Politics

International and national politics: decisions, elections and disputes, compiled from the reporting of different outlets.

  1. Politics

    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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  2. Politics

    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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  3. Politics

    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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  4. Politics

    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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  5. Politics

    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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  6. Politics

    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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  7. Politics

    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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  8. Politics

    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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  9. Politics

    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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  10. Politics

    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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  11. Politics

    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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  12. Politics

    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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  13. Politics

    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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  14. Politics

    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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  15. Politics

    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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  16. Politics

    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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  17. Politics

    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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  18. Politics

    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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  19. Politics

    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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  20. Politics

    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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