Tag #Political Pressure

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Trump's Power Consolidation Tactics Face Backlash

President Trump's recent attempts to influence the Justice Department and media, including pressuring ABC to remove Jimmy Kimmel and advocating for the prosecution of political rivals, have faced significant pushback from within the Republican party, raising concerns about overreach and potential le...

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Trump Ally Lindsey Halligan Appointed US Attorney for Eastern District of Virginia

Lindsey Halligan, a close ally of Donald Trump with no prosecutorial experience, has been appointed as the US Attorney for Virginia's Eastern District, replacing Erik Siebert who was reportedly pressured to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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Trump Attempts to Install Loyalists in Key Prosecutorial Role

Donald Trump publicly pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi to appoint his former lawyer, Lindsey Halligan, as US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, a move that follows the resignation of Erik Siebert who found insufficient evidence to prosecute political rivals of Trump.

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Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 0.25 Percentage Points Amid Economic Slowdown

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday, bringing the benchmark rate to 4.00%-4.25%, in response to a slowing labor market and rising inflationary pressures.

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Record Channel crossings prompt Starmer's migrant detention pledge

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has promised to detain and return migrants arriving in the UK on small boats, as a record 29,003 have crossed the Channel so far in 2025, exceeding previous years' totals.

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UK to Close Five More Asylum Hotels, Saving Millions

The UK government is closing five more asylum seeker hotels, reducing the number from 400 in 2023 to just over 200, saving £3.5 million daily and £1 billion annually; this follows public anger over high-profile crimes and legal challenges.

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Trump Ally Lindsey Halligan Appointed Top Federal Prosecutor in Virginia

Lindsey Halligan, a close ally of President Trump and lacking prosecutorial experience, replaced Erik Siebert as the top federal prosecutor in Virginia's Eastern District after Siebert faced White House pressure to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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Trump Ally Lindsey Halligan Appointed Top Federal Prosecutor in Virginia

Lindsey Halligan, a close ally of President Trump and lacking prosecutorial experience, has been appointed as the top federal prosecutor in Virginia's Eastern District, succeeding Erik Siebert who was reportedly pressured to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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Trump Calls for US Attorney's Dismissal Amidst James Mortgage Fraud Case

President Trump demanded the dismissal of US Attorney Erik Siebert, who has faced pressure to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud, citing disapproval of James and Siebert's Senate confirmation.

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Netanyahu Accuses China and Qatar of Orchestrating a Political Siege Against Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused China and Qatar of attempting to politically besiege Israel using Western media and social media platforms, claiming a coordinated campaign to erode support among allies.

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Trump Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook faces a Justice Department investigation into alleged mortgage fraud after claiming two properties as her primary residence on mortgage applications within two weeks of each purchase, prompting accusations of falsifying documents and facing potential removal from h...

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Fed Weighs Rate Cut Amidst Economic Slowdown and Political Pressure

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested a potential interest rate cut in September due to economic slowdown and rising unemployment, despite President Trump's pressure, creating tension between economic needs and political influence.

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