Buzz Bulletin

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has extended congratulations to Taiwanese President William Lai-Ching Te for his triumph in the elections. However, China swiftly responded with a stern warning to The Philippines, prompting the summoning of its ambassador.

Nikki Haley, the lone female Republican presidential candidate and a notable figure among Indian Americans, has encountered difficulties in connecting with the Indian American voter base in Iowa, as reported by leading Indian and South Asian American groups in the state. Despite garnering attention and support from prominent Indian American donors, Haley's approach to outreach has been criticized for not actively engaging with voters of color, a strategy employed by other Republicans in the current primary cycle.

Vivek Ramaswamy's bid for the presidential nomination remains resilient despite premature predictions of its demise, asserted Tricia McLaughlin, his senior adviser. While the biotech entrepreneur faced exclusion from the final Iowa debate on Wednesday, McLaughlin emphasized the electrifying energy and excitement witnessed on the ground, dismissing comparisons to the faltering DeSantis and scripted Haley campaigns.