Bush, George W.
As the presidential election heats up, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg struggled to navigate the partisan divide on his weekly radio show, defending both President Bush and Senator John Kerry. Bloomberg, a Democrat who switched to the Republican Party, sought to maintain a neutral stance on the campaign
Bush, George W.
President George W. Bush and his Mexican counterpart, President Vicente Fox, are set to meet at the Crawford, Texas ranch this weekend for a working visit. The meeting comes at a crucial time, with a range of pressing issues dominating the US-Mexico agenda, including the controversial proposal to grant temporary
Bush, George W.
President Vicente Fox of Mexico has indicated that the United States is unlikely to adopt sweeping reforms granting legal status to millions of undocumented workers before the presidential election in the fall. Fox expressed support for President Bush's proposal to give temporary work permits to an estimated eight
Bush, George W.
As the 2004 presidential campaign reaches a critical juncture, Democrats in Utah, Hawaii, and Idaho will cast their ballots on Tuesday, determining 61 delegates for the nomination. The outcome will have significant implications, particularly for John Kerry, who faces a potential challenge from Ralph Nader. President Bush's recent
Bush, George W.
Ralph Nader, a consumer advocate and 2000 Green party candidate, has decided to run for president in this year's election as an independent. Nader's decision has been met with criticism from Democrats, who fear he may split the vote and help re-elect President George W. Bush.
Bush, George W.
Senator John Kerry, a Democratic presidential candidate, has challenged President Bush to a debate on their experiences during the Vietnam War. In a letter released late Saturday night, Kerry accused Bush of trying to smear him about his record in Vietnam, his role in the antiwar movement, and his commitment
Bush, George W.
President Bush's popularity has declined significantly according to a recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center. The poll shows that Bush's favorability rating is down to 53 percent, while 45 percent of Americans have a positive view of the Democratic candidates. This is a stark
Bush, George W.
As President George W. Bush hosted Pakistani General Pervez Musharraf at Camp David last June, he hailed him as a "visionary" and praised his role in the US war against Islamist militants. The US promised dollars 3 billion in aid, half of which would go to the Pakistani
Bush, George W.
President George W. Bush has acknowledged for the first time that Iraq might not have had stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction, but denied that he led the US into war on false pretences. Mr Bush, who is under domestic pressure to account for the apparent failure of US intelligence,
Bush, George W.
President George W. Bush's attempts to rein back on spending in the budget have resulted in significant cuts to various departments, particularly agriculture, transport and environmental protection. The commitment to a 7% rise in defence spending has led to a squeeze on other spending departments, with the Department
Bush, George W.
President George W. Bush unveiled a $2.4 trillion budget proposal on Monday that prioritizes national security and defense spending, while curtailing domestic programs. The budget, which spans the fiscal year starting on October 1, outlines significant increases in military spending and national security programs. However, it falls short on
Bush, George W.
As the nation grapples with the legacy of the Iraq war, former CIA chief weapons inspector David A. Kay has called for an independent investigation into the intelligence gathering that preceded the conflict. Kay argues that the intelligence community failed to provide accurate information about Saddam Hussein's weapons
