Politics

Politics

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

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Trump Administration Plans Major Federal Workforce Reductions

Trump plans to cut 300,000 federal jobs, sparking legal and social debates.

#trumpadministration, #federalworkforce, #unions, #layoffs, #uspolitics

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Activists Urge Trump to Oppose Limits on Pesticide Regulation Ahead of Midterms

MAHA activists warn President Trump against supporting EPA regulation limits, citing potential midterm election impacts.

#maha, #pesticides, #trump, #epa, #publichealth

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to Meet U.S. President Trump in Historic Summit

Lee Jae Myung to discuss security and economy with Donald Trump in landmark meeting.

#southkorea, #us, #trump, #summit, #economy

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U.S. Imposes Tariffs on India Amid Rising Trade Tensions

U.S. escalates trade tensions with India by imposing 50% tariffs, citing Russian oil imports, raising concerns over strategic cooperation.

#usindiarelations, #tariffs, #russianoil, #tradeconflict

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Myanmar Junta Announces 2025-2026 Elections Amidst Skepticism and Conflict

Myanmar's planned 2025-2026 elections face skepticism amid political turmoil and international condemnation.

#myanmar, #elections, #military, #politics

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Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas' Mandate to Display Ten Commandments in Schools

Judge blocks Arkansas law mandating Ten Commandments in schools, citing First Amendment concerns amid ongoing national debate.

#arkansas, #tencommandments, #firstamendment, #religion, #education

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Defunding of CPB: A Historic Shift in American Public Media Landscape

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after $1.1B funding cut by Rescissions Act 2025, impacting public media stations nationwide.

#publicmedia, #fundingcut, #politics, #trump, #cpb

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Trump Nominates E.J. Antoni to Lead Bureau of Labor Statistics Amid Controversy

Trump nominates E.J. Antoni as BLS chief after controversial firing of Erika McEntarfer. Senate confirmation expected to be contentious.

#trump, #bls, #economics, #politics

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South Korean President Lee Meets Trump to Forge Strategic Partnerships

South Korean President Lee to meet Trump in Washington for a key summit on August 25, focusing on security and economic collaboration.

#southkorea, #ustrump, #summit, #trade, #defense

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Activists Urge Trump to Oppose House Bill Limiting Pesticide Regulations

MAHA movement calls on Trump to reject bill provisions limiting EPA's authority on PFAS chemicals, warning of political risks.

#trump, #environment, #pesticide, #health, #epa

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President Trump’s Federal Takeover of D.C. Police Sparks Controversy

President Trump invokes Section 740 to control D.C. police, claims rising crime, despite data showing declines; sparks debate on federal authority.

#trump, #washingtondc, #police, #federalintervention

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South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung to Meet President Trump for Key Summit

President Lee and President Trump to discuss security alliance and economic cooperation as tariffs impact trade relations.

#southkorea, #uspolitics, #trade, #tariffs

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Trump Extends U.S.-China Trade Truce for 90 Days Amid Ongoing Negotiations

President Trump extends trade truce with China, maintaining tariffs for 90 days to resolve key issues like intellectual property and fentanyl production.

#trade, #trump, #china, #tariffs, #economy

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Controversy Erupts as President Trump Fires BLS Commissioner Over Jobs Report

President Trump fires BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer over disputed jobs report, raising concerns of data politicization.

#trump, #bureauoflaborstatistics, #jobsreport, #economy, #politicalinfluence

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South Korean President Pardons Ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk Amid Controversy

President Lee Jae Myung grants a controversial pardon to Cho Kuk, sparking debate on national unity and justice ahead of Liberation Day.

#southkorea, #chokuk, #pardon, #politics, #leejaemyung