Politics
International and national politics: decisions, elections and disputes, compiled from the reporting of different outlets.
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Trump reports $1.4 billion in 2025 income, led by crypto ventures
US President Trump's 2025 financial disclosure shows over $1.4bn from crypto ventures including World Liberty Financial and $TRUMP meme coins, raising ethics questions.
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Federal judges block Trump student loan forgiveness restrictions
Two U.S. district judges struck down Trump-era PSLF eligibility rules, citing First Amendment violations and exceeding statutory authority. Borrowers retain access.
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Supreme Court Expands Trump Power Over Federal Bureaucracy
The US Supreme Court ruled that President Trump can fire heads of independent agencies at will, overturning a 1935 precedent, while blocking the removal of a Fed governor.
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Supreme Court Allows Late Mail-In Ballot Counting
The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states may count ballots received after Election Day if postmarked on time. Donald Trump called it a defeat.
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Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejects Trump Order
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to uphold birthright citizenship, rejecting an executive order by President Trump that sought to limit citizenship for children of undocumented and temporary residents.
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Limits on Party Spending
In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court removed caps on coordinated party expenditures, overturning a 50-year campaign finance law.
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Trump Executive Orders Face Legal Setbacks as Iran Tensions Rise
Courts block Trump's voting database and asylum rules, while military strikes on Iran and cabinet nominations highlight a volatile political week.
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Supreme Court Ruling Expands Trump Deportation Powers
The Supreme Court ruled President Trump can end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, affecting over 300,000 people.
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Trump Expands Dairy Farm Migrant Labor Pathway
The Trump administration opened a new H-2A visa pathway for dairy farms, fulfilling industry requests while facing criticism from immigration hard-liners.
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Ex-NSA Bolton Pleads Guilty in Classified Information Case
Former national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information, agreeing to a $2.25 million fine and potential prison time.
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White House and RFK Jr. pressured Iowa Libertarian candidates to quit
Health Secretary RFK Jr. urged Libertarian candidates to drop House races, prompting ethics concerns. The move follows a funding request for the Iran war.
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US Supreme Court Allows Trump to End Protected Status for Haitians, Syrians
The 6-3 ruling limits judicial review of Temporary Protected Status decisions, affecting over 350,000 people currently residing in the US.
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US Postmaster General Confirms Plan to Hold Back Mail Ballots
Postmaster General David Steiner stated the USPS would halt mail-in ballot delivery in states refusing voter data, aligning with a Trump executive order.
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Trump Blocks Bipartisan Housing Bill, Demands Voter ID Law
President Trump canceled the signing of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, demanding Congress pass the SAVE America Act first.
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Judge Bars Trump From Implementing Citizenship Voting Rule
A federal judge in Boston permanently blocked a Trump executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, citing constitutional violations.
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Mamdani Allies Score Victories in New York Primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates won Democratic primaries in three congressional districts, defeating incumbents.
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Utah Democrats Face Off in Redrawn House District
A court-ordered redistricting map creates a rare Democratic-leaning seat in Utah, sparking a competitive primary among party contenders.
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Pentagon Requests $80 Billion for Iran War Costs
The Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress to cover the costs of the war in Iran, facing skepticism from lawmakers over the spending.
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UK PM Keir Starmer Resigns; Labour Leadership Race Set
Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister and Labour leader after losing parliamentary support. Andy Burnham expected to run for the leadership.
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Supreme Court to Define Limits of Trump's Executive Power
The US Supreme Court prepares rulings on birthright citizenship, independent agencies, and the Federal Reserve, amid tensions with the White House.
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