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Carla Bleiker

Carla Bleiker

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Elon Musk's DOGE and the consequences of radical cutbacks

Elon Musk's DOGE and the consequences of radical cutbacks

Since US President Donald Trump established DOGE and made Elon Musk its head, government departments and employees have been targeted. The approach is...

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Carla Bleiker

Trump's Jan. 6 pardons 'undermined rule of law'

Donald Trump has pardoned hundreds of people who stormed the US Capitol in 2021 in a bid to prevent a peaceful transition of power in Washington. His...

27.01.2025 20

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Carla Bleiker

Will US President Trump govern according to Project 2025?

Donald Trump has distanced himself from Project 2025 in the past. Now several authors and contributors to the right-wing manifesto could become...

24.12.2024 20

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What impact could Trump have on US education?

The US president-elect ran on a promise to get rid of the Department of Education. That may not be so easy say experts, but they foresee school...

22.11.2024 8

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Trump to have 'more power' than founding fathers 'imagined'

With Donald Trump's victory, Republicans will control the executive and legislative branches of government. That's not unusual, but experts warn...

17.11.2024 20

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Carla Bleiker

Trump to have 'more power than founding fathers imagined'

With Donald Trump's victory, Republicans will control the Executive and Legislative branches of government. That's not unusual, but experts warn...

17.11.2024 20

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Carla Bleiker

Trump's America: Women divided on abortion, health care

What will Trump's second administration bring for abortion access and the future of the next generation? DW spoke to female Trump supporters and...

13.11.2024 2

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Carla Bleiker

Trump's US: Women's emotions range from anger to relief

What will Trump's second administration bring for abortion access, LGBTQ rights and the future of the next generation? DW spoke to female Trump...

13.11.2024 4

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Carla Bleiker

President Donald Trump: America first for the second time

It's Donald Trump again. The Republican beat Democrat Kamala Harris in the race for the White House. Supporters celebrate his focus on US interests...

06.11.2024 2

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Carla Bleiker

US election: Harris, Trump target young male voters

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are running neck and neck and fighting for every last vote. One hotly contested group is young men. DW spoke with a...

03.11.2024 2

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Carla Bleiker

Why abortion rights matter more in this US election

For traditional Democrat voters, the right to abortion is a mobilizing issue. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has made this one of...

02.11.2024 3

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Carla Bleiker

Will Joe Biden be the last trans-Atlantic US president?

During his visit to Germany, US President Joe Biden stressed the importance of the German-US relationship, as he has been doing for decades. The...

21.10.2024 3

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Carla Bleiker

Will Joe Biden be the last transatlantic US president?

During his visit to Germany, US President Joe Biden will stress the importance of the German-US relationship, as he has been doing for decades. The...

21.10.2024 5

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Carla Bleiker

Harris, Trump and demographics in the US election

In the US presidential election in November, roughly 244 million people are eligible to vote. What demographic groups make up the country's voting...

19.10.2024 3

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Carla Bleiker

Will Joe Biden be the last transatlantic US president?

During his visit to Germany, US President Joe Biden will stress the importance of the German-US relationship, as he has been doing for decades. The...

17.10.2024 10

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Carla Bleiker

Harris vs. Trump on abortion, Israel and other key issues

US voters will elect either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as their next president on November 5. Where do both candidates stand on issues like...

16.10.2024 4

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Carla Bleiker

Harris vs. Trump on abortion, Israel and other key issues

On November 5, the US will elect either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as the next president. Wondering where they stand on issues like abortion,...

15.10.2024 3

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Carla Bleiker

How democratic is the US really?

When Americans elect their next president in November, the one with the most votes might not be the winner. Democracy in the US comes with some...

14.10.2024 3

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Carla Bleiker

Hurricane disinformation rampant in US election campaign

Hundreds of people have lost their lives to hurricanes Helene and Milton in the southern US. On the campaign trail, Donald Trump is spreading...

11.10.2024 4

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Carla Bleiker

What does supporting Israel mean for the US?

In the escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the US remains a steadfast supporter of Israel. Experts say Washington may even support Israel in a...

04.10.2024 10

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Carla Bleiker

Taylor Swift and the US election: Do endorsements matter?

Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, were overjoyed when singer Taylor Swift shared her support for the Democratic team on Instagram. But...

19.09.2024 4

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Carla Bleiker