Tag #Political Controversy

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Australian Cultural Institutions Censor Themselves Amidst Controversy

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) unlawfully fired journalist Antoinette Lattouf for her views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Creative Australia initially rescinded artist Khaled Sabsabi's Venice Biennale commission due to his artwork featuring Hassan Nasrallah, before reinstat...

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Australia Reinstates Artists for 2026 Venice Biennale After Controversial Dismissal

Creative Australia reinstated Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino as the artistic team for the 2026 Venice Biennale after an independent review found a series of missteps in their initial dismissal following criticism of Sabsabi's past artworks; the review highlighted a lack of preparedness for pot...

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Mamdani's Socialist Stance Sparks Political Backlash

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faced intense criticism for a 2021 video where he urged against compromising on socialist goals, including "seizing the means of production," sparking reactions from figures like Bill Ackman and Donald Trump who labeled him a "socialist" and "communist.

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German Parliament President Bans Pride Flag, Sparks Protest

Julia Klöckner, president of the German parliament, banned the Pride flag from the Reichstag building for Christopher Street Day and prohibited queer Bundestag staff from officially participating in the parade, sparking protests from Green and Left Party members who wore rainbow-colored clothes in r...

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Hermer Denies Claims of Two-Tiered Justice System Amidst Political Backlash

Attorney General Lord Hermer strongly refutes claims of a "two-tier" British justice system, arguing that comparing the treatment of protesters to that of rioters is offensive to the police, prosecutors, and courts; this accusation, however, has become a significant political attack against the prim...

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Warren Demands Answers on $500M USAID Redirection to Controversial Gaza Foundation

US Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from the State Department regarding a potential $500 million redirection of USAID funds to the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), raising concerns about its ties to the Trump administration, lack of neutrality, and involvement in mass c...

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Mamdani's Race Claim Prompts Calls for Investigation

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is accused of falsely claiming to be African American on his 2009 Columbia University application, prompting calls for investigation from Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, while Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa views the controversy as a...

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USAID Dissolved, State Department to Assume Foreign Aid Programs

The State Department will take over USAID's foreign assistance programs starting July 1st, after a review found that over 80% of USAID's roughly 6,200 programs were ineffective, prompting the cancellation of roughly 5,200 programs, and criticism over specific spending choices, such as $1.5 million f...

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NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Under Fire for Refusal to Condemn "Globalize the Intifada

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist running for NYC mayor, refused to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada," sparking criticism from former President Trump and other political figures, including fellow Democrat Hakeem Jeffries. Mamdani explained that he doesn't want to "police language," dr...

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Mamdani Under Fire for Refusal to Condemn "Globalize the Intifada"

Liberal podcast host Donny Deutsch criticized Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for refusing to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada," citing its association with violence against Jewish people and linking it to Mamdani's other controversial statements; Mamdani responde...

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DOJ Official Bove Faces Scrutiny During Contentious Senate Confirmation Hearing

Emil Bove, nominated by Donald Trump for a federal judgeship, faced a contentious Senate hearing Wednesday where he vehemently denied accusations of being Trump's "henchman" or acting as an "enforcer". His past actions within DOJ, including dismissing charges against Mayor Adams and alleged comments...

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Trump Administration Launches $10 Million Health Study Following East Palestine Derailment

The Trump administration announced a $10 million, five-year study on the long-term health effects of the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, prompted by public concerns and allegations of prior government inaction, following a $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern.

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