Tag: United States politics
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Trump’s Economic Approval Drops to 36% as Inflation Persists
Overview: A Sliding Economic Approval A new NPR poll shows President Donald Trump with an economic approval rating of 36%, signaling a notable dip as voters continue to contend with inflation and rising costs. The result underscores a central tension in Trump’s political narrative: while his first-term economy was cited as a strength, recent price…
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Trump Expands Travel Ban: Five More Countries Added to No-Entry List
Background: A Policy Change with Global Implications The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban, adding five more countries to the no-entry list while tightening restrictions on others. This move comes after a June announcement that already restricted access for visitors from a dozen nations, including Afghanistan. The latest decision signals a renewed emphasis on…
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White House to Partially Fund SNAP Benefits Amid Government Shutdown: What It Means for Families
Overview of the Decision The White House announced that it would proceed with a plan to partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. The move comes after President Donald Trump had publicly threatened to withhold federal food assistance until the stalemate ends, signaling a potential shift in the administration’s…
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Bolton Indicted: Bolton says he will expose Trump’s ‘abuse of power’ as legal battle unfolds
Live Update: Bolton Indicted on 18 Counts Over Classified Notes In a high-stakes development that once again places a former national security official at the center of U.S. political controversy, John Bolton was indicted on 18 counts related to the handling of highly classified information. The charges, handed up by a federal grand jury in…
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Carney-led Net-Zero Banking Alliance collapses after mass member exodus
The rise and fall of the NZBA Carney-championed and global in reach, the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) was formed in April 2021 as part of a broader push to align lending with climate goals. Then-United Nations special envoy on climate action and finance, Mark Carney, helped bring together 63 financial institutions from 32 countries, representing…
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USA Civil Unrest Signals a Deepening Domestic Crisis
Overview of the Claims In the United States, lingering concerns about internal security have resurfaced with reports that President Donald Trump intends to mobilize the National Guard to American cities to quell rising unrest. While supporters frame the move as a decisive step to restore order, critics warn that using federal troops on U.S. streets…