Tag: US Politics
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Rep. Nancy Mace Allegedly Berated Charleston Airport Police Over Missing Escort
Overview of the Incident U.S. Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina is at the center of an incident report that details an alleged confrontation with Charleston International Airport police officers. The report, described by authorities as noting that Mace engaged in a loud exchange with officers on Thursday morning, claims she directed harsh language at…
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Judges Rule SNAP Food Benefits Must Continue During US Government Shutdown
Background: Why SNAP Benefits Are at Issue The U.S. government’s shutdown prompted a legal clash over whether the federal government could suspend payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, provides vital grocery aid to more than 40 million low-income Americans. As the shutdown stretched on, questions arose about…
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Trump urges Senate to scrap filibuster to end shutdown
Trump urges broad Senate action to end the government shutdown In a move aimed at breaking a prolonged political stalemate, President Donald Trump is pressing the Senate to eliminate the filibuster, arguing that the Republican majority should be able to bypass opposition Democrats to reopen the federal government. The remarks intensify a debate that has…
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Shutdown Fallout: How US Lawmakers Feel the Bite of Shutdown
Overview The ongoing government shutdown has moved beyond a simple budget row and into a test of political calculus. President Trump’s push to alter Senate rules and the broader struggle to regain functioning federal agencies have left lawmakers across the spectrum searching for answers. The shutdown’s effects ripple through every corner of government, from routine…
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US Senate Votes to End Trump’s Global Tariffs on 100+ Countries
Congress Acts to Undo Controversial Global Tariffs The US Senate has moved to nullify a set of reciprocal tariffs that target more than 100 countries, marking a significant shift in the nation’s approach to trade policy. In a 51-47 vote, four Republicans joined all Democrats to approve a resolution aimed at ending what supporters described…
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If Trump Orders Nuclear Weapons Testing: A Hypothetical Look at US Policy and Global Repercussions
Introduction A hypothetical scenario has emerged in political discourse: a request or directive purportedly from former President Donald Trump to resume U.S. nuclear weapons testing after more than 30 years. This article analyzes what such a move could mean for national security, international treaties, the arms race, and domestic politics, while clearly noting that this…
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Casey Means Faces Confirmation Hearings for Surgeon General Nomination
Background and Nomination Dr. Casey Means, a physician known for her work in public health and health policy, has been nominated to serve as Surgeon General amid a charged political climate. The nomination places Means at the center of a national debate over how public health priorities should be shaped in a rapidly evolving medical…
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Q&A with the Democratic Erosion Consortium Directors on DEED and Democracy Measurement
Q&A with the Democratic Erosion Consortium Directors In a thoughtful exchange featured on Mike Albertus’s Substack, The Good Society, the Democratic Erosion Consortium (DEC) co-directors and the Research Director sit down to reflect on the group’s work. The discussion spans how DEC approaches measuring and teaching about democracy, how to identify democratic threats, and what…
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Bolton Indictment Stokes Debate Over Abuse of Power in US Politics
Introduction: Bolton Indictment Shifts Focus in US Politics The ongoing wave of legal challenges surrounding high-profile critics of former President Donald Trump intensified this week as former National Security Adviser John Bolton was indicted on an 18-count federal charging document. The charges allege willful mishandling and transmission of highly classified information under the Espionage Act,…
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John Bolton Indicted: Bolton Seeks to Expose Trump’s ‘Abuse of Power’ as Case Unfolds
Overview of the Bolton Indictment The U.S. Justice Department has charged John Bolton, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, in an 18-count indictment alleging the transmission and retention of highly classified information. The charges, brought by a grand jury in Maryland, center on Bolton’s handling of diary entries that described day-to-day meetings and briefings…