Tag #Us Politics

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ISIS-Inspired Attacks Prompt Questions on U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy

Two ISIS-inspired attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas killed 14 people and prompted questions about the U.S.'s role in Syria amid its recent collapse and concerns over the potential for increased terrorist activity.

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Contrasting Responses to Deadly New Year's Day Explosions

On January 1st, 2024, explosions in New Orleans and Las Vegas killed at least 15 people; President Biden cited an ISIS-inspired US citizen as the New Orleans suspect, while President-elect Trump blamed "open borders" and law enforcement.

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House Speaker Election Kicks Off 118th Congress

On January 3rd, the 118th Congress began with the House electing its Speaker; Republican Mike Johnson is the leading candidate but could lose if GOP members vote for other candidates or "present", highlighting potential partisan divisions and potential for legislative gridlock.

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Republican Speaker Vote Threatens Trump's Election Certification

House Republicans face a critical vote today on Speaker Mike Johnson's reelection, threatened by internal divisions that could delay the certification of Donald Trump's election victory, potentially disrupting the constitutionally mandated process.

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Meta Appoints Conservative Joel Kaplan to Lead Global Affairs

Meta replaces its head of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg, with Joel Kaplan, a former George W. Bush advisor and a known conservative figure, signaling a potential shift in the company's political strategy and approach to content moderation.

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MAGA Divided: Clash Over H-1B Visas Exposes Deep Fault Lines

President-elect Trump's appointment of Indian-born venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as a senior AI policy adviser has ignited a fierce debate within the MAGA movement over the H-1B visa program, pitting tech leaders like Elon Musk against hard-line America Firsters like Steve Bannon, who see the p...

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Biden Awards Presidential Citizens Medal to Cheney and Thompson for January 6th Committee Service

President Biden awarded former Representatives Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the January 6th House Select Committee, the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor, for their service, despite Republican criticism and accusations of witness tampering against ...

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House Speaker Election: Johnson Faces Tight Vote, January 6th Deadline Looms

The 119th Congress convenes on January 3rd, with a narrow Republican majority and a contentious House speaker election where Mike Johnson needs 218 votes to win; failure to elect a speaker by January 6th could delay the presidential election certification.

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Intra-MAGA Immigration Debate Divides Tech-Friendly and Nativist Wings

A rift within the MAGA movement centers on immigration policy, with Silicon Valley proponents advocating for increased high-skilled immigration (like the H1-B visa program) for economic reasons, while a Nativist faction seeks reduced immigration overall; President-elect Trump's stance remains unclea...

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Military Extremism: New Year's Attacks Expose US Failure

Terrorist attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year's Day, killing 15 and perpetrated by military personnel, exposed the US military's failure to address extremism despite initial efforts, which were later blocked by Republicans, leaving the nation at increased risk.

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Van Gerwen in Darts Final; New US Congress Convenes

Michael van Gerwen will play in the World Darts Championship final today against Luke Littler in London, while the new US Congress convenes in the United States following the recent election of Donald Trump. A 24-year-old man was arrested in Rotterdam for three fatal shootings.

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Johnson's Re-election Bid Tests GOP Unity as 119th Congress Begins

On Friday, the 119th US Congress convenes, with House Speaker Mike Johnson facing a tight re-election bid despite President-elect Trump's endorsement; the outcome will impact the smooth transition of presidential power and the legislative agenda.

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