President Biden defends his Afghanistan withdrawal in his final UN General Assembly address, while Vice President Harris calls for an end to the filibuster to pass abortion legislation. Former President Trump reveals the foreign leader he will contact first, and early voting data suggests a shift in voting habits that could benefit Republicans.
In his final United Nations General Assembly address as president, Joe Biden staunchly defended his decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan. He emphasized that the 20-year war had become unsustainable and that the US could no longer justify its presence in a country that no longer posed a direct threat to its security.
Biden acknowledged the challenges faced by Afghanistan since the withdrawal but maintained that the US had achieved its primary objective of preventing another terrorist attack against its homeland. He also expressed hope that the international community would continue to support Afghanistan in its efforts to stabilize the country.
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Critics of Biden's withdrawal have argued that it has emboldened the Taliban and led to a worsening humanitarian crisis. However, Biden insisted that the decision to withdraw was the right one and that Afghanistan was ultimately responsible for its own future.
In his address, Biden also touched on other global issues, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the threat posed by North Korea, and the need to address climate change. He called for international cooperation to address these challenges and emphasized the importance of diplomacy and dialogue.
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Vice President Kamala Harris has called on Democrats to end the filibuster in order to pass legislation that would reinstate the 1973 Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade. Speaking at a rally in Virginia, Harris argued that the filibuster was being used to block progress on critical issues, including abortion rights.
"The filibuster is a relic of the past that is being used to undermine our democracy," Harris said. "We can't let it stand in the way of our progress."
The filibuster is a Senate rule that allows a minority of senators to block legislation from coming to a vote. Currently, 60 votes are required to overcome a filibuster. Democrats have a 50-50 majority in the Senate, but they need Republican support to pass legislation.
Republicans have generally opposed ending the filibuster, arguing that it provides a check on the majority party. However, some Democrats have argued that the filibuster is being used to obstruct progress on important issues and that it is no longer serving its intended purpose.
Former President Donald Trump has revealed that he will call the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on his first day back in office should he win the 2024 presidential election. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said that Modi is a "great leader" and that he believes the two countries can work together to address global challenges.
Trump's comments come as he continues to flirt with the possibility of running for president again in 2024. He has not yet officially announced his candidacy but has been holding rallies and making campaign-style appearances in recent months.
Trump's relationship with Modi has been described as "close." The two leaders have met several times, and Trump has praised Modi's leadership on issues such as terrorism and economic development.
Trump's decision to call Modi on day one of his presidency would be seen as a signal of his commitment to strengthening ties between the US and India. It would also be a departure from his previous approach to foreign policy, which was often characterized by confrontational rhetoric and unilateral decision-making.
