Politics

Lebanese Government Moves to Disarm Hezbollah Amid Rising Tensions

Lebanon plans to disarm Hezbollah, facing opposition amid international pressure. State aims for weapon monopoly by year-end.

#lebanon, #hezbollah, #politics, #disarmament

CPB to Shut Down After $1.1 Billion Funding Cut

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will close after Trump's 2025 funding cuts. Local stations to lose vital educational and emergency services.

#publicbroadcasting, #trump, #cpb, #defunding

Trump Narrows Search for Next Federal Reserve Chair Excluding Treasury Secretary

Trump considers Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair amid unexpected resignation of Governor Adriana Kugler.

#trump, #federalreserve, #monetarypolicy, #kevinhassett, #kevinwarsh

US and China on the Verge of a Landmark Trade Agreement

Trump signals potential China trade agreement by year's end amid ongoing negotiations and looming tariff deadline.

#us, #china, #tradeagreement, #tariffs, #trump

Texas Democrats Flee State to Block GOP Redistricting Plan

Texas Democrats flee state to block GOP-leaning redistricting plan, raising partisan tensions and potential nationwide impacts.

#texas, #democrats, #republicans, #redistricting, #congress

Federal Vaccine Policy Overhaul Under Kennedy Sparks Concern

Trump admin removes medical societies from vaccine advisory groups, raising health community alarm.

#vaccinepolicy, #healthreform, #Trumpadministration, #publichealth

House Oversight Committee Subpoenas DOJ and Former Officials in Epstein Probe

Bipartisan move by House Committee demands records and testimonies to scrutinize DOJ's handling of Epstein case.

#epstein, #subpoena, #justice, #clinton, #oversight

USCIS Implements Visa Restrictions on Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

New USCIS policy blocks visa eligibility for transgender women in women's sports, aligning with Trump's executive order.

#uscis, #transgender, #sports, #visarestrictions

Trump Signs Executive Orders to Fast-Track Nuclear Energy Expansion with SMRs

Trump's orders accelerate U.S. nuclear energy through small modular reactors for AI and data center demands.

#trump, #nuclearenergy, #smr, #uspolitics

Trump Dismisses Bureau of Labor Statistics Chief Amid Controversial Jobs Report

President Trump fires BLS Commissioner after weak jobs report, raising concerns about politicization of economic data.

#trump, #bls, #economy, #jobsreport, #politicization

Trump to Appoint New Federal Reserve Governor and BLS Commissioner Amid Job Growth Controversy

Trump to appoint new Federal Reserve governor and BLS commissioner after dismissals, raising concerns over economic data credibility.

#trump, #federalreserve, #bls, #economicpolicy, #jobs

Governor Huckabee Sanders Headlines "Salute to Liberty" in South Carolina

Governor Huckabee Sanders to speak at "Salute to Liberty" in South Carolina, marking a leadership shift in GOP politics.

#gop, #sarahhuckabeesanders, #politics, #southcarolina

New York Approves All-Electric Buildings Act to Combat Climate Change

New York mandates electric-only systems in new buildings to cut greenhouse gases, starting December 2025.

#newyork, #electricbuildings, #climatechange, #legislation

U.S. Sets Deadline for Russia to End Ukraine Conflict Amid Escalating Tensions

U.S. demands Russia cease Ukraine conflict by August 8 or face severe sanctions, as conflict and humanitarian crisis intensify.

#us, #russia, #ukraine, #sanctions

Trump Imposes New Tariffs on 66 Countries Escalating Trade Tensions

President Trump signs an order for tariffs on 66 countries, triggering market reactions and international concern.

#trump, #tariffs, #trade, #economy, #internationalrelations