Politics

Politics

U.S. and international political developments. Elections, legislation, governance, and foreign policy.

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House Republican Bill Threatens Clean Energy Growth

A GOP bill seeks to phase out clean energy tax credits, raising industry concerns about economic and job losses.

#cleanenergy, #solarpower, #taxcredits, #renewables, #republicans

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House Budget Committee Pushes Trump's Tax Legislation to House Vote

Trump's tax bill advances; aims to extend tax cuts, increase defense spending, sparks GOP divisions.

#taxlegislation, #trump, #gop, #uspolitics

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Decommissioning of Key NOAA Databases Spurs Climate Preparedness Concerns

NOAA shuts down critical climate databases amid budget cuts, sparking concerns over climate research and disaster response.

#noaa, #budgetcuts, #climatechange, #trumpadministration

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Trump Administration Proposes Elimination of NEA and NEH in 2026 Federal Budget

Trump's 2026 budget proposal includes axing NEA and NEH, impacting arts funding nationwide, sparking legal and cultural debate.

#trump, #nea, #neh, #artsfunding, #federalbudget

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US and China Agree to Temporary Tariff Reduction Amid Trade Tensions

US and China reduce tariffs temporarily, signaling a de-escalation in trade conflict but challenges remain for lasting resolution.

#us, #china, #trade, #tariffs, #economy

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State Attorneys General Challenge Federal AI Regulation Moratorium

40 state attorneys general oppose a 10-year moratorium on local AI regulation in Trump's tax bill, citing consumer protection concerns.

#ai, #regulation, #politics, #trump, #technology

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Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court's Support for Federal Workforce Downsizing

Trump administration appeals to U.S. Supreme Court to lift restraining order on federal workforce downsizing plan.

#trumpadministration, #supremecourt, #federalworkforcedownsizing, #executiveorder

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Republicans Introduce 'One Big Beautiful Bill' with Major Tax and Policy Changes

GOP's new bill includes tax reforms, 'MAGA accounts' for newborns, and sparks political debate.

#politics, #gop, #magaaccounts, #taxreform, #uspolitics

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Debate Erupts Over Proposed $50 Million Jet Purchase for DHS

A proposed $50 million DHS jet purchase sparks debate over luxury versus necessity in government spending priorities.

#DHS, #governmentspending, #nationalsecurity, #luxurytravel

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Albania to Host Sixth European Political Community Summit in 2025

Tirana, Albania, hosts the 2025 EPC Summit, a pivotal European political gathering focused on security, economy, and EU enlargement.

#europe, #albania, #epc, #eu, #summit

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DNI Gabbard Dismisses Top Intelligence Officials Amid Controversy

DNI Tulsi Gabbard dismisses senior officials over policy disputes; raises concerns on intelligence politicization.

#dni, #uspolitics, #intelligence, #deportation

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House Committee Advances Trump's Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill

House committee backs Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'; proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP spark partisan debate.

#trump, #taxreform, #medicaid, #snap, #politics

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DNI Tulsi Gabbard Dismisses Senior Officials Amid Efforts to Depoliticize Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard dismisses senior officials to depoliticize intelligence, sparking debate over Venezuelan deportations and national security.

#intelligence, #tulsigabbard, #venezuelandeportations, #politics

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Congress Amid Measles Outbreak

U.S. Health Sec. RFK Jr. testifies before Congress on HHS cuts and a record measles outbreak.

#health, #measles, #congress, #hhs, #rfkjr

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U.S. and Saudi Arabia Forge Historic Economic Partnership

Trump and Saudi Crown Prince sign $600 billion economic pact, bolstering ties in AI, energy, and defense.

#us, #saudiarabia, #economy, #ai, #defense