Politics
International and national politics: decisions, elections and disputes, compiled from the reporting of different outlets.
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Lindsey Graham dies at 71: who he was and what changes now
Explainer on the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Trump ally, and what his passing means for Congress, the GOP, and foreign policy.
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What is Trump's $2bn presidency windfall and why did he cite inaccurate claims?
Explainer on how President Trump reported roughly $2bn in financial gains during his second term, and the inaccurate justifications he offered for it.
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Trump subpoenas NYT reporters over Air Force One story
US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns with Qatar-gifted Air Force One, escalating press freedom clash.
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Trump fires Election Assistance Commission members
Trump ousts all three sitting EAC commissioners four months before midterms, citing Supreme Court ruling that gave presidents broader authority to remove agency heads.
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What is Trump's 250-foot Washington arch and why is it controversial?
An explainer on Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington, the 1910 Height Act fight, and what the planning panel's vote means next.
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EPA proposes loosening heavy-duty truck pollution rules
Trump EPA moves to cut truck emissions warranty from 450,000 to 100,000 miles, delay 2027 NOx limits, and save industry $12B.
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Can Trump actually cut off all trade with Spain? What to know
Trump demanded a US trade embargo on Spain at the NATO summit. Here is what happened, what is legally possible, and why it matters.
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Who is Graham Platner and why did he quit the Maine Senate race?
Graham Platner, Maine's 2026 Democratic Senate nominee, suspended his campaign after a 2021 sexual assault allegation. Here's what happened and what comes next.
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Why Nigel Farage quit UK parliament: the finance scandal explained
Farage has resigned as Clacton MP to trigger a by-election while under investigation over an undeclared £5m gift. Here is what happened and why it matters.
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Supreme Court 2026 rulings reshape US elections and boost GOP midterms
A 6-3 conservative Supreme Court has weakened the Voting Rights Act, loosened campaign finance limits and let states gerrymander, tilting the 2026 midterms toward Republicans.
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Anthropic and OpenAI invited to NATO summit as Europe pushes back on US AI export controls
Anthropic and OpenAI are set to attend NATO's Ankara summit as European allies push back against Washington's tight controls on advanced AI models.
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Trump's 250th Anniversary Speech Celebrates America, Attacks Foes
Trump addressed a National Mall crowd late on July 4, 2026, blending patriotic themes with attacks on Democrats and demands for a voting bill.
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AfD conference in Erfurt met by mass protests as Weidel, Chrupalla confirmed
Thousands demonstrated in Erfurt as the AfD re-elected its dual leadership and pushed harder migration rhetoric ahead of key state elections.
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Trump pardons Clean Air Act violators and major donor
Eleven men pardoned, most convicted of disabling truck emissions controls. Pardon list also includes Republican donor Adam Kidan.
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Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru presidential race
Peru's electoral court confirms Keiko Fujimori as president-elect after June 7 runoff, edging Roberto Sanchez by about 50,000 votes. She takes office July 28.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani marks US 250th anniversary with pro-immigrant speech
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani used America's 250th anniversary to defend immigrants and rebuke Trump, speaking from George Washington's desk at City Hall.
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Moldova Prime Minister Munteanu Resigns After Eight Months
Moldovan PM Alexandru Munteanu steps down after eight months, triggering government resignation amid a corruption scandal at state airline MoldATSA.
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Trump Traded Tech Giants Around 'Liberation Day' Tariffs
Disclosures show Trump bought Apple, Nvidia and other mega-cap tech stocks on April 8, 2025, before announcing a tariff reversal that fueled a sharp rebound.
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Carney backs West Coast pipeline to ease Alberta separatist pressure
Carney and Alberta's Smith announce a $35B+ southern pipeline to ship 1 million bpd to Asia, aiming to calm separatists and reduce US trade reliance.
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Trump administration sues California and Virginia over new gun laws
US Justice Department files two federal lawsuits challenging California and Virginia laws restricting semiautomatic firearm sales, citing Second Amendment violations.
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