Politics

Senate Approves Spending Bill to End Historic Government Shutdown

U.S. Senate passes spending package 60-40, moving to House to end longest government shutdown.

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Historic US-Syria Meeting: President Trump Hosts Syrian President al-Sharaa at White House

President Trump hosts Syria's President al-Sharaa, marking a historic diplomatic meeting since 1946.

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Senate Advances Bipartisan Resolution to End Longest Government Shutdown

The U.S. Senate moves to end the historic government shutdown with a bipartisan funding resolution, pending House approval.

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Senate Blocks Resolution to Curb Trump's Military Authority Over Venezuela

U.S. Senate narrowly blocks resolution limiting Trump's military power in Venezuela, fueling debate on executive and congressional roles.

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Democratic Surge in 2025 Elections Signals Shift in U.S. Politics

Democrats win key elections in New Jersey and Virginia, hinting at shifts ahead of 2026 midterms.

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Peru Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Mexico Over Asylum for Ex-PM

Peru severs ties with Mexico due to asylum for ex-PM Betssy Chávez amid coup allegations.

#peru, #mexico, #diplomacy, #asylum, #betssychavez

Nancy Pelosi Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026, Concluding Nearly 40 Years in Congress

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announces her retirement, shaping Democratic leadership dynamics.

#nancy pelosi, #us politics, #democratic party, #congress

U.S. Military's Lethal Airstrike in Pacific Escalates War on Drugs, Spurs Legal Debate

U.S. airstrike on suspected drug vessel kills two, raising legal concerns over extrajudicial actions amid Trump administration's campaign.

#usmilitary, #drugs, #trumpadministration, #venezuela

Vice President JD Vance Criticizes EU Democratic Practices at Munich Security Conference

VP JD Vance's Munich speech sparks U.S.-Europe diplomatic tensions over democratic values.

#europe, #diplomacy, #democracy, #foreignpolicy, #munichsecurityconference

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan's First Female Prime Minister, Shifts Political Landscape

Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan's first female Prime Minister, but her conservative policies challenge gender equality advancements.

#japan, #prime minister, #politics, #genderequality, #sanaetakaichi

Virginia and New Jersey Gubernatorial Elections Amid Federal Shutdown

Voters in Virginia and New Jersey face gubernatorial elections as a historic federal shutdown impacts their economies.

#virginia, #newjersey, #elections2025, #governmentshutdown

National Urban League Declares "State of Emergency" for Democracy and Civil Rights

Annual report warns of democracy and civil rights rollback in the U.S., calling for urgent action.

#nationalurbanleague, #civilrights, #democracy, #votingrights

Supreme Court to Hear Pivotal Case on Presidential Authority Over Trade Tariffs

Supreme Court evaluates presidential power on trade tariffs, setting potential precedent for executive authority.

#supremecourt, #presidentialauthority, #tradepolicy, #tariffs

ACLU Sues Trump Administration Over Rollbacks in Civil Rights Oversight

The ACLU challenges DHS cuts to civil rights oversight, citing risks to marginalized communities.

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ACLU Challenges Federal Rollbacks on Civil Rights in New Lawsuit

ACLU sues U.S. government over executive orders curtailing civil rights protections, citing violations of constitutional rights and laws.

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