Piers Morgan reveals Trump’s ‘Mick Jagger of politics’ call and why ex president wanted Biden to stay in race
22 Jul
Politics

Piers Morgan reveals Trump’s ‘Mick Jagger of politics’ call and why ex president wanted Biden to stay in race

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Politics tamfitronics Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailPiers Morgan has lifted the lid on his phone call with Donald Trump this weekend – and revealed why the former president wanted Joe Biden to stay in the presidential race for as long as possible.The controversial journalist detailed his conversation with the former US president who had called to thank him for his support following last weekend’s assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania.According to Morgan, the 15-minute phone call included the 78-year-old’s confusion about the secret service’s response to his would-be assassin, and Biden’s poor performance as they faced off in the presidential debate.Morgan, 59, said his so-called “favourite president” got in touch late on Saturday evening after the...
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Bloomberg: Everyone in Crypto Would be a Winner if Trump Elected Again
22 Jul
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Bloomberg: Everyone in Crypto Would be a Winner if Trump Elected Again

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Politics tamfitronics After Biden exits, Trump’s pro-crypto stance positions him favourably against any opponent.Bloomberg suggests Trump would likely appoint a more crypto-friendly SEC chair.Despite past criticisms, Trump and his running mate JD Vance strongly support crypto.After Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the White House race, any opponent of Donald Trump will need to become well-versed in crypto to avoid losing the support of single-issue voters focused on this topic.Related: Anthony Scaramucci on Warren and Gensler’s Crypto Regulation, Praises Trump’s ImpactCrypto is becoming an increasingly relevant topic in US politics, not only because the sector has faced hostility.Trump’s Newly-Found Pro-Crypto StanceNow, a Bloomberg report highlights how Trump could be a winner for crypto. A Trump presidency is seen as overall favourable for US businesses...
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Mbadi Questions New Uhuru Kenyatta Deal
22 Jul
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Mbadi Questions New Uhuru Kenyatta Deal

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Politics tamfitronics A faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is expressing profound scepticism about former President Uhuru Kenyatta's recent political overtures, questioning his intentions and the feasibility of his proposed deal with Raila Odinga.John Mbadi, the ODM Chairman, has emerged as a prominent critic, openly challenging the sincerity and timing of Kenyatta’s new political plan.“I am not persuaded that Uhuru means well for us now. If he wanted to give us leadership, he would have given us leadership in 2022. Some of us today would be Cabinet ministers; I would not be a nominated member of parliament,” Mbadi remarked.As Uhuru Kenyatta’s shadow looms large in Kenya's opposition politics, Raila’s footsoldiers have expressed a deep sense of missed opportunities and betrayal. ...
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Tinubu’s LG autonomy gamble
22 Jul
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Tinubu’s LG autonomy gamble

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Politics tamfitronics By abiodun KOMOLAFE“Local government is not just about politics, it’s about people’s lives.” – Eric GarcettiAt last, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in favor of Nigeria’s 774 Local Governments (LGs)! May God’s name be praised!Yes, the Supreme Court’s ruling is a significant victory, ordering 20.6% of the federation account allocation to be paid directly to LG accounts, as constitutionally mandated! But how did Nigeria descend to this point? It’s clear that most state governors sought to control LGs by appointing their herds and apparatchiks as council chairmen, thus disregarding elections. President Bola Tinubu deserves the highest praise imaginable for taking bold action.In Nigeria, state governors have historically been reluctant to grant fiscal autonomy to the LGs for the obvious reasons of political power play, fear of reduced revenue, patronage and clientelism,...
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