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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicUS politics

Topic: US politics

Labelled ‘communist lunatic’ by Trump, New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is an outlier

Mamdani, who is of Indian heritage & identifies as a Muslim, is making headlines for his strong views & emerging as the Democrat mayor nominee Tuesday, beating former governor Andrew Cuomo.

Musk ‘regrets’ drama with Trump amid investor focus on Tesla’s self-driving taxi launch

Investors appeared to welcome the shift in Musk's stance, with Tesla’s stock rising 2.6 percent in pre-market trading. Musk and Trump had a very public falling out last week.

Biden’s withdrawal rare but not unprecedented. Seven other US presidents have dropped out before

John Tyler was the first sitting president to bow out of a presidential campaign while Lyndon Johnson was the latest, nearly half a century before Biden announced his withdrawal.

How concerns over Biden’s age snowballed, left him isolated with flagging campaign & led to his exit

There were three key issues that impacted Biden’s campaign in the last three weeks: loss of support among Democratic rank and file, growing doubt among donors and low polling numbers.

US has a long tradition of sex scandals. Trump’s conviction won’t end his political career

Donald Trump’s dogged denial of wrong-doing or a Bill Clinton-like confession might yet retrieve his standing among Americans.

Sellout – this American insult was shaped by political corruption

'Selling out' was largely used to describe the sale of stock or holdings – cattle, steel, grain, and real estate

India is in a ‘red state blue state’ mindset. But it’s different from the American one

Indian politicians are split along an anti-BJP axis, and the emerging divide is between states controlled by the BJP and other parties.

How US Republican senator’s call to assassinate Putin shows deep divisions in party

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham’s suggestion to have Russian President Vladimir Putin killed received severe backlash not only from the Democrats but also from his own party.

What are the ‘mean tweets’ that threaten Neera Tanden’s nomination as US budget chief

Indian-American Neera Tanden is facing a tough confirmation process with 4 senators saying they will vote against her in light of her past social media behaviour.

Implications of Capitol Hill violence on US politics, and the legacy Trump leaves behind

In episode 656 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the unprecedented Capitol Hill incident through the prism of US politics.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.