Politics

Angela Rayner Admits £40,000 Stamp Duty Underpayment; Faces Political Scrutiny

UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner's stamp duty error highlights tax transparency issues, sparking political debate and scrutiny.

#ukpolitics, #stampduty, #angelarayner, #taxtransparency

Federal Court Blocks Use of Alien Enemies Act for Venezuelan Deportations

A US court has halted Trump's bid to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act, citing a lack of evidence for "invasion."

#us, #politics, #immigration, #deportation, #courtruling

Trump Administration Moves to End Cashless Bail Policies with Executive Orders

President Trump signs executive orders to challenge cashless bail in D.C. and beyond, stirring debate on public safety and federal authority.

#politics, #trump, #cashlessbail, #executiveorders, #criminaljustice

Judge Halts Deportation of Unaccompanied Guatemalan Minors Amid Legal Challenge

Temporary restraining order issued to protect Guatemalan minors from deportation, questioning Trump's immigration policies and legal protections.

#immigration, #guatemala, #deportation, #trumpadministration, #legalprotection

Judge Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles

Federal judge rules Trump's National Guard deployment in L.A. violated the Posse Comitatus Act, raising concerns over military use in civilian law enforcement.

#trump, #nationalguard, #immigration, #california, #law

Former CDC Directors Condemn Political Interference by HHS Secretary

Nine former CDC directors criticize HHS Secretary Kennedy for politicizing public health and undermining CDC's integrity.

#cdc, #publichealth, #rfkjr, #politicalinterference

French PM François Bayrou Faces Critical Confidence Vote Amid Budget Controversy

French PM Bayrou seeks approval for 2026 budget; faces opposition and calls for snap elections.

#france, #budget, #politics, #confidencevote, #elections

U.S. Revokes VEU Status for TSMC, Impacting Semiconductor Supply Chain in China

U.S. revokes Taiwan's TSMC VEU status, requiring export licenses for chip equipment, affecting semiconductor supply chain in China.

#semiconductors, #tsmc, #uschinarelations, #exports

Trump Dismisses Fed Governor Lisa Cook Amid Allegations of Mortgage Fraud, Sparking Legal Battle

President Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud claims, challenging Fed's independence.

#trump, #lisa cook, #federal reserve, #mortgage fraud, #politics

Court Rules Against Trump's Tariffs: Presidential Authority Challenged

Federal Circuit Court rules Trump's tariffs exceeded presidential power. Potential impact on global trade and legal precedents is profound.

#trump, #tariffs, #uspolitics, #trade, #courtruling

Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Proceed With Education Department Layoffs

US Supreme Court permits Trump admin to lay off 1,300 Education Dept staff, stirring national debate over federal education role.

#supremecourt, #trumpadministration, #education, #civilrights, #layoffs

Trump's $4.9 Billion Foreign Aid Cut Sparks Congressional Showdown, Raises Shutdown Fears

As a potential shutdown looms, Trump's move to cancel foreign aid intensifies fiscal tensions in Congress.

#trump, #foreignaid, #congress, #governmentshutdown

Trump Administration Enforces Oversight on Smithsonian Museums to Align with Nationalist Narratives

Trump orders Smithsonian museums to align content with nationalist views, sparking debate over political interference.

#trump, #smithsonian, #americanhistory, #politics, #museums

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

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