Politics

Politics

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

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State Attorneys General Challenge Federal AI Regulation Moratorium

40 state attorneys general oppose a 10-year moratorium on local AI regulation in Trump's tax bill, citing consumer protection concerns.

#ai, #regulation, #politics, #trump, #technology

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Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court's Support for Federal Workforce Downsizing

Trump administration appeals to U.S. Supreme Court to lift restraining order on federal workforce downsizing plan.

#trumpadministration, #supremecourt, #federalworkforcedownsizing, #executiveorder

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Republicans Introduce 'One Big Beautiful Bill' with Major Tax and Policy Changes

GOP's new bill includes tax reforms, 'MAGA accounts' for newborns, and sparks political debate.

#politics, #gop, #magaaccounts, #taxreform, #uspolitics

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Debate Erupts Over Proposed $50 Million Jet Purchase for DHS

A proposed $50 million DHS jet purchase sparks debate over luxury versus necessity in government spending priorities.

#DHS, #governmentspending, #nationalsecurity, #luxurytravel

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Albania to Host Sixth European Political Community Summit in 2025

Tirana, Albania, hosts the 2025 EPC Summit, a pivotal European political gathering focused on security, economy, and EU enlargement.

#europe, #albania, #epc, #eu, #summit

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DNI Gabbard Dismisses Top Intelligence Officials Amid Controversy

DNI Tulsi Gabbard dismisses senior officials over policy disputes; raises concerns on intelligence politicization.

#dni, #uspolitics, #intelligence, #deportation

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House Committee Advances Trump's Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill

House committee backs Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'; proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP spark partisan debate.

#trump, #taxreform, #medicaid, #snap, #politics

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DNI Tulsi Gabbard Dismisses Senior Officials Amid Efforts to Depoliticize Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard dismisses senior officials to depoliticize intelligence, sparking debate over Venezuelan deportations and national security.

#intelligence, #tulsigabbard, #venezuelandeportations, #politics

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Congress Amid Measles Outbreak

U.S. Health Sec. RFK Jr. testifies before Congress on HHS cuts and a record measles outbreak.

#health, #measles, #congress, #hhs, #rfkjr

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U.S. and Saudi Arabia Forge Historic Economic Partnership

Trump and Saudi Crown Prince sign $600 billion economic pact, bolstering ties in AI, energy, and defense.

#us, #saudiarabia, #economy, #ai, #defense

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U.S. Eases AI Chip Export Restrictions to Strengthen Alliances with Saudi Arabia and UAE

U.S. to allow AI chip exports to Saudi Arabia and UAE, countering China's tech influence and boosting alliances.

#technology, #us, #saudiarabia, #uae, #china

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Bangladesh's Election Commission Suspends Awami League's Registration Amidst Political Turmoil

Bangladesh's Election Commission halts Awami League's participation in elections, citing national security concerns and war crimes probes.

#bangladesh, #elections, #awamileague, #sheikhhasina, #politicalcrisis

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U.S. Department of Energy Proposes Major Deregulation to Boost Domestic Production

DOE plans major deregulation to cut oversight, boost domestic energy, potentially saving $11B. Major shifts involved, including appliance regulation cuts.

#energy, #regulation, #doe, #deregulation, #environment

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Mali's Military Junta Dissolves Political Parties Amid Rising Social Unrest

Mali's junta dissolves political parties, intensifying unrest and stifling democratic efforts.

#mali, #politicalunrest, #militaryjunta, #democracy

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EPA Challenges Stop-Start Technology in Vehicles: A Move Against Emission Reduction?

EPA's move to challenge stop-start vehicle technology sparks debate on balancing consumer preferences with environmental benefits.

#epa, #vehicles, #emissions, #technology