Politics

U.S. and China Reach Framework Agreement on TikTok Ownership Transition

U.S. and China agree to transition TikTok to American ownership, addressing national security concerns before ByteDance deadline.

#tiktok, #uschinatrade, #nationalsecurity, #technology, #bytedance

Federal Judge Blocks President Trump's Attempt to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Judge blocks Trump's attempt to remove Fed's Lisa Cook, citing independence and due process concerns.

#trump, #lisa cook, #federal reserve, #politics, #us

Trump Signs Executive Orders to End Cashless Bail

President Trump aims to end cashless bail policies, triggering debate on public safety and civil liberties.

#politics, #trump, #bailreform, #aclu

Pentagon Plans to Deploy National Guard to Chicago, Sparking Controversy

President Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago faces opposition over legal and social concerns.

#trump, #chicago, #nationalguard, #politics, #legal

Norway's Labour Party Wins Re-election as Wealth Tax Debate Intensifies

Norway's Labour Party secures re-election, highlighting wealth tax debate amid economic challenges and youth engagement.

#norway, #elections, #wealthtax, #labourparty, #progressparty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns Amid Electoral Defeats and Economic Challenges

PM Shigeru Ishiba resigns as Japan faces LDP losses, rising inflation, and political shifts. Leadership contest set for October.

#japan, #politics, #ldp, #economy, #leadership

Upcoming UN Secretary-General Selection Sparks Reform Talks

Reforms to make UN Secretary-General selection more transparent and inclusive gain traction ahead of 2026.

#un, #secretarygeneral, #diplomacy, #genderrepresentation

France Braces for Political Crisis as PM Bayrou Faces Confidence Vote

France faces turmoil as PM Bayrou's austerity plan spurs a crucial confidence vote amid mounting opposition.

#france, #austerity, #politicalcrisis, #bayrou, #confidencevote

Senate Confirms Key Figures in Shift to Fossil Fuel Dominance at Department of Energy

Senate confirms Chris Wright and James P. Danly, signaling a U.S. energy policy shift towards fossil fuel expansion.

#energy, #fossilfuels, #politics, #usenergy

Supreme Court Ruling Allows Enforcing Public Camping Bans Amid Homelessness Debate

Supreme Court ruling allows cities to enforce public camping bans, sparking controversy on homelessness policies.

#supremecourt, #homelessness, #citypolicies, #publiccamping

Federal Reserve Governor Sues Trump Over Alleged Unlawful Dismissal

Lisa Cook challenges Trump's authority to remove her, citing unproven fraud claims and Federal Reserve independence.

#federalreserve, #lisacook, #donaldtrump, #lawsuit, #independence

Stephen Miran Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Fed Nomination and Independence

Stephen Miran's Fed nomination raises concerns over political interference and independence. Senate hearing escalates debate on its autonomy.

#fed, #trump, #stephenmiran, #monetarypolicy

Controversial CDC Overhaul by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sparks Bipartisan Criticism

HHS Secretary Kennedy's CDC policies face bipartisan backlash over vaccine access and leadership changes, raising public health concerns.

#CDC, #vaccine, #RobertFKennedyJr, #publichealth

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