Politics

Politics

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

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Trump Sets 50-Day Deadline for Russia: Ceasefire or Face Tariffs

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Russia unless ceasefire agreed in 50 days, backed by NATO's military aid to Ukraine.

#trump, #russia, #ukraine, #nato, #ceasefire

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Supreme Court Backs Trump's Move to Dismantle Department of Education

Supreme Court approves mass layoffs at the Department of Education, enabling Trump's plan to transfer its functions to other federal agencies.

#supremecourt, #trumpadministration, #educationpolicy, #federalgovernment

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Trump Announces 30% Tariff on EU and Mexico Imports Sparking Global Trade Tension

President Trump imposes 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico, escalating trade tensions and prompting potential retaliations.

#trump, #tariffs, #eu, #mexico, #trade

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Trump Imposes 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico, Sparking Global Economic Concerns

President Trump's 30% tariffs on EU and Mexican imports prompt worries about disrupted supply chains and trade tensions.

#trump, #tariffs, #trade, #us, #economy

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Zohran Mamdani's Surprising Win: A Progressive Wave in NYC Politics

Zohran Mamdani's victory in the NYC mayoral primary marks a shift towards progressive policies, challenging traditional Democratic views.

#politics, #nyc, #election, #progressive, #housing

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Japan’s Upcoming Election: LDP Faces Potential Loss in Upper House Amid Economic Challenges

Japan's ruling LDP may lose its upper house majority in the upcoming election, affecting economic policies amidst rising inflation and U.S. tariffs.

#japan, #elections, #ldp, #boj, #economy

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Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Cases on Transgender Athlete Participation

The Supreme Court will hear key cases on transgender athlete bans, impacting Title IX and Equal Protection Clause interpretations.

#supremecourt, #transgenderrights, #titleix, #equalprotection

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to End Haitian TPS Early

Judge halts Trump administration's plan to end TPS for Haitians, preserving legal protections till 2026.

#tps, #haitianimmigrants, #trumpadministration, #immigrationpolicy

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Dr. Carla Hayden Joins Mellon Foundation Following Controversial Dismissal

Dr. Carla Hayden, after her dismissal by Trump, becomes a senior fellow at the Mellon Foundation, highlighting her dedication to knowledge preservation.

#culturalinstitutions, #trumpadministration, #libraryofcongress, #publicservice

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California Enacts CEQA Reforms to Expedite Housing Development

California's new CEQA reforms aim to fast-track housing projects by streamlining environmental reviews, addressing the state's housing crisis.

#california, #housing, #legislation, #environmentalreform

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President Trump Announces 35% Tariff on Canadian Imports, Escalating Trade Tensions

Trump's 35% tariff on Canadian imports heightens trade tensions, citing fentanyl concerns. Canada prepares countermeasures.

#trump, #tariffs, #canada, #trade, #usmca

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Elon Musk Launches "America Party" Challenging U.S. Political Norms

Elon Musk announces the "America Party" to challenge the two-party system, escalating tensions with President Trump.

#elonmusk, #americaparty, #politics, #trump

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HHS Implements New Restrictions on Undocumented Immigrants' Access to Federal Programs

U.S. restricts undocumented immigrants from federal health programs, reversing a 1998 policy. Impact expected on public health and immigrant communities.

#politics, #health, #immigration, #uspolicy

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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