Tag: #uspolitics

Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards

Trump proposes lowering vehicle fuel economy targets, sparking debate over cost vs. environmental impact.

#trump, #fuelstandards, #automotive, #environment, #uspolitics

ACLU Warns of Potential Civil Rights Rollbacks Under Second Trump Administration

ACLU memo predicts civil rights policy rollback under Trump, sparking legal battles.

#aclu, #trump, #civilrights, #dei, #uspolitics

U.S. Takes Helm of G20 with Focus on Economic Prosperity Amid Controversy

U.S. leads G20, emphasizing economic growth, energy security, and tech innovation despite concerns over excluding South Africa.

#g20, #uspolitics, #trump, #economy, #southafrica

Record-Length U.S. Government Shutdown Ends, Exposing Deep Political Rifts

The United States ends its longest government shutdown, highlighting political gridlock over ACA subsidies with widespread economic impacts.

#governmentshutdown, #ACA, #politicalgridlock, #economy, #uspolitics

Mass Layoffs at U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Spark Concerns

US Department of Education's civil rights staff cuts raise worries over enforcement of protections. Legal challenges ensue.

#education, #civilrights, #uspolitics, #layoffs, #lawsuit

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.

#governmentshutdown, #spendingbill, #senate, #uspolitics

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.

#governmentshutdown, #uspolitics, #healthcare, #congress

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.

#uspolitics, #venezuela, #trump, #congress

Trump Declares Armed Conflict with Latin American Drug Cartels

Trump's 2025 declaration targets cartels as unlawful combatants, sparking legal and international debate.

#trump, #uspolitics, #drugcartels, #latinamerica

"No Kings" Protests Sweep Across America Against Perceived Authoritarianism

Millions join "No Kings" protests across the U.S., voicing opposition to authoritarianism under President Trump.

#protests, #trump, #uspolitics, #democracy

U.S. Department of Education Cuts Workforce, Raising Civil Rights Concerns

Major layoffs in the U.S. Department of Education spark concerns over civil rights protection capability.

#education, #civilrights, #usatoday, #layoffs, #uspolitics

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

U.S. Government Shutdown Threatens Suspension of Critical Economic Data Releases

Impending U.S. government shutdown may halt vital economic data, affecting policymakers and investors.

#governmentshutdown, #economicdata, #uspolitics, #bls

National Urban League's 2025 Report Declares "State of Emergency" for US Democracy

The National Urban League's 2025 report warns of a "state of emergency" for democracy, detailing threats to civil rights and voting access.

#civilrights, #uspolitics, #votingrights, #democracy, #report

Democratic Leaders Urge Trump to Intervene as Government Shutdown Looms

Schumer, Jeffries seek urgent meeting with Trump to prevent shutdown over healthcare funding disputes.

#uspolitics, #healthcare, #governmentshutdown, #congress