Politics

Politics

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

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U.S. Court Rules Against Google in Major Antitrust Case

U.S. judge rules Google holds illegal monopolies in online ad tech; DOJ may seek breakup.

#antitrust, #google, #digital advertising, #doj

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President Trump Meets Italian Prime Minister Meloni at White House Amidst Trade Tensions

Trump and Meloni discuss trade tensions and global economic stability during their White House meeting.

#us-eu trade, #trump, #meloni, #tariffs, #global economy

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President Trump's Surprise Role in U.S.-Japan Trade Talks Highlights Tariff Tensions

President Trump's unexpected participation in U.S.-Japan trade talks underscores the urgency to resolve ongoing tariff disputes.

#us-japan relations, #trade negotiations, #tariffs, #donald trump, #japanese automobiles

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The Wrongful Deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: A Legal and Political Battle

A U.S.-El Salvador deportation error sparks complex legal and political disputes on judicial and immigrant rights.

#deportation, #immigration, #judicial authority, #us politics, #individual rights

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NAACP Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Anti-DEI Directives

NAACP sues U.S. Dept. of Education over directives threatening DEI programs, sparking national debate on educational equity.

#education, #deI, #naacp, #civil rights, #lawsuit

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50501 Movement Plans Nationwide Events Against Trump Administration

Grassroots protests on April 19 to support marginalized groups across the U.S.

#50501 movement, #protests, #trump administration, #community engagement

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DOJ Files Antitrust Lawsuit to Block UnitedHealth's $3.3 Billion Acquisition of Amedisys

The DOJ sues to block UnitedHealth Group's acquisition of Amedisys, citing reduced competition and higher patient costs.

#antitrust, #doj, #unitedhealth, #acquisitions, #healthcare

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DOJ Enacts Controversial Social Media Policy Under New Deputy Attorney General

The DOJ's new policy restricts employee social media conduct to prevent political bias, sparking free speech concerns.

#doj, #social media, #policy, #todd blanche, #free speech

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President Trump Revokes AI Safety Policies: Executive Order 14179

Trump's Executive Order 14179 focuses on AI leadership and competitiveness, revoking Biden's safety policies to promote innovation.

#ai, #trump, #executive order, #biden, #us politics

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White House Proposal Seeks Major Cuts to NASA's Earth Sciences Budget

Proposed budget cuts aim to slash NASA's Earth Sciences funding by 47%, prompting widespread concern from scientists and lawmakers.

#NASA, #climate research, #budget cuts, #Earth sciences, #space exploration

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Hungary's New Constitutional Amendment Sparks LGBTQ+ Rights Controversy

Hungary's new constitutional amendment restricting LGBTQ+ rights ignites mass protests and international criticism.

#hungary, #lgbtq+, #human rights, #protests, #viktor orbán

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DOJ Implements New Social Media Policy Restricting Employee Activities

The DOJ's new policy curbs employees' social media activities to maintain impartiality, sparking free speech concerns.

#doj, #social media, #policy, #free speech

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President Trump Appointed as Chairman of the Kennedy Center, Sparking Debate

President Trump takes direct control of Kennedy Center, sparking national debate over politics in the arts.

#trump, #kennedy center, #arts and culture, #politics, #governance

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U.S. Temporarily Exempts Electronics from 125% Tariff on Chinese Imports

U.S. exempts electronics from 125% tariff on Chinese imports, easing tech sector strain amid ongoing trade tensions.

#us-china relations, #trade policy, #semiconductor tariffs, #technology, #market impact

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Bipartisan Senators Unveil 'Fix Our Forests Act' to Combat Wildfire Crisis

Senators propose 'Fix Our Forests Act' to reform forest management amidst rising wildfires in the Western U.S.

#wildfires, #forest management, #legislation, #bipartisan, #environment