Republicans save him in impeachment again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81612058683_Trump.jpg)
US Senate acquits Trump as Republicans save him in impeachment again
In the vote, seven of the 50 Senate Republicans joined the chamber's unified Democrats in favoring conviction.
Sat Feb 13 2021
![Trump returns to spotlight in trial but not on his terms Trump returns to spotlight in trial but not on his terms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71613109535_trump.jpg)
Trump returns to spotlight in trial but not on his terms
Trump will have to rely on a hastily assembled team of lawyers whose initial appearance he panned to present his defence against Democrats' charges.
Fri Feb 12 2021