Latest in: 2016 Election
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Ilhan Omar’s election: An example of American inclusiveness
On December 7, 2016, she was invited to the White House for a meeting as part of strategic planning for newly elected Democratic lawmakers. After the briefing, she took a cab to her hotel and on...January 6, 2017 1862 2 -
All Americans should speak out against hate crimes : Attorney General Lynch
Delivering a blistering rebuke of hate crimes against Muslims, US Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch D has said all Americans must speak out against such acts as they challenge the core of American ideals. “When one...December 13, 2016 1038 0 -
Trump denies Russian role in election process; Congressional leaders urge bipartisan probe
Photo: Screenshot/Donald J. Trump for President video Reacting to CIA’s assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016 US election, President-elect Donald Trump has called it “ridiculous” even some top Republican senators have called for a bipartisan...December 12, 2016 992 0 -
Hillary Clinton warns against dangers of fake news
Photo: Screenshot/NBC News Returning to Washington public scene for the first time since her election loss to Donald Trump last month, Hillary Clinton warned against consequences of the “epidemic of fake news” running unbridled in several...December 9, 2016 1256 0 -
Keith Ellison leads race for Democratic chair amid scrutiny
Photo by Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia Commons Rep. Keith Ellison – the first Muslim American member of Congress – is now the front runner in the competition to lead the Democratic National Committee – after former...December 4, 2016 1091 0 -
US, Pakistan look to build “strong relationship” under Trump Administration
The United States and Pakistan look to strengthen their wide-ranging ties after President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif exchanged views on ways to build a “strong working relationship” between the United States and Pakistan...December 3, 2016 924 0 -
Trump sees tremendous opportunities in Pakistan; willing to help resolve problems
President-elect Donald Trump Wedneseday indicated his willingness to work cooperatively with Pakistan on addressing “outstanding problems” and saw “tremendous opportunities” in the South Asian country. He also praised Pakistanis as intelligent and amazing people as Prime...November 30, 2016 1461 0 -
Trump vows to get out of business operations to focus on presidency
Photo: Screenshot/Donald J. Trump for President video President-elect Donald Trump has said he would be separating himself from his business empire to focus on his presidency in a way that there is no conflict of interest....November 30, 2016 939 0 -
Literature has power to foster empathy
The 2016 political season – marked by long rhetorical campaigns and divergent slogans – has resulted in a vigorous debate about its impact on the American society. Particularly, the ‘us vs them’ sounding rhetoric – and implications...November 29, 2016 1318 0 -
Obama asked Clinton to concede election : Report
Hillary Clinton delivering concession speech in NY November 9, 2016 Photo Screenshot/ABC News President Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential nominee, urged Hillary Clinton to concede to her Republican rival, Donald Trump, on the night of her...November 26, 2016 1091 0