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Trump guilty verdict divides US political world

"Let's say that this felony conviction stands all the way through November 5, this upcoming presidential election day. It would be the case that if he maintains his residency in Florida, a state where convicted felons are not allowed to vote, that he literally would not be allowed to vote for himself. The other irony of this, in addition to it being unprecedented … is that he and many Republicans have typically tried in recent years to suppress votes," says Barbara Perry.

Barbara Perry

Tyler. Nixon. Trump. Conviction puts former president in unenviable company

“This particular conviction of a criminal felony is not at the same level as John Tyler joining the Confederacy—but it is going down the same road as Tyler went down," says Barbara Perry.

Barbara Perry

Shield of the Republic Crosses the Century Mark

Eric and Eliot ruminate on the past 100 episodes of Shield of the Republic, looking back retrospectively on big takeaways about US national security since the show began in September 2021 in the shadow of the catastrophic US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Eric Edelman

Biden Sticks to ‘Tightrope’ Israel Policy While Rafah Deaths Mount

With ongoing efforts by President Biden and his team to reach ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that will allow for return of hostages, humanitarian assistance into Gaza, and a non-Hamas path forward for Palestinians, Mara Rudman spoke on these subjects with Times of London Radio, BBC Newshour, and BBC Today Radio 4 and was quoted in Bloomberg News.

Mara Rudman

Pa. Democrats counting on abortion rights, healthcare to win presidential race

Radnor Township, Delaware County, is part of Democrats' targeted base in Pennsylvania.

Guian McKee

He may be a longshot, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could impact the election

"We always talk about name recognition for candidates. Do they have it or not? But he has one of the the most important names of a political dynasty in this country, along with the Adamses and the Roosevelts and the Bushes. And for some, it's still a golden name," Perry said.

Barbara Perry