Politics

Politics

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

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U.S. Health Secretary Dismisses CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel, Sparks Controversy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removes CDC's vaccine panel over alleged conflicts, appoints skeptics, altering U.S. vaccine policy landscape.

#vaccinepolicy, #cdc, #robertfkennedyjr, #publichealth

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Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed During Homeland Security Press Conference, Sparking Outcry

Senator Padilla's removal by Secret Service at Kristi Noem's press conference ignites debate on federal immigration policies.

#politics, #immigration, #alexpadilla, #kristinoem

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Trump's Investment Initiative Aims to Expedite $1 Billion-Plus Projects

President Trump introduces measures to fast-track federal permits for $1bn investments, sparking economic and environmental debates.

#trump, #investment, #economy, #environment, #politics

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ICE Raids in Los Angeles Spark Protests and Military Deployment

ICE raids in LA lead to over 100 arrests, sparking protests and a controversial military deployment under Trump.

#ice, #immigration, #protests, #military, #trump

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Polish PM Donald Tusk Wins Confidence Vote Amid Political Tensions

Prime Minister Donald Tusk secures confidence vote in Poland, faces challenges with nationalist President-elect Nawrocki's veto power.

#poland, #donaldtusk, #politics, #confidencevote, #nationalism

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President Trump Reinstates Controversial Travel Ban Affecting 19 Countries

Trump reinstates a travel ban citing national security; massive backlash ensues as affected nations respond with diplomatic measures.

#donaldtrump, #travelban, #nationalsecurity, #diplomacy

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WorldPride 2025 Rally in Washington, D.C. Condemns Trump Administration's Policies

Thousands rally at Lincoln Memorial to protest policies impacting LGBTQ+ rights during WorldPride's 50th anniversary.

#worldpride, #lgbtq, #trumpadministration, #transgenderrights, #protest

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U.S. Congress Passes Landmark $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

Congress approves historic $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill boosting transportation, utilities, and broadband for economic and social growth.

#infrastructure, #congress, #bipartisan, #economy, #jobs

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Trump Deploys U.S. Marines to Los Angeles Amidst Immigration Protests

Trump sends Marines to support ICE in LA, sparking legal battle over federal authority and state rights.

#trump, #marines, #losangeles, #immigration, #statesrights

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Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency in Pivotal Election

Lee Jae-myung secures presidency in South Korea after former President Yoon's impeachment, signaling a major political shift.

#southkorea, #election, #impeachment, #leejaemyung, #diplomacy

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Trump Administration Faces Legal Battles Over Massive Layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education

Legal challenges arise as Trump administration's Department of Education layoffs threaten civil rights enforcement.

#trumpadministration, #education, #layoffs, #civilrights

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Trump Administration Proposes Drastic Budget Cuts to Tribal Colleges

White House budget cuts threaten funding for Tribal Colleges, causing student activism and political debate.

#trumpadministration, #tribalcolleges, #budgetcuts, #education

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Lee Jae-myung Elected President of South Korea Amid Political Upheaval

Lee Jae-myung wins presidency in South Korea, following Yoon's impeachment, amid calls for democratic and economic reform.

#southkorea, #election2025, #politicalreform

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ACLU and NEA Sue U.S. Education Department Over DEI Directive

ACLU and NEA challenge federal directive threatening funding for DEI initiatives, citing First Amendment and academic freedom concerns.

#education, #lawsuit, #DEI, #FirstAmendment

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High-Stakes U.S.-China Trade Talks Set for London Amid Rising Tensions

Delegations from the U.S. and China to address escalating trade tensions in London, focusing on tariffs and export controls.

#uschina, #tradetalks, #tariffs, #rareearths, #semiconductors