Tag: federalism
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Trump Says National Guard Will Withdraw from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland but Signals Return if Crime Rises
Overview of the Announcement President Donald Trump announced on December 31 that the National Guard would be withdrawn from major U.S. cities—Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. In a social media post, he indicated that federal forces would exit these urban centers but noted that they could be deployed again if crime rates were to increase.…
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Trump News at a Glance: Ending National Guard Deployments and Childcare Payments Halted
Overview: A Quiet Day with Major Policy Reversals On the last day of 2025, the Trump administration announced a rapid series of policy reversals that stood in stark contrast to a year of aggressive executive actions. The most consequential moves targeted two high-profile issues: the deployment of federal troops in major urban centers and the…
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Puntland Suspends Official for Praising Somalia’s President
Overview of the incident A regional government official in Puntland has been suspended following controversial public statements praising Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The move, confirmed by Puntland authorities, underscores mounting friction between the semi-autonomous state and the federal government in Mogadishu. While the exact details of the comments remain under review, officials say the…
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Beyond Autonomy: The Ripple Effects of Sabah Elections on Federal Power
Introduction: A Turning Point for Sabah and the Federation In the wake of Sabah’s decisive state election on 29 November, the political landscape in Malaysia is entering a new phase. The victory signals more than a shift in local leadership; it hints at a recalibration of Sabah’s relationship with the federal government. As voters delivered…
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Kismayo Talks: Somali Leaders Hold Closed-Door Discussions
Kismayo Hosts High-Stakes Political Talks Senior Somali political figures gathered in Kismayo, the southern port city, for a round of closed-door meetings aimed at shaping the country’s political trajectory amid mounting regional and security challenges. The discussions, held at the Jubaland presidential palace, underscored the continuing push by leaders to forge consensus ahead of upcoming…
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Somali Leaders Convene Closed-Door Talks in Kismayo to Shape Future Political Path
Overview of the Talks Senior Somali political figures gathered in Kismayo for closed-door discussions aimed at steering the country’s political trajectory. The summit, hosted at the Jubaland presidential palace in the southern port city, brings together a mix of regional authorities and national-level actors. Officials described the talks as a confidential but crucial step in…
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Closed-Door Talks in Kismayo Highlight Somali Power Talks
Key Meeting in Kismayo Signals Ongoing Political Strategy Senior Somali political figures convened behind closed doors Friday at the Jubaland presidential palace in Kismayo, a southern city long viewed as a political hinge for the country’s stability. The talks, described by participants as a deliberate step in ongoing negotiations, underscore the persistent effort to shape…
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Why Quebec’s Proposed Constitution Alarms Legal Experts and Civil Rights Groups
Unveiling a Contested Framework Quebec Premier François Legault recently unveiled a proposed provincial constitution intended to echo the province’s claim of a distinct national character. While supporters argue the plan would codify core values and provide a modern governance framework, critics say the document risks narrowing rights, complicating federal-provincial dynamics, and sidelining minority protections. Legal…
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Constitution Timelines: Stalin Calls for Governor Bill-Approval Fix after Supreme Court Advisory
Stalin presses for constitutional fix amid Supreme Court advisory In the wake of a Supreme Court advisory opinion on a Presidential Reference, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin asserted that the struggle for state rights and genuine federalism would continue. Speaking on Friday, November 21, 2025, Stalin reiterated his demand for a constitutional mechanism that…
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Stalin Intensifies Push for Constitutional Amendment to Fast-Track Bills Through Governors
Stalin demands constitutional change to speed up legislative process In the wake of a Supreme Court advisory opinion on the Presidential Reference, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin pressed his case for a constitutional amendment that would fix clear timelines for governors to clear bills passed by state legislatures. Speaking to reporters and party cadres…