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Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary in Controversial 50-50 Senate Vote

Pete Hegseth, Trump's controversial nominee, was confirmed as Secretary of Defense by a 50-50 Senate vote requiring a tie-breaking vote from the Vice President, despite accusations of sexual assault and opposition from three Republicans and 47 Democrats over concerns regarding his qualifications and...

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Trump Executive Order Targets Government Censorship, Raising Concerns About Political Reprisal

President Trump issued an executive order prohibiting government conduct that unconstitutionally restricts free speech, directing the attorney general to investigate the Biden administration and potentially punish perceived enemies, raising concerns among legal and political experts about its impact...

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Trump Reclassifies Federal Employees, Raising Concerns About Bureaucratic Control

President Trump, beginning his second term, is reclassifying many federal employees as political appointees, potentially affecting tens of thousands, to increase his control over the bureaucracy and leading to a lawsuit by a major federal employee union; he also removed diversity officers and implem...

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Techno-Caesarism: A New Political Alliance Reshapes American Democracy

A new political alliance in the US, termed "techno-Caesarism," combines populist support with the influence of a digital elite, drawing on libertarianism and historical Caesarism, marking a significant shift in American politics.

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DEI Backlash: Trump's Actions and Strategies for Resistance"

President Trump's executive orders eliminated federal DEI offices, placing personnel on leave, while some private companies ended their DEI programs, creating a backlash against DEI initiatives, prompting strategies to combat resistance.

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McConnell's Supreme Court Maneuvering: A Partisan Shift with Far-Reaching Consequences

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's unprecedented actions regarding Supreme Court nominations in 2016 and 2020, prioritizing political expediency over established norms, resulted in a 6-3 conservative majority with significant implications for American life, notably overturning Roe v. Wade.

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Trump Pledges Aid After California Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles

President Trump visited wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles, pledging federal aid despite previously threatening to withhold it based on voting laws; the fires killed 27, destroyed 16,000 structures, and caused an estimated $275 billion in damage, prompting a $2.5 billion state aid package.

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Trump Pardons 1,500 January 6th Rioters, Sparking Outrage

President Trump pardoned approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol attack, claiming they were "absolutely innocent", despite convictions for various offenses ranging from minor infractions to violent assaults against law enforcement, resulting in widespread criticism and co...

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Trump Visits Disaster-Stricken States, Sparking Debate on Relief Funding

President Trump will visit North Carolina and California to address disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Helene's flooding and wildfires, contrasting his approach with the Democrats' and Republicans' focus on spending cuts, while 13,000 North Carolina households utilize FEMA aid extended to M...

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Greece's Presidential Election: End of Consensus Tradition

The Greek parliament will elect a new president on January 25th, with the ruling New Democracy party's candidate, Konstantinos Tasoulas, expected to win only after multiple rounds of voting, marking a break from the tradition of consensus-based presidential elections.

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National Prayer Service Calls for Unity, Citing Dignity, Honesty, and Humility

A national prayer service emphasized the importance of unity across political and social divides, using religious teachings to advocate for dignity, honesty, and humility as foundational for a stable society, warning against the dangers of a culture of contempt.

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Spanish Supreme Court President Rejects Government's Criticism of Judges

Spain's Supreme Court president Isabel Perelló defended judges against government criticism, emphasizing their commitment to impartiality and highlighting the diverse backgrounds of newly appointed judges, including over 34% from families where neither parent has a higher education and 70% with no l...

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