Politics

Politics

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

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Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Copper Imports, Citing National Security

President Trump announces a 50% copper tariff effective Aug 1, citing security. Market reacts with price surges and legal debates ensue.

#trump, #copper, #tariffs, #nationalsecurity, #trade

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DOJ Challenges Washington State Law Mandating Clergy to Report Child Abuse

DOJ sues Washington state over law requiring clergy to report abuse, citing First Amendment concerns.

#doj, #washington, #clergy, #childabuse, #firstamendment

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Supreme Court Lifts Injunction, Allowing Trump's Federal Workforce Layoffs

The Supreme Court allows Trump's executive order on federal layoffs to proceed, sparking legal and public service concerns.

#supremecourt, #layoffs, #trumpadministration, #federalworkforce

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Elon Musk Launches 'America Party' After Dispute with Trump

Elon Musk departs from Trump to form 'America Party', aiming for fiscal responsibility and disrupting the two-party system.

#elonmusk, #politics, #americaparty, #trump

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President Trump Pressures Fed for Major Interest Rate Cuts

Trump urges Fed to slash rates, intensifying tensions with Chair Powell amid economic debates.

#trump, #federalreserve, #interestrates, #economy, #jeromepowell

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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Disabled Students in Landmark Decision

SCOTUS harmonizes legal standards, easing discrimination claims for disabled students.

#supremecourt, #disabilityrights, #education

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Trump Enacts 50% Tariff on Copper Imports to Boost Domestic Production

President Trump announces a 50% tariff on copper imports, sparking market surges and concerns over trade tensions.

#trump, #copper, #tariffs, #trade, #economy

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Controversial Washington Law Mandates Clergy to Report Child Abuse

Washington's new law mandating clergy to report child abuse sparks legal battle and debate over religious freedom.

#washington, #childabuse, #religiousfreedom, #law

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Elon Musk Launches 'America Party' Amid Tensions with President Trump

Elon Musk forms the 'America Party' after a social media poll, challenging the U.S. two-party system amid clashes with President Trump.

#elonmusk, #politics, #america, #trump, #politicalparty

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Trump Plans 50% Tariff on Copper Imports to Boost Domestic Production

President Trump announces a 50% tariff on copper imports, sparking market surge and global trade concerns.

#trump, #copper, #tariff, #trade

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Elon Musk Launches 'America Party' to Challenge US Two-Party System

Elon Musk's 'America Party' aims to disrupt US politics, focusing on tech and fiscal conservatism to influence Congress.

#elonmusk, #americaparty, #politics, #donaldtrump

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Trump Nominates Financier Benjamin Black as CEO of U.S. Development Finance Corporation

Benjamin Black nominated by Trump to lead U.S. Development Finance Corporation, pending Senate confirmation.

#uspolitics, #trump, #usdfc, #benjaminblack

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Trump Signs Order to Reform Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Boost Reactor Licensing

President Trump aims to expedite nuclear reactor licensing with an executive order, raising questions about safety and regulatory integrity.

#trump, #nuclear, #energy, #regulatoryreform

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Netanyahu and Trump Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

Israeli PM Netanyahu and U.S. President Trump meet to discuss a Gaza ceasefire, amid controversy and humanitarian concerns.

#gaza, #israel, #trump, #netanyahu, #ceasefire

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Unprecedented Federal Workforce Reductions Initiated by the Trump Administration in 2025

In 2025, the Trump administration's workforce cuts impact VA, HHS, and IRS. Legal challenges and implications for federal operations unfold.

#trumpadministration, #federalworkforce, #veteransaffairs, #healthandhumanservices, #internalrevenueservice