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Trudeau attends General Assembly where Biden makes final UN speech
Politics tamfitronics NEW YORK — U.S. President Joe Biden reflected on the motivation behind his decision to step away from politics and sent a message of unity to global leaders gathered at a time of increasing division and geopolitical instability."My fellow leaders, let's never forget, some things are more important than staying in power," Biden said at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York Tuesday."It’s your people that matter the most," he said in his final address to the General Assembly.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looked on as Biden stressed the importance of multilateralism, a theme that has been common to Trudeau's speeches in recent years as well.When Biden came to office nearly four years ago, he pledged to restore American...
A bid to change the electoral math hits a roadblock: From the Politics Desk
Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today's edition, our team breaks down a key Nebraska state senator's decision to stand in the way of a Trump-backed drive to change how the state allocates its electoral votes. Plus, a deep dive on the latest NBC News poll.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.Key Nebraska Republican blocks Trump-backed push to change how the state awards electoral votesBy Jonathan Allen, Bridget Bowman, Adam Edelman, Katherine Doyle, Allan Smith and Ben KamisarA Nebraska Republican state lawmaker said Monday that he remains opposed to switching how the state allocates its electoral votes, effectively blocking a bid by...
Sri Lanka’s new leader says no magic solution to crisis
Politics tamfitronics Sri Lanka's new leader says no magic solution to crisisBy Amal JayasingheColombo (AFP) Sept 23, 2024 Sri Lanka's first leftist president was sworn in to office Monday vowing to restore public faith in politics but said he had no magic solution to the hardships suffered following an unprecedented economic crisis.Self-avowed Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayaka of the People's Liberation Front (JVP) took his oath at the colonial-era Presidential Secretariat in Colombo after trouncing his nearest rivals in Saturday's vote.The previously fringe politician, whose party led two failed uprisings in the island nation that left tens of thousands dead, saw a surge of support after the 2022 economic meltdown immiserated millions of ordinary Sri Lankans.Dissanayaka, the bearded 55-year-old son of a labourer, was sworn in by chief justice Jayantha Jayasuriya...
