Presidential Election

Trump Picks Loyalist Pam Bondi as US Attorney General After Matt Gaetz's withdrawal

This is Beirut, 22/11 02:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Pam Bondi, a staunch ally who helped defend the ex-leader against impeachment, as US attorney general on Thursday following firebrand Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from the running. Gaetz's retreat amid sexual misconduct allegations signaled limits to Trump's power, even as the president-elect prepares to retake ...

Special Edition: Donald Trump Claims Victory

This is Beirut, 06/11 11:38 - Reading : less than a minute

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We bring you the latest results from our studio in Beirut with Victoria Werling, Head of Reports Section at This is Beirut; Charles Chartouni, university professor and political science researcher; and Chelsea Al Arif, journalist. Together, they will shed light on this historic election, drawing on the analyses of our special correspondents in ...

The Role of Social Media in the American Presidential Election

Tylia El Helou, 03/11 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Social media has profoundly reshaped the American presidential election landscape, influencing campaign strategies, candidate-voter interactions and the direction of public debate. These platforms have become indispensable tools for capturing voters' attention, mobilizing support bases and shaping public opinion. However, they also present ...

When U.S. Media Giants Refuse to Endorse Presidential Candidates

This is Beirut, 28/10 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Days ahead of a close presidential election, two of the most prestigious liberal American newspapers have declined to give their usual endorsements to the Democratic Party candidate, sparking furious reactions. The Los Angeles Times and Washington Post announced they had ended their decades-long practice of officially backing a presidential ...

Presidential Election: Tangled in Internal and Regional Quagmires

15/10 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Lebanese presidential issue is ensnared in a deadlock, caused by both domestic and international challenges. Each time one obstacle is removed, another, often more complex, emerges, as if the doors of the Baabda Palace are destined to remain closed until the regional crises are comprehensively addressed. The Lebanese political landscape is ...

Harris Slams Trump for ‘Lack of Transparency' Over Health

This is Beirut, 13/10 10:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris is in "excellent health" and fit for the presidency, according to a medical report published by the White House Saturday, as she challenged rival Donald Trump to publish his own health records. "Vice President Harris remains in excellent health," her physician Joshua Simmons said in the report, ...

Donald Trump Rules Out Second Debate With Kamala Harris

This is Beirut, 10/10 04:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Donald Trump ruled out a second US presidential debate with rival Kamala Harris on Wednesday, hours after Fox News offered to host a candidate showdown later this month before election day on November 5. The Republican ex-president and Democratic vice president, locked in an excruciatingly close White House battle, have faced off just once, in ...

Berri Calls for Consensus President

This is Beirut, 07/10 11:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri emphasized the critical necessity of a consensus president who does not present a challenge to any party, indicating his readiness to convene an electoral session once a majority of 86 votes is secured for a candidate. He acknowledged the severity of the situation by stating that he no longer insists on holding ...

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