Politics

Politics

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

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Mali Junta Dissolves Political Parties as Protests Erupt

Mali's military-led government dissolves political parties, sparking protests and international condemnation.

#mali, #protests, #democracy, #politics, #africa

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Italian Constitutional Court Rulings Impact Reproductive Rights and LGBTQ+ Families

Italian court upholds IVF ban for single women, advances LGBTQ+ parental rights.

#italy, #reproductiverights, #lgbtq, #ivf

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to Dismantle Department of Education

Judge blocks Trump's bid to close the Department of Education; orders reinstatement of 1,300 employees.

#trump, #education, #federalcourt, #uspolitics

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Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Defund DEI Programs in Public Schools

Judge blocks Trump admin's effort to defund public schools over DEI, igniting national debate.

#education, #law, #diversity, #equity, #inclusion

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Nationwide May Day Protests Against Trump Administration's Policies

On May Day 2025, the 50501 movement led nationwide protests in 50 states against President Trump's policies, uniting diverse groups in defense of democratic values.

#protests, #trumpadministration, #50501movement, #mayday

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Vatican's Role in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Remains Uncertain as New Pope Steps In

The Vatican's neutrality could make it a mediator in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, but its role is yet unclear under Pope Leo XIV.

#vatican, #russia, #ukraine, #peacetalks, #popeleoXIV

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DOJ Launches Criminal Probe into Andrew Cuomo's Pandemic Handling

DOJ investigates former Governor Cuomo over COVID-19 nursing home death allegations amid his NYC mayoral campaign.

#andrewcuomo, #covid19, #doj, #newyork, #politics

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Investigation into First Lady Casey DeSantis' Charity Raises Questions of Financial Misconduct

Prosecutors probe Hope Florida Foundation on $10M Medicaid settlement misuse, linked to Casey DeSantis' welfare program.

#florida, #politics, #desantis, #law, #nonprofit

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Hungary Becomes First EU Member to Withdraw from International Criminal Court

Hungary exits ICC, questioning its political neutrality amid criticism and international debate.

#hungary, #icc, #politics, #internationalrelations

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U.S. Senate Moves Forward with GENIUS Act to Regulate Stablecoins

Senate advances GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins, amid opposition over potential conflicts of interest linked to President Trump's ventures.

#cryptocurrency, #stablecoins, #trump, #uspolitics, #geniusact

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House Republican Bill Threatens Clean Energy Growth

A GOP bill seeks to phase out clean energy tax credits, raising industry concerns about economic and job losses.

#cleanenergy, #solarpower, #taxcredits, #renewables, #republicans

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House Budget Committee Pushes Trump's Tax Legislation to House Vote

Trump's tax bill advances; aims to extend tax cuts, increase defense spending, sparks GOP divisions.

#taxlegislation, #trump, #gop, #uspolitics

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Decommissioning of Key NOAA Databases Spurs Climate Preparedness Concerns

NOAA shuts down critical climate databases amid budget cuts, sparking concerns over climate research and disaster response.

#noaa, #budgetcuts, #climatechange, #trumpadministration

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Trump Administration Proposes Elimination of NEA and NEH in 2026 Federal Budget

Trump's 2026 budget proposal includes axing NEA and NEH, impacting arts funding nationwide, sparking legal and cultural debate.

#trump, #nea, #neh, #artsfunding, #federalbudget

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US and China Agree to Temporary Tariff Reduction Amid Trade Tensions

US and China reduce tariffs temporarily, signaling a de-escalation in trade conflict but challenges remain for lasting resolution.

#us, #china, #trade, #tariffs, #economy