Politics

Politics

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

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Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas' Mandate to Display Ten Commandments in Schools

Judge blocks Arkansas law mandating Ten Commandments in schools, citing First Amendment concerns amid ongoing national debate.

#arkansas, #tencommandments, #firstamendment, #religion, #education

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Defunding of CPB: A Historic Shift in American Public Media Landscape

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after $1.1B funding cut by Rescissions Act 2025, impacting public media stations nationwide.

#publicmedia, #fundingcut, #politics, #trump, #cpb

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Trump Nominates E.J. Antoni to Lead Bureau of Labor Statistics Amid Controversy

Trump nominates E.J. Antoni as BLS chief after controversial firing of Erika McEntarfer. Senate confirmation expected to be contentious.

#trump, #bls, #economics, #politics

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South Korean President Lee Meets Trump to Forge Strategic Partnerships

South Korean President Lee to meet Trump in Washington for a key summit on August 25, focusing on security and economic collaboration.

#southkorea, #ustrump, #summit, #trade, #defense

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Activists Urge Trump to Oppose House Bill Limiting Pesticide Regulations

MAHA movement calls on Trump to reject bill provisions limiting EPA's authority on PFAS chemicals, warning of political risks.

#trump, #environment, #pesticide, #health, #epa

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President Trump’s Federal Takeover of D.C. Police Sparks Controversy

President Trump invokes Section 740 to control D.C. police, claims rising crime, despite data showing declines; sparks debate on federal authority.

#trump, #washingtondc, #police, #federalintervention

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South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung to Meet President Trump for Key Summit

President Lee and President Trump to discuss security alliance and economic cooperation as tariffs impact trade relations.

#southkorea, #uspolitics, #trade, #tariffs

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Trump Extends U.S.-China Trade Truce for 90 Days Amid Ongoing Negotiations

President Trump extends trade truce with China, maintaining tariffs for 90 days to resolve key issues like intellectual property and fentanyl production.

#trade, #trump, #china, #tariffs, #economy

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Controversy Erupts as President Trump Fires BLS Commissioner Over Jobs Report

President Trump fires BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer over disputed jobs report, raising concerns of data politicization.

#trump, #bureauoflaborstatistics, #jobsreport, #economy, #politicalinfluence

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South Korean President Pardons Ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk Amid Controversy

President Lee Jae Myung grants a controversial pardon to Cho Kuk, sparking debate on national unity and justice ahead of Liberation Day.

#southkorea, #chokuk, #pardon, #politics, #leejaemyung

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Chris Wright Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Energy, Sparking Debate on Fossil Fuels

Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Energy, highlighting focus on fossil fuels under Trump's administration.

#chriswright, #energy, #politics, #trumpadministration, #fossilfuels

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Trump Urges China to Quadruple U.S. Soybean Imports as Tariff Truce Nears End

President Trump calls for a significant increase in U.S. soybean exports to China as their tariff truce deadline looms, impacting global trade dynamics.

#trump, #china, #soybeans, #trade, #tariffs

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President Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on Over 60 Countries

Trump's new tariffs target imports from over 60 countries, escalating global trade tensions and potentially triggering retaliatory measures.

#trump, #tariffs, #globaltrade, #economy, #politics

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Trump Brokers Historic Peace Agreement Between Armenia and Azerbaijan

U.S. President Trump facilitates peace, launching TRIPP corridor aimed at stabilizing Armenia-Azerbaijan relations.

#armenia, #azerbaijan, #donaldtrump, #peaceagreement

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Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Goods Over Russian Oil Imports

US imposes 25% tariffs on Indian goods over Russian oil imports, straining bilateral relations and impacting the Indian export market.

#usindiarelations, #tariffs, #russianoil, #donaldtrump