Politics

Politics

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

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Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Dismissed by Constitutional Court

Thailand's Constitutional Court ousts PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra for ethical violations, fueling political instability amid border conflict.

#thailand, #paetongtarnshinawatra, #politicalinstability, #bordeconflict

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Federal Reserve Governor Challenges Trump's Attempted Dismissal Over Fraud Allegations

Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over dismissal, sparking debate on Fed independence.

#federalreserve, #trump, #lisacook, #lawsuit

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Texas Redistricting Plan Sparks Legal Battles and Political Tensions

Texas's new GOP-backed redistricting map faces lawsuits and claims of racial gerrymandering, impacting future U.S. House dynamics.

#texas, #redistricting, #gop, #votingrights, #congress

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ECB Warns of Global Financial Risks Amid Political Interference in Federal Reserve

ECB official warns Trump's actions threaten Federal Reserve independence, risk global financial stability.

#ecb, #federalreserve, #trump, #monetarypolicy

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DNC Reevaluates Primary Calendar for 2028, South Carolina's Position at Stake

Democrats review 2028 primary calendar, reconsidering South Carolina's lead role to better reflect party diversity.

#democrats, #primarycalendar, #2028election, #uspolitics

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Meta Launches Pro-AI Super PAC to Influence California Politics

Meta Platforms unveils a super PAC to support pro-AI candidates in California, aiming to influence state-level tech regulations.

#meta, #AI, #california, #politics

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President Trump's Dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Sparks Legal Battle and Market Turmoil

Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged fraud; legal and market shockwaves follow.

#trump, #federalreserve, #lisacook, #mortgagefraud, #financialmarkets

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Meta Forms Super PAC to Influence California's Tech Regulations

Meta launches a super PAC to support pro-AI candidates in California, investing heavily in state politics to influence tech regulations.

#meta, #california, #superpac, #technology, #ai

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Meta Launches Super PAC to Back AI-Friendly Candidates in California

Meta Platforms forms a super PAC to support candidates advocating AI innovation in California, impacting the 2026 gubernatorial race.

#meta, #ai, #california, #superpac, #regulation

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President Trump Mandates Historical Revision in Federal Cultural Institutions

Trump's new executive order mandates federal museums revise exhibits to highlight 'American exceptionalism' and remove 'divisive' narratives.

#trump, #history, #americanexceptionalism, #smithsonian

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Samoa Prepares for Crucial General Election Amid Political Turbulence

Samoa faces a pivotal election on Aug 29, 2025, after PM Mataʻafa's government collapse. A significant political shift looms.

#samoa, #generalelection, #fiamemataafa, #politicalcrisis

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President Trump Imposes New Tariffs to Reduce U.S. Deficit

President Trump imposes 10% tariffs on imports, aiming to cut U.S. deficit by $4 trillion, sparking trade tensions.

#trump, #tariffs, #uspolitics, #economy, #trade

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Trump Appoints Democrat as Interim FERC Chairman Amidst Pending Nominations

President Trump appoints Democrat David Rosner as interim FERC Chairman; GOP nominees awaiting Senate confirmation.

#trump, #ferc, #energy, #politics, #rosner

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Public Broadcasting Faces Crisis: CPB to Shutter Following Federal Defunding

CPB to cease operations by 2026 after $1.1B funding cut, endangering public media in rural areas.

#CPB, #publicbroadcasting, #federalfunding, #NPR, #PBS

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President Trump Declares National Energy Emergency with Executive Order 14156

Executive Order 14156 directs expedited development and transport of domestic energy resources, sparking legal challenges and impacting renewables.

#trump, #energy, #executiveorder, #lawsuit, #environment