Tag #Us Politics

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Trump's Incoming Cabinet: The Wealthiest in US History

Donald Trump's incoming cabinet, with a collective net worth exceeding \$340 billion, is poised to be the wealthiest in US history, surpassing even his 2016 cabinet and contrasting sharply with the Biden administration's \$118 million cabinet; this raises concerns about potential conflicts of intere...

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"Trump Nominates Billy Long to Lead IRS, Sparking Controversy"

"President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Missouri Congressman Billy Long to lead the IRS, sparking mixed reactions due to Long's past involvement in the employee retention tax credit industry and potential conflicts of interest; the $80 billion in recent IRS funding is also at risk."

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Sheehy's Montana Senate Win Shifts National Policy Focus

Republican Tim Sheehy defeated incumbent Senator Jon Tester in Montana by seven points, winning a key Senate race for the GOP. Sheehy plans to prioritize border security, economic growth, responsible public land management, and military readiness in the upcoming Congress.

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Badenoch Embraces "Culture Warrior" Label, Strengthening Ties with US Republicans

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch proudly accepted the "culture warrior" label during a Washington DC speech, criticizing the left for undermining Western culture and vowing to defend Conservative principles against what she views as a hijacking of liberalism; she met with US Speaker of the House Mi...

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Michigan Democrats Push for Reproductive Health Data Privacy Bill

Michigan Democrats are racing to pass a bill before Republicans take control of the state House in 2025 that would protect reproductive health data from being used in targeted advertising or for discriminatory practices, requiring explicit consent for data sales and use transparency.

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Good Health and Well-being
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House Rejects Release of Matt Gaetz Ethics Report

The House of Representatives voted 206-198 against releasing a House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, effectively ending efforts to make public the findings of a years-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump's Billionaire-Filled Administration Sparks Concerns

Donald Trump's 2024 administration will be the wealthiest in US history, with at least 11 appointees holding billionaire status or close ties to billionaires, raising concerns about policy decisions favoring the wealthy and potential cuts to social programs.

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Musk Praises Fetterman, Transcending Partisan Divide

Elon Musk publicly praised Senator John Fetterman on X, commending his patriotism and downplaying partisan divides, despite their differing political affiliations; this follows Fetterman's prior positive comments about Musk's contributions to American society.

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January 6th Rioter Sentenced, Immediately Imprisoned

A January 6th Capitol rioter, Philip Sean Grillo, was sentenced to one year in prison, immediately remanded into custody by Judge Royce Lamberth, despite claims of a future presidential pardon from Donald Trump; the judge emphasized accountability and the judiciary's role in delivering justice.

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Federal Judge Upholds Naval Academy's Affirmative Action Policy

A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the US Naval Academy's use of race in admissions is justified due to its importance for national security, contrasting with a recent Supreme Court decision; Students for Fair Admissions will appeal.

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AOC Challenges for House Oversight Ranking Member Position

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced her candidacy for the House Oversight Committee's ranking member position, competing against Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Gerry Connolly; she plans to focus on holding the incoming Trump administration accountable while addressing economic inequality.

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House Blocks Release of Gaetz Ethics Report

The US House of Representatives voted to block the release of an ethics committee report investigating allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and campaign finance misuse against former Representative Matt Gaetz, citing the termination of their investigative authority following his resignation o...

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