Tag #Political Polarization

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Erosion of US Soft Power Amidst Political Polarization

The United States' global cultural influence, or "soft power," is declining due to internal political divisions, symbolized by the country music artists chosen to perform at Trump's inauguration, highlighting the rise of a conservative counterforce.

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D.C. Residents Flee as Trump's Inauguration Approaches

Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, several Washington D.C. residents, including Alejandra Whitney-Smith and Tia Butler, are leaving the city due to concerns about his presidency, contrasting with the excitement of many conservative and Republican supporters who are filling hotels at high prices (...

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Biden Criticizes Wealth Concentration, Implicitly Targeting Musk After Tesla Snub

President Biden's speech criticized concentrated wealth and power, implicitly targeting Elon Musk, whose $250 million donation to Trump's campaign followed Tesla's exclusion from a 2021 White House EV event due to its non-unionized workforce; some officials believe this was a strategic miscalculatio...

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Mayorkas Reflects on DHS Tenure Amidst Crisis and Political Fallout

Outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas reflects on his four-year tenure, marked by multiple crises including increased illegal border crossings and the January 1st New Orleans tragedy, while emphasizing accomplishments in border security and AI safety, amidst political criticism and...

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Georgia Senator Arrested After Entering Banned House Chamber

Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore was arrested Thursday for trespassing and shoving matches with House employees after being banned from the chamber for past conduct; he was charged with misdemeanor obstruction and released on $1,000 bail.

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Trump Cabinet Nominees Advance Through Senate Hearings

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees are advancing through Senate confirmation hearings, with some facing significant opposition, while others, like Pete Hegseth, are overcoming initial hurdles due to the support of allies and the Republican majority.

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Social Cohesion in Australia: A Contrast Between Interfaith Unity and Politicized Conflict

An Australian author describes attending a diverse Catholic church service, contrasting this experience of social cohesion with the politically charged debate surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the manipulation of the conflict for political gain and the need for nuanced persp...

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Louisiana Governor to Fly MAGA Flag on Inauguration Day

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry will fly a "Make America Great Again" flag above the governor's mansion on Inauguration Day, contrasting with President Biden's order to lower flags to half-staff, and highlighting partisan divisions.

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Garland Departs Justice Department Amidst Political Controversy

Attorney General Merrick Garland concluded his four-year term, leaving behind a mixed legacy of successful antitrust cases and civil rights initiatives, but also facing criticism for handling politically charged investigations and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Trump-related prosecutions and th...

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Seven Days in May" Recounts 1977 Atocha Massacre, Underscoring Spain's Ongoing Fight Against Extremism

A new film, "Seven Days in May," commemorates the 1977 Atocha massacre in Madrid, where five were killed and four injured by a right-wing extremist group, highlighting its enduring relevance to Spain's ongoing struggle against extremism and the importance of historical memory in shaping a democratic...

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Magdeburg Attack: AfD's Ties to Perpetrator Under Scrutiny

A Saudi Arabian man, Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, who had lived in Germany since 2006 and expressed support for the AfD online, attacked a Magdeburg Christmas market on December 20th, 2024, killing six and injuring hundreds; the AfD has been criticized for politically exploiting the event despite Abdulmohs...

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Biden's Farewell Address: Warnings of Oligarchy and Calls for Constitutional Change

In his farewell address from the Oval Office, President Biden warned of a rising oligarchy, criticized the "tech industrial complex," and proposed a constitutional amendment to prevent presidential immunity from crimes, alongside other policy changes such as higher taxes on billionaires and stricter...

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