Politics

Politics

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

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DOJ Sues to Block UnitedHealth's Acquisition of Amedisys

DOJ sues to stop UnitedHealth's $3.3 billion Amedisys acquisition, citing antitrust concerns in home health care.

#antitrust, #unitedhealth, #doj, #healthcare, #merger

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Hungary Passes Controversial Constitutional Amendment Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights

Hungary's new constitutional amendment restricts LGBTQ+ rights, sparking protests and international criticism.

#hungary, #lgbtq, #human rights, #protests

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Urges IMF and World Bank to Return to Core Missions

Scott Bessent critiques IMF and World Bank for 'mission creep'; pushes for focus on traditional economic objectives.

#IMF, #World Bank, #Scott Bessent, #international finance

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CBS's '60 Minutes' Executive Producer Resigns Amid Trump Lawsuit and Editorial Tensions

Executive Producer Bill Owens resigns from CBS's '60 Minutes' citing editorial independence issues amid Trump's lawsuit.

#cbs, #60 minutes, #donald trump, #bill owens, #media integrity

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U.S. Vice President Advocates Stronger Ties with India in Historic Visit

VP J.D. Vance visits India to boost defense, energy, and trade relations, marking the first VP trip in over a decade.

#us-india relations, #defense, #trade, #energy, #j.d. vance

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U.S. Defense Secretary Under Investigation for Alleged Breach of Military Protocols

Pete Hegseth accused of sharing classified military info via Signal, sparking Pentagon probe and turmoil.

#pete hegseth, #signal, #department of defense, #military leak, #pentagon

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Canadian Federal Election 2025: Liberal Party Leads Amid Economic and Security Challenges

Ahead of the 2025 election, Canada's Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, leads in polls with focus on U.S. economic independence and increased defense.

#canada, #federal election, #mark carney, #liberal party, #u.s. relations

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Trump Criticizes Fed Chair, Calls for Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns

President Trump urges Fed rate cuts, causing market drop amid central bank independence concerns.

#trump, #federal reserve, #interest rates, #economic slowdown, #market reaction

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Supreme Court to Review Case Challenging ACA's Preventive Services Mandate

U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on ACA's preventive services, potentially impacting free healthcare access; decision due by June 2025.

#supreme court, #aca, #healthcare, #preventive services

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Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Powell, Threatens Removal Amid Market Turmoil

President Trump threatens Fed Chair's removal, causing market volatility and raising concerns over central bank independence.

#trump, #federal reserve, #jerome powell, #economy, #markets

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Trump Administration's Workforce Reductions Under Elon Musk's Leadership Spark Controversy

Trump administration cuts 275,000 federal jobs, raising concerns over public services and spawning protests.

#trump administration, #elon musk, #federal workforce, #layoffs, #government reform

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NAACP Sues U.S. Department of Education Over DEI Program Restrictions

NAACP sues Education Department, challenging federal directives against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

#education, #civil rights, #naacp, #lawsuit, #diversity

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Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Powell, Sparking Concerns Over Central Bank Independence

President Trump criticizes Fed Chair Powell over interest rates, stirring fears of political interference in central bank policy.

#trump, #federal reserve, #interest rates, #politics, #economy

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50501 Movement Plans Nationwide Protests Against Trump Administration Policies

The 50501 Movement to hold 400+ events nationwide on April 19, 2025, protesting Trump administration policies perceived as threats to marginalized communities.

#protests, #50501 movement, #trump administration, #civic activism

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Trump Administration Proposes Major Budget Cuts to Health Programs, Including NIH and Head Start

The Trump administration's proposed 2026 budget cuts federal health funding, sparking concerns over NIH reductions and Head Start elimination.

#trump administration, #budget cuts, #health programs, #head start, #nih