President Biden is set to announce a significant proposal for reforming the US Supreme Court, including implementing term limits for justices and establishing a mandatory code of ethics. The proposal comes amid Biden’s growing criticism of the high court and its recent decisions, and is aimed at addressing concerns over transparency and accountability.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ukraine on August 23, marking his first trip since the start of the war with Russia. He is expected to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a visit that comes days after Modi’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. This visit will be under the spotlight as it comes amidst growing tensions between India and Russia over the conflict.
Vice President Kamala Harris officially declared her candidacy for the US presidential election on Saturday, July 27th. Her announcement comes after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race, throwing his support behind Harris. Harris has seen a surge in popularity and is narrowing the gap with Donald Trump in recent polls.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 9th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting today, focusing on making India a developed nation by 2047. Meanwhile, the DMK will hold protests in Tamil Nadu against the Union Government for alleged neglect in the 2024 budget. The India-Sri Lanka cricket series commences with a 3-match T20 and ODI series, featuring a new captain in Suryakumar Yadav for the T20 leg. Mumbai continues to experience heavy rainfall, with the IMD issuing a yellow alert for the city and surrounding areas.
Vice President Kamala Harris’s stance on fracking has shifted, prompting backlash from Republicans who are highlighting her previous support for a fracking ban. Her campaign defends her new position, emphasizing the Biden administration’s record on energy production and climate change legislation.
Pete Buttigieg faced criticism from conservatives after mocking Donald Trump for not committing to debates with Vice President Kamala Harris. Conservatives countered by pointing out that Joe Biden had previously pulled out of debates, including one he agreed to against Trump, prompting questions about the appropriateness of Buttigieg’s remarks.
Ismael Zambada Garcia, known as ‘El Mayo,’ and Joaquín Guzmán López, son of the cartel’s other co-founder ‘El Chapo,’ were arrested in El Paso, Texas. The capture is considered a major victory in the fight against illicit fentanyl, with President Biden commending law enforcement officials. However, concerns remain about the potential for a power vacuum and increased ruthlessness within the cartel.
Sen. Bernie Sanders believes that Vice President Kamala Harris needs to prioritize working-class issues to defeat Donald Trump in the 2024 election. He argues that Harris must address concerns like high prescription drug costs, tax reform, child care, affordable housing, and climate change to resonate with voters. Sanders, while campaigning for Harris, has not formally endorsed her but believes she needs to make it clear what she will do for working families.
This timeline examines Vice President Kamala Harris’s role in addressing the ongoing migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border, tracing her actions, statements, and criticisms from her initial assignment as ‘border czar’ in 2021 to her current position as presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee for president. The article details her focus on addressing the root causes of migration, her responses to accusations of inaction, and the evolving challenges the Biden administration faces in managing the crisis.
Israel has proposed changes to the second stage of the ceasefire deal with Hamas, demanding a vetting mechanism for Palestinians returning from southern Gaza to their homes in the north and maintaining control of the ‘Philadelphi Corridor’. These demands have been rejected by Hamas and Egypt, further complicating the already fragile negotiations.
