Tag #Us Politics

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Trump's Plan to Abolish Department of Education Faces Hurdles, Poses Risks to Student Loan Borrowers

President-elect Trump and Congressional Republicans seek to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, a move facing significant political hurdles; even if successful, student loan programs would likely be transferred to other agencies, potentially causing operational disruptions and harming borrower...

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Trump's First Press Conference: Investment Announcements, Controversial Plans, and Media Attacks

President-elect Donald Trump held his first press conference at Mar-a-Lago, announcing a $100 billion SoftBank investment in the US and outlining plans for a border wall, lawsuits against media outlets, and controversial cabinet appointments, while addressing foreign policy issues and the mysterious...

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Biden and Harris Address DNC, Emphasize Future and Resilience

President Biden and Vice President Harris addressed the Democratic National Committee's holiday reception on December 17, 2024, expressing pride in their accomplishments despite the party's recent electoral losses and emphasizing the need for continued engagement.

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Poll Reveals Rising Fear of Global Conflict

A DailyMail.com poll shows 38 percent of Americans fear a global conflict due to escalating tensions in Ukraine, the Middle East, and between China and Taiwan, with Russia's Oreshnik missile threat and the US's $1 billion aid package to Ukraine being significant factors.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump's Second Term: Divided Public Support Amid Economic Optimism

A CNBC All-America Economic Survey reveals that 54% of Americans are prepared to support President-elect Donald Trump's second term, down 2% from 2016, while majorities support some of his proposals, like border security, but oppose others such as pardoning Jan 6th protesters.

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Trump to Abolish Daylight Saving Time

Designated US President Donald Trump announced his intention to abolish daylight saving time, citing its cost and inconvenience, mirroring similar debates in Europe where a 2018 EU Commission survey revealed majority opposition but lacking implementation due to inter-state disagreements.

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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in Brian Benjamin Bribery Case

The Supreme Court declined to review bribery charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who allegedly traded a state grant for campaign contributions; this decision follows a pattern of the Court weakening federal anti-corruption laws.

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Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination Faces Steep Opposition

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking the position of Health Secretary, facing opposition from 75 Nobel laureates due to his past anti-vaccine statements and association with anti-vaccine activist Aaron Siri; his confirmation is uncertain, depending on how he addresses senators' concerns during upcoming ...

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Federal Judge Reverses Retirement, Blocking Trump Nomination

Judge James Wynn, a Fourth Circuit Court Judge appointed by President Obama, reversed his retirement decision, preventing President-elect Trump from nominating a replacement, and angering Senate Republicans who called his decision brazenly partisan.

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Trump Appoints Nunes to Head Intelligence Advisory Council

On December 14, Donald Trump appointed Devin Nunes, CEO of Truth Social and former House Intelligence Committee chair, to lead his Presidential Intelligence Advisory Council, and Richard Grenell as a special envoy focusing on Venezuela and North Korea, continuing their roles while serving Trump.

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Silicon Valley's rapprochement with Trump administration

Following past antagonism, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg gifted Donald Trump Ray-Ban smart glasses on November 27th at Mar-a-Lago; Meta and Amazon subsequently each donated \$1 million to his inauguration fund, illustrating a shift in Silicon Valley's relations with the incoming Trump administration.

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Divided Nation: CNN Poll Shows Deep Split on Trump's Second Term

A CNN poll finds Americans split on Trump's second term: 52% positive, 48% negative; optimism driven by economic hopes, pessimism by character concerns and fears of threats to democracy; deep partisan divide.

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