2024 was yet another ‘change’ election: From the Politics Desk
13 Nov
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2024 was yet another ‘change’ election: From the Politics Desk

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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, senior political editor Mark Murray breaks down how 2024 was the sixth "change" election in a row as voter dissatisfaction with the direction of the country remains high. Plus, we examine how the Senate Republican leadership elections are remerging as a MAGA proxy fight.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.2024 was yet another ‘change’ electionBy Mark MurrayThe 2024 elections represented more than Donald Trump’s White House victory, Republicans’ winning a majority in the Senate, and the GOP being in the driver’s seat to keep the House (though control of that chamber is still...
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Episode 37: Digesting the election
13 Nov
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Episode 37: Digesting the election

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Politics tamfitronics Welcome back to the World Series of Politics! This week Brandt Iden and Brendan Bussmann digest last week’s election results, digging into the ballot measures that prevailed and the ones that failed.We’ve got Missouri, which is no longer the state of misery after a sports betting ballot measure squeaked through. Such a narrow margin – just a thousand votes in it – suggests there’s scope for a legal challenge. The dynamic duo also talk through Arkansas rescinding a casino licence in Pope County and better news from Petersburg, Virginia where voters embraced Cordish’s casino plans.Listen to the World Series of Politics on Apple PodcastsThe top of the ticket is also up for discussion. The presidency, senate and most likely the house are all under Republican control. Does that mean the federal regulation bill...
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History rarely records processes that culminate into decisions of prime ministers: Neerja Chowdhury
13 Nov
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History rarely records processes that culminate into decisions of prime ministers: Neerja Chowdhury

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Politics tamfitronics Politics tamfitronics Story highlightsAward-winning journalist Neerja Chowdhury said that it was her notebooks which she had saved from her journalistic years that helped her bring out the bookWhere does the buck stop in the Indian politics? It stops at the highest office of the government, which is the throne of the prime minister. The prime minister is not only the eyes through which the country sees the world but is also the force that drives the country through its tumultuous as well as glorious phase. But underneath this cloak of the prime minister lives a human who sometimes makes mistakes, sometimes fears resistance to their decisions, and sometimes fails to battle all conflicts thrown at them.Award-winning journalist and political commentator Neerja Chowdhury in her book "How Prime Ministers Decide" attempts to tell the story...
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Quick Facts About Marco Rubio: Wife, Net Worth, And Potentially The First Latino U.S. Secretary Of State
13 Nov
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Quick Facts About Marco Rubio: Wife, Net Worth, And Potentially The First Latino U.S. Secretary Of State

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Politics tamfitronics Senator Marco Rubio is reportedly set to be appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as Secretary of State, a move that could make Rubio the first Latino to hold this high office. This potential historic appointment is seen as a fitting progression for Rubio, who has consistently voiced strong opinions on national security and foreign policy throughout his career.Known for his focus on threats posed by China and Iran, Rubio aligns closely with Trump's foreign policy priorities, especially in strengthening America's industrial capacity and taking a firm stance against adversarial nations. His background in the Senate Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committees makes him well-positioned to handle the complex demands of the role, should the appointment go through.Politics tamfitronics A Look at Marco Rubio's BackgroundBorn to Cuban immigrants in Miami, Florida, Rubio grew up witnessing...
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