Experts say small modular reactors, called SMRs, are bringing affordable nuclear energy to less wealthy countries. But what are SMRs and why are proponents so excited about them? VOA reporter Henry Wilkins explains …
Leave a commentThe U.S. presidential election takes place Nov. 5. Here is a primer on some basic facts and information regarding the election. Who is running in the US elections? Apart from the most prominent contest — the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump — there are myriad other races on the ballot, spanning national, state and local levels. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for election as they are every two years, with members of the House serving two-year terms. In the Senate, where members serve six-year terms, 34 of themore
Leave a commentWashington — A series of attacks on ballot collection boxes across the United States is ratcheting up the pressure on state and local officials, who are hoping to oversee a safe and peaceful presidential election, both for early voting underway across much of the country and for when millions of Americans go to the polls next week. The Northwest U.S. state of Washington confirmed to VOA Monday that local police and the FBI are investigating reports of a suspected “incendiary device” that was placed in a ballot drop box in Vancouver, Washington, early Monday. Officials said no one was injured butmore
Leave a commentwashington — With the U.S. presidential election coming November 5, the importance of social welfare — such as government-run programs for pensions and health care, known as Social Security and Medicare, along with affordable housing, and support for families — is again in the spotlight. More than 71 million people in the U.S. received benefits from programs administered in 2023 by the Social Security Administration, which helps retired workers and people with disabilities. But the Social Security Trust Fund and Medicare, a federal health insurance program for the elderly, are running out of funds, and without a new source of fundingmore
Leave a commentNEW CASTLE, Delaware — President Joe Biden has cast an early ballot in the 2024 general election. It’s a bittersweet moment for Biden, who decided to end his reelection campaign in July because of growing concerns about his health and Democrats’ worries about his chances of defeating former President Donald Trump. Biden voted on Monday at the state of Delaware Department of Elections, not far from his home outside Wilmington, Delaware at an early voting site, where voters were lined up on the street to cast ballots. Biden chatted with voters as he waited in line to cast his ballot, andmore
Leave a commentIn next month’s U.S. presidential election, Green Party candidate Jill Stein is polling at around 1%. But her candidacy could have an outsized impact on the outcome, with some political analysts predicting that even a small percentage of votes for Stein could make a difference in crucial swing states. Maxim Adams has the story. VOA footage by Artem Kohan. …
Leave a commentThe youngest voters taking part in the U.S. presidential election are called Gen Z. They range in age from roughly 18 to 27 years old. From learning how to vote, to soliciting support door to door, many are embracing the civic process of voting. VOA’s Laurel Bowman has our story. VOA footage and video editing by Saqib Ul Islam. …
Leave a commentIn the U.S., where presidential elections are decided by electoral votes apportioned to states, Pennsylvania is regarded as the biggest prize. As it often has in the past, the state could ultimately decide the winner in this year’s race. …
Leave a commentJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The ads promoting a November ballot measure to legalize sports betting in Missouri tout the potential for millions of new tax dollars devoted to schools. If voters approve the measure, it’s a good bet they will see even more ads offering special promotions for bettors. Many of those promotional costs — in which sportsbooks provide cash-like credits for customers to place bets — will be exempt from state taxes, effectively limiting the new revenue for education. The Missouri ballot measure highlights an emerging debate among policymakers over how to tax the rapidly growing industry, which has spreadmore
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Leave a commentNEW YORK/PHILADELPHIA — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump headlined a rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday that began with a series of vulgar and racist remarks by allies of the former president. Trump, a New York celebrity for decades, hoped to use the event at the iconic venue known for Knicks basketball games and Billy Joel concerts to deliver his closing argument against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, even though the state last backed a Republican presidential candidate in 1984. “I’d like to begin by asking a very simple question. Are you better off now than you were fourmore
Leave a commentFormer U.S. President Donald Trump, who is running for reelection, has been called a “fascist” and described as “unfit to serve” by several of his former top aides, but Trump vice presidential pick JD Vance on Sunday rejected the accusations. Meanwhile, the Democratic presidential campaign runs ads on the controversy in battleground states. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports. (Produced by: Henry Hernandez) …
Leave a commentU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are headed into the final full week of campaigning ahead of the November 5 presidential election. Both are looking for any small advantage they can gain to woo the sliver of voters who have not made up their minds in what could be one of the country’s closest votes in decades. Harris, the Democratic candidate, on Sunday visited Philadelphia, the country’s sixth biggest city and a Democratic stronghold where she needs to pile up her vote count in the political battleground state of Pennsylvania. It is one of seven tightlymore
Leave a commentWashington — Billy’s friends don’t know he was one of thousands of children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border under then-President Donald Trump’s zero tolerance immigration policy. At their rural high school in the South, where Billy plays football and soccer, the 16-year-old doesn’t talk about what he went through — that his father was told six years ago that Billy was being given up for adoption and feared he would never see his son again. With the United States on the verge of an election that could put Trump back in office, Billy wants people to know thatmore
Leave a commentThe divide between urban and rural voters is a key indicator in U.S. electoral politics. Cities favoring Democrats and rural areas favoring Republicans isn’t new. But since 2000, the gap has grown dramatically. What is behind this trend, and why is it so important? The answer is partly economic — but there are also complex cultural factors involved. Produced by Yass Monem and Nicky Woolf. …
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Leave a commentThe Little Saigon district in California’s Orange County is home to a large concentration of Vietnamese people. In hopes of engaging these voters, candidates for public office are putting up signs and holding events. VOA’s Long Nguyen reports, Elizabeth Cherneff narrates. Camera: Vu Nguyen. …
Leave a commentNearly 3.5 million voting-age adults have become U.S. citizens since the 2020 election, according to the National Partnership for New Americans. Some experts say this growing group could prove pivotal in shaping the election results. VOA’s immigration reporter Aline Barros reports. Camera and contributor: Jeff Swicord. …
Leave a commentVice President Kamala Harris says she believes the U.S. should lead by building alliances to manage conflict. Former President Donald Trump says his projection of strength, and unpredictability, can stop wars before they begin. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara spoke to experts on which foreign policy approach would be better at reducing conflict, amid wars in the Middle East and Europe. …
Leave a commentwashington — Hackers linked to the Chinese government have broken into parts of the U.S. telecommunications system in a breach that might be connected to an attempt to access data from the 2024 presidential campaign of former President Donald Trump. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency late Friday said they were investigating “unauthorized access” to commercial telecommunications infrastructure, attributing the attack to Chinese-affiliated actors. The agencies said they immediately notified affected companies once the breach was detected and had offered assistance, though there might be additional victims. “The investigation is ongoing, and we encourage any organization that believes itmore
Leave a commentTim Walz was elected to two terms as governor of the Midwestern state of Minnesota before he became Kamala Harris’ pick for vice president. On the campaign trail, he speaks about his days in Nebraska and how they shaped the person he has become. VOA’s Natasha Mozgovaya reports. …
Leave a commentU.S. Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance grew up in Appalachia, attended an Ivy League school, and could become one of the youngest vice presidents in U.S. history. Carolyn Presutti takes us back to his roots. Camera: Henry Hernandez, Saqib Ul Islam. Contributor: Lynn Davis. …
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