Tag: #politics

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Executive Order to Shut Down U.S. Department of Education

Judge blocks Trump's order to dismantle Education Dept, reinstating 1,300 workers; implications for U.S. education oversight.

#politics, #education, #lawsuit, #trump

U.S. House Passes Controversial 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'

The House narrowly approves Trump's bill to extend tax cuts and cut social programs, raising debt concerns.

#politics, #trump, #taxes, #uscongress, #economy

Mali Junta Dissolves Political Parties as Protests Erupt

Mali's military-led government dissolves political parties, sparking protests and international condemnation.

#mali, #protests, #democracy, #politics, #africa

DOJ Launches Criminal Probe into Andrew Cuomo's Pandemic Handling

DOJ investigates former Governor Cuomo over COVID-19 nursing home death allegations amid his NYC mayoral campaign.

#andrewcuomo, #covid19, #doj, #newyork, #politics

Investigation into First Lady Casey DeSantis' Charity Raises Questions of Financial Misconduct

Prosecutors probe Hope Florida Foundation on $10M Medicaid settlement misuse, linked to Casey DeSantis' welfare program.

#florida, #politics, #desantis, #law, #nonprofit

Hungary Becomes First EU Member to Withdraw from International Criminal Court

Hungary exits ICC, questioning its political neutrality amid criticism and international debate.

#hungary, #icc, #politics, #internationalrelations

State Attorneys General Challenge Federal AI Regulation Moratorium

40 state attorneys general oppose a 10-year moratorium on local AI regulation in Trump's tax bill, citing consumer protection concerns.

#ai, #regulation, #politics, #trump, #technology

Republicans Introduce 'One Big Beautiful Bill' with Major Tax and Policy Changes

GOP's new bill includes tax reforms, 'MAGA accounts' for newborns, and sparks political debate.

#politics, #gop, #magaaccounts, #taxreform, #uspolitics

House Committee Advances Trump's Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill

House committee backs Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'; proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP spark partisan debate.

#trump, #taxreform, #medicaid, #snap, #politics

DNI Tulsi Gabbard Dismisses Senior Officials Amid Efforts to Depoliticize Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard dismisses senior officials to depoliticize intelligence, sparking debate over Venezuelan deportations and national security.

#intelligence, #tulsigabbard, #venezuelandeportations, #politics

Friedrich Merz Elected German Chancellor After Historic Vote

Germany elects Friedrich Merz as Chancellor following an unprecedented two-round vote, highlighting coalition challenges.

#germany, #merz, #chancellor, #politics, #eu

Portugal's Political Crossroads: Snap Election Called Amidst Scandal and Instability

Portugal heads to polls on May 18 after government collapse; scandal and political rifts challenge stability.

#portugal, #election, #politics, #scandal, #immigration

Washington, D.C. to Host Record-Breaking 2027 NFL Draft Amid New Stadium Plans

D.C. will host the 2027 NFL Draft on the National Mall, coinciding with plans for a new Commanders stadium.

#nfl, #washingtondc, #sports, #politics

Albanian Opposition Embraces Trump-Style Tactics Ahead of Elections

Ahead of May elections, Albania's opposition leader hires Trump strategist, sparking controversy over foreign influence.

#albania, #politics, #elections, #trump, #populism

U.S. Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Curb AI Chip Smuggling to China

Rep. Bill Foster introduces legislation to prevent AI chip smuggling to China, emphasizing national security.

#politics, #technology, #aichips, #china, #nationalsecurity