100 Days of Trump (Part 1)… Is Trump winning his war on woke?

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The battle for Texas… can Democrats win it back from Trump?

The midterm elections are underway - in the Republican stronghold of Texas at least. Early voting has begun in the primaries and Democrats are hopeful they could win a Texas senate seat for the first time in over 30 years. The election will have national consequences - Texas is o ...  Show more

Trump's big, long, State of the Union speech

The Americast team assembles for a late evening/early morning special as President Trump delivers the longest State of the Union address ever. On the agenda was a full-throated defence of the administration’s record, hailing a "turnaround for the ages,” whilst playing down the Su ...  Show more

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