Breaking News

Veronica Balderas Iglesias

Produced by Veronica Balderas Iglesias

July 08, 2024
US President Biden continues reelection bid amid growing concerns

This coming week could be consequential for U.S. President Joe Biden’s reelection bid as voices continue to grow for him to leave the race amid concern over his age. So far, however, he still has the support of many of his peers, even as some voters worry. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.
July 06, 2024
Some voters blame media for US polarization as election nears

With four months remaining until the U.S. presidential election, political divisions among the electorate are stark. Some voters blame the media for deepening the sense of separation. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias has more.
June 29, 2024
Biden speaks on poor debate performance, addresses critics

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday addressed a rally, a day after some supporters and members of his Democratic party expressed concern about what was roundly viewed as a poor debate performance against his rival, former president Donald Trump. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias has more. Camera: Genia Dulot, Angelina Bagdasaryan
June 24, 2024
On thorny issues, Trump, Biden campaigns hold their ground ahead of debate

The first of two U.S. presidential debates in this year’s contest will take place Thursday. But the candidates’ rhetoric around sensitive topics such as immigration and former President Donald Trump’s recent hush money trial conviction is already heating up. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.
June 08, 2024
US presidential candidates differ on fossil fuels production

U.S. presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump have very different views on the production of fossil fuels and the need to transition to clean energy to fight climate change. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias looks at where each candidate stands and the agendas they’ll champion if reelected.
June 05, 2024
Hate and extremism rises in the US ahead of the elections

A report released Tuesday says hate and extremism in the United States rose in 2023, with record numbers of white nationalists and anti-LGBTQ+ groups trying to undermine the nation’s inclusive democracy. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias breaks down the researchers’ findings and the implications for the November presidential election.
June 03, 2024
‘Guilty’ verdict fuels Trump, Biden campaign rhetoric

Former President Donald Trump weighed in Sunday on the possibility of being sentenced to jail next month after his conviction for falsifying business records. The ‘guilty’ verdict is already being used by both the Trump and Biden campaigns to fire up their respective supporters. But swaying undecided voters will be trickier, analysts say. Veronica Balderas Iglesias has the details.
May 30, 2024
On drilling and climate policies, Biden, Trump couldn’t be more different

U.S. presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump have very different views on the production of fossil fuels and the need to transition to clean energy to fight climate change. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias looks at where each candidate stands and the agendas they’ll champion if re-elected.
May 27, 2024
Libertarians boo, cheer Trump; Biden encourages graduating cadets to defend freedom

Former President Donald Trump faced sharp skepticism on his presidential bid when addressing Libertarians on Saturday. President Joe Biden’s weekend remarks focused on encouraging graduating cadets to "be the guardians of American democracy." VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias has the details.
May 23, 2024
US veterans speak on presidential candidates

Under the Biden administration, U.S. veterans have received more than $5.7 billion in expanded health care benefits. But former President Donald Trump argues that veterans were better off when he was in the White House. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias looks at what the veteran population will likely need from the next president.
May 13, 2024
US presidential candidates oppose each other on Gaza war

Former U.S. President and Republican candidate in the upcoming elections, Donald Trump, has criticized his political rival, incumbent President and Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden over the nation’s position on the war in Gaza where Washington’s ally, Israel, continues its assault on the Palestinian enclave amid ongoing fighting with Hamas militants. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias has more in this report.
May 10, 2024
Abortion debate flares up ahead of election

While both the Biden and Trump campaigns share their messaging on abortion, VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports on how the issue of reproductive rights is faring in the minds of citizens and lawmakers ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
May 06, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protests could impact 2024 election

Despite the fact that many of their encampments at university campuses have been dismantled, pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the United States are standing their ground. If the protests continue, some analysts say they could have an impact in the 2024 presidential election. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias, explains.
May 04, 2024
Threats to democracy top concern for US voters, poll finds

“Threats to democracy” have overtaken the economy and immigration as the chief concern of U.S. voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election, according to a recent Ipsos poll. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias breaks down the results.
April 29, 2024
Study: Add timekeeping to the list of climate change victims

Not only is climate change responsible for sea level rise and extreme weather events, but a new peer-reviewed study signals it may also impact global timekeeping. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias has the details.
April 19, 2024
US strategy to tackle drug overdose epidemic faces criticism

President Joe Biden's administration has launched a new effort to tackle the drug overdose epidemic in the United States, which in 2022 took more than 100,000 lives, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But as VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports, some critics say there are gaps in the government’s strategy.
March 29, 2024
US Election Officials Work to Curb Threat of Foreign Misinformation and Disinformation

AI is powerful tool being used by foreign powers to disrupt U.S. presidential election, warns legislator
March 25, 2024
Trump Handles Legal Matters, Biden Vows to Protect Affordable Health Care

U.S. President Joe Biden campaigned on his health care record this weekend, while his political rival Donald Trump had to focus on meeting a deadline to post a bond to a New York state court after losing a civil fraud case. VOA’s Politics and Policy Reporter Veronica Balderas Iglesias has the details.
March 12, 2024
Biden, Trump Use Immigration, Reproductive Rights to Rally Voters

As U.S. voters prepare for a new round of primaries Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden and his Republican political rival Donald Trump traveled to the swing state of Georgia over the weekend to hold parallel campaign events. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports
January 11, 2024
US University President's Resignation Spurs Freedom of Speech Debate on Campuses

Freedom of speech in American universities is scrutinized days after Harvard University President Claudine Gay stepped down following criticism of her record and her congressional testimony on antisemitism

XS

SM

MD

LG