Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has asserted that prominent Democrats believe President Biden is mentally unfit, suggesting they are planning to remove him from office. Carlson predicts a chaotic political landscape with a possible Trump return to power, warning against imprisoning him without strong evidence.
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, during her visit to India, met with the Dalai Lama in McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh. She expressed her concerns over China’s efforts to erase Tibetan culture and stated that the US will soon pass a bill pressuring China to resolve the Tibet issue through talks with Tibetan leaders.
US President Joe Biden’s recent on-stage freeze at a fundraising event has reignited concerns about his mental and physical health. The incident, which saw former President Barack Obama escorting Biden off the stage, has been widely circulated online, sparking debate about the President’s fitness for office. While the White House has dismissed the video as edited, critics have seized upon it as evidence of Biden’s declining health.
US President Joe Biden’s recent on-stage behavior at a Los Angeles fundraiser, where he appeared to need assistance leaving the stage, has sparked online discussions about his fitness for office. The incident has drawn criticism from some, while others defended the president, attributing it to fatigue.
As President Biden embarks on a weekend of outreach to Black voters in battleground states like Georgia and Michigan, Republican Congressman Byron Donalds has accused him of election-year pandering. Donalds argues that Democrats only show up in Black communities during election seasons to solicit votes, highlighting the persistent issues of inflation, an open border, and economic struggles under Biden’s administration. The President’s reelection campaign, however, emphasizes Biden’s record on job creation and support for Black businesses, while acknowledging the need to address challenges facing Black voters. Despite a surge in Trump’s support among Black voters, Donalds remains confident in Republican success in the upcoming election, predicting a return of Black voters to the GOP by November. Donalds, a Trump ally and potential running mate, also discusses his considerations for a possible run for Florida governor in 2026, while not ruling out national ambitions in four years.
US President Joe Biden has become the least popular president in seven decades, according to a Gallup poll. Biden’s job approval rating stands at a mere 38.7%, trailing behind former presidents Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter. Historically, presidents with approval ratings above 50% have been successful in securing re-election, raising concerns for Biden’s chances in 2024. The poll also suggests that Biden’s low approval rating may be due to soaring inflation, a severe border crisis, the Afghanistan withdrawal debacle, and his advanced age.
Political cartoon by Jeff Danziger highlights the ongoing political divide in the United States, with one side advocating for social programs and the other for military spending.
The US Senate has approved a massive $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, after months of debate. The bill includes $26 billion for Israel, $8 billion for Taiwan, and $1 billion for humanitarian relief in Gaza. The aid is intended to deter Russian aggression in Ukraine, build Taiwan’s defenses against China, and provide humanitarian assistance in war-torn regions.
Amid growing internal disagreements within the Democratic party over his support for Israel’s actions against Hamas, President Biden met with liberal lawmakers including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Monday to discuss the escalating tensions between Israel and Gaza. Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats have criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bombing campaign in Gaza, likening the situation to ‘an unfolding genocide.’ Despite these concerns, Ocasio-Cortez has emphasized the need for Biden’s reelection while seeking to address both domestic and international democratic values.
Rahamim ‘Rami’ Shy, a former senior policy adviser under former US president Barack Obama, has been arrested and charged with child sex offenses in the UK. Shy, 46, appeared in court last week and faces charges of arranging the commission of a child sex offense and possessing indecent images of children. The full extent of his alleged crimes has not yet been revealed, and he will remain in custody until his next court hearing in June.
