Politics

Politics

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

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Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Assassinated at Utah Valley University

Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during an event at UVU, prompting national outrage and raising concerns about campus security.

#charliekirk, #conservative, #assassination, #politicalviolence, #turningpointusa

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7th European Political Community Summit Makes Bold Moves on Russia Sanctions and Security

Leaders at the EPC Summit in Copenhagen agree on tougher Russia sanctions and bolster regional security cooperation.

#epcsummit, #europolitics, #russiasanctions, #ukraine, #europeansecurity

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Trump Proposes Shift from Quarterly to Semiannual Earnings Reports

President Trump suggests U.S. companies move to semiannual earnings reports, sparking debate on transparency and market volatility.

#trump, #sec, #earningsreports, #financialtransparency

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U.S. Federal Government Shutdown Causes Widespread Disruptions

Federal shutdown disrupts services, risks layoffs, sparking legal and economic concerns.

#governmentshutdown, #federallayoffs, #trumpadministration, #economy

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U.S. Government Shutdown Begins Amid Intense Partisan Conflict

The U.S. government shuts down over budget impasse, impacting services and sparking political debates.

#governmentshutdown, #uspolitics, #budgetcrisis

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Supreme Court to Hear Trump's Bid to Remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

U.S. Supreme Court to decide on Trump's unprecedented move to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook, raising questions on central bank independence.

#supremecourt, #federalreserve, #monetarypolicy, #donaldtrump, #lisacook

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Trump Issues Directive Targeting Funding Sources of Domestic Terrorism

Trump's new directive aims to disrupt funding for domestic terrorism amid rising politically motivated violence.

#domesticterrorism, #trump, #nationalsecurity, #politicalviolence

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Hamas to Consider Trump's Peace Plan for Gaza

Pope Leo XIV backs Trump's peace plan, urging Hamas to end the Gaza conflict.

#popeleoxiv, #hamas, #gazaconflict, #trumppeaceplan

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HHS Faces Massive Furloughs Amid Potential Government Shutdown

HHS plans to furlough 32,460, impacting public health amid looming government shutdown.

#hhs, #furlough, #governmentshutdown, #publichealth

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Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Imported Wood Products Citing National Security

Trump announces tariffs on wood imports, raising costs, sparking debate over U.S. trade policy and national security justification.

#tariffs, #trade, #lumber, #Trump, #nationalsecurity

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Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted for False Statements and Obstruction

James Comey faces charges of false statements and obstruction related to Senate testimony on Trump and Clinton investigations.

#comey, #fbi, #indictment, #politics, #trump

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Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted for Alleged False Statements and Obstruction

James Comey faces charges of false statements and obstruction related to 2020 testimony on FBI media leaks, marking a legal first for a former FBI director.

#comey, #fbi, #indictment, #trump, #congress

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Trump Announces GOP to Hold Unprecedented Midterm Convention

President Trump declares a Republican National Convention before 2026 midterms, aiming to energize the base and maintain congressional control.

#trump, #gop, #midterms, #convention, #politics

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President Trump Proposes Semiannual Earnings Reporting for US Companies

Trump suggests shifting US companies from quarterly to semiannual earnings reports to cut costs. SEC reviewing proposal.

#trump, #earnings, #sec, #finance, #business

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Trump Cancels Meeting with Democratic Leaders, Heightening Shutdown Risk

Trump cancels meeting with Democrats, increasing chances of a government shutdown as September 30 deadline nears.

#trump, #governmentshutdown, #democrats, #congress, #healthcare