Politics

Politics

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

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DOJ Challenges Washington's Mandatory Reporting Law for Clergy

DOJ sues Washington over law requiring clergy to report child abuse, igniting a debate on religious freedom vs. child protection.

#doj, #washington, #clergy, #childabuse, #firstamendment

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President Trump Imposes New Tariffs on 69 Countries Amid Global Trade Tensions

President Trump announces tariffs on 69 countries, sparking market declines and international negotiations.

#tariffs, #trump, #trade, #economy, #markets

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Trump Imposes Major Tariffs on 69 Countries, Sparking Global Reactions

President Trump signs tariffs on imports from 69 countries, causing market drops and international discord.

#trump, #tariffs, #trade, #economy

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Trump Implements New Tariffs on 66 Countries, Escalating Trade Policy

President Trump announces tariffs on 66 countries, including Canada and the EU, raising import costs amid global market reactions.

#trump, #tariffs, #us, #canada, #eu

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EPA Proposes Repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding on Greenhouse Gases

The EPA, led by Administrator Lee Zeldin, proposes to rescind a key 2009 rule on greenhouse gases, sparking significant legal and environmental debate.

#epa, #greenhousegases, #environmentalpolicy, #leeZeldin

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President Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on 69 Countries, Sparking Global Reactions

President Trump's new tariffs on 69 countries stir global markets and diplomatic tensions. Affected nations seek negotiations.

#tariffs, #trump, #internationaltrade, #diplomacy

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US Senator Wicker to Lead Delegation to Taiwan as Tensions with China Rise

Senator Wicker plans a Taiwan visit in 2025 amid US-China tensions. Trip signals support for Taiwan, concerns over Trump's China trade focus.

#uspolitics, #taiwan, #china, #uschinarelations, #rogerwicker

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins Unveils "Project Crypto" to Integrate Blockchain with U.S. Financial System

SEC announces "Project Crypto" to modernize securities regulations for cryptocurrencies, aligning with Trump's vision to lead crypto innovation.

#sec, #cryptocurrency, #blockchain, #regulation, #innovation

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International Conference on Palestine Issue Pushes for Two-State Solution

UN conference in NY ends with global support for Palestine statehood, urging Israel to recognize independent Palestinian state.

#unitednations, #twostatesolution, #israel, #palestine

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U.S. Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Proceed with Department of Education Layoffs

Supreme Court lifts injunction, endorsing Trump's plan to downsize the Education Department, raising concerns over federal education policy impacts.

#supremecourt, #education, #trumpadministration, #layoffs

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President Trump Orders Expansion of Nuclear Power with New SMR Initiative

Trump signs executive orders to boost US nuclear energy via small modular reactors, targeting AI and data center power needs.

#nuclearenergy, #smallmodularreactors, #trump, #energyexpansion, #ai

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Sparks Debate Over Social Security's Future with 'Trump Accounts'

Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments on 'Trump Accounts' incite debate over potential Social Security privatization.

#politics, #socialsecurity, #trumpaccounts, #economy

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EPA's Proposed Repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding Prompts Debate

EPA's move to repeal greenhouse gas finding could reshape US climate policy, stirring debate and legal challenges.

#epa, #climatechange, #greenhousegases, #uspolicy

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Trump Administration Unveils Controversial Health Data Tracking System

Trump's new health data system promises better medical record access, but raises privacy and ethical concerns.

#trump, #healthdata, #privacy, #healthcare, #technology

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White House Report Advocates for U.S. Leadership in Cryptocurrency Sector

The White House releases a major report outlining a strategic shift in U.S. crypto regulations to foster innovation and global leadership.

#cryptocurrency, #regulation, #usleadership, #digitalfinance, #blockchain