Tag: US Politics
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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…
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Trump’s Threat to Intervene in Gaza: What It Means for the Ceasefire
Background: Trump’s shift on Gaza and Hamas Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly signaled a tougher approach to the Gaza conflict, declaring that he would consider breaking the ceasefire with Hamas if the militant group continues to target gangs and alleged Israeli collaborators in Gaza. The remarkable statement, posted on social media, comes after…
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Trump-Putin Last Meeting: Zelensky to Visit White House
Overview: The Last Trump-Putin Meeting The most recent encounter between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin took place at a summit in Alaska in August. This gathering, their first since Trump’s re-election, was framed as a potential path toward easing tensions over Ukraine, where Russia had launched a full-scale invasion in February…
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US Capitol Police Probe After Swastika Flag Found in Ohio Rep. Taylor’s Office
Capitol Police Investigate After Swastika Flag Appears in Ohio Republican’s Office Capitol Police are reportedly investigating after a flag bearing a swastika was discovered inside the office suite of Republican Congressman Dave Taylor of Ohio. The incident, first reported by Politico, has drawn swift condemnation from the congressman and heightened scrutiny of extremist symbolism in…
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Anxiety and Appeals as Identified Hostage Remains Grow, Trump Urges Hamas to Disarm
Rising tensions as more hostage remains are identified The identification of three more deceased hostages among the bodies returned to Israel has intensified emotions and concerns about the trajectory of the ceasefire deal. After a second group of four remains was brought back late on Tuesday, the process of confirming identities continued through official channels,…
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Trump Warns of a ‘Hostile’ China Move on Rare Earths and Massive Tariffs
H2: Trump Decries China’s Export Controls on Rare Earths as Hostile In a post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump characterized China’s recent move to announce export controls on rare earth elements and related materials as a “hostile” act that could disrupt global markets. Trump argued that Beijing is using letters sent to countries…
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Polls and Politics: Is a Sea Change Coming in U.S. Views on Israel?
Public Opinion Shift: From Broad Solidarity to Skeptical Scrutiny For decades, American support for Israel—through military aid, diplomatic backing, and broad public sentiment—has been a defining feature of U.S. foreign policy. Yet after Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023 attack and the ensuing Gaza war, a noticeable shift has emerged in how many Americans view Israel and…
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Government Shutdown Reaches Sixth Day as GOP and Democrats Remain Stalled
Rising Tensions as a Sixth Day Shuts Down Federal Operations The federal government entered its sixth day of closure as Republicans and Democrats show little sign of productive negotiations. With federal workers facing furloughs and some departments operating with limited staff, the stalemate underscores a broader struggle over the nation’s budget and policy priorities. Stark…