How Trump is shaping the midterm map: From the Politics Desk
25 Jul
Politics

How Trump is shaping the midterm map: From the Politics Desk

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  How Trump is shaping the midterm map A trio of Republican members of Congress have in recent days declined to seek a higher office, developments that could not only help their party avoid messy statewide primaries but also shore up battleground districts as they aim to protect their fragile House majority in 2026. And in all three cases, President Donald Trump played a key role. New York: After toying with a gubernatorial bid for months, GOP Rep. Mike Lawler announced today he would not challenge New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and instead run for re-election. The decision comes as a relief to Republicans, who feared Lawler’s Hudson Valley district—one of three they represent that Kamala Harris won in the 2024 election—would be even more at risk without an incumbent on the ballot. Trump and GOP leaders had been...
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Tesla continues its financial struggles even after Elon Musk’s White House exit
25 Jul
Politics

Tesla continues its financial struggles even after Elon Musk’s White House exit

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Tesla’s financial position is getting worse as the fallout continues from CEO Elon Musk’s politics.The electric automaker reported Wednesday that both revenue and profits fell in the second quarter of the year compared with a year ago. It’s the second straight negative earnings report from the company, which has suffered damage to its brand and become a lightning rod for street demonstrations.While Tesla is still the No. 1 seller of electric vehicles in the United States by a wide margin, the earnings report shows a deteriorating situation with no obvious quick fix for Musk, the world’s wealthiest person.On a conference call with analysts, Musk laid out aggressive plans to try to expand Tesla’s nascent robotaxi service beyond its limited service area in Austin, Texas. He said he wants to make self-driving Tesla taxis available to...
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‘It Is Wrong’ – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Says Buhari, Tinubu Became Presidents For Personal Reasons
24 Jul
Politics

‘It Is Wrong’ – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Says Buhari, Tinubu Became Presidents For Personal Reasons

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Former presidential political adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu and the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, became president for personal reasons.Naija News reports that Hakeem Baba-Ahmed made the assertion while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. Baba-Ahmed said Buhari and Tinubu never became president to run Nigeria, but rather because they believe they have laboured in the political process for so long. According to Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Tinubu and Buhari’s decision to seek the presidency is a misguided reason to pursue political power. Asked if he would join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, Baba-Ahmed said, “I haven’t. I have a party. I’m a member of the PRP. “I was the chairman of APC in my state for three years. I was the chairman when we transitioned from CPC and went into the coalition with...
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SA’s police at a crossroads: Politics, crime, and the fight for reform
24 Jul
Politics

SA’s police at a crossroads: Politics, crime, and the fight for reform

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Key topics:Police reform reversed by ANC political interference and elite contestationRising crime linked to politicised policing and resource misallocationUrgent calls to depoliticise police and ensure democratic accountability Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Registerhere. Support South Africa’s bastion of independent journalism, offering balanced insights on investments, business, and the political economy, by joining BizNews Premium. Registerhere. If you preferWhatsAppfor updates, sign up to the BizNews channelhere. The auditorium doors will open for BNIC#2 on 10 September 2025 in Hermanus. For more information and tickets,click here. After South Africa’s firstdemocratic elections in 1994there was significant optimism about police reform in the country. Impressive steps were taken to bring the South African Police Service under civilian control and...
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