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by: Politico

'This is a hostile and political act': White House slams Amazon amid tariff standoff

Amazon is reportedly considering listing how much tariffs are adding to the price of items.

by: NJ.com

What counts as a 'bribe' of a political candidate? N.J. lawmakers push for new definition.

Republicans say they are trying to close a loophole in bribery laws.

by: The New Zealand Herald

The Country: Political roundup with Steve Maharey

Toby Williams, Steve Maharey, Mike McIntyre, and Pita Alexander.

by: CBS News

White House calls Amazon tariff fee display "hostile and political"

Amazon said it had considered listing import charges on some products, but said the idea wasn't approved and won't happen.

by: CNN

Panel spars over Trump's new immigration threat | CNN Politics

Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam and CNN Political Commentators Kristin Soltis Anderson, Brad Todd, and Xochitly Hinojosa join CNN's Dana Bash to discuss the latest flashpoint over Trump's immigration crackdown.

by: WDIO

'Beacon of freedom' dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither under Trump

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by: The Independent

Everything the UK can now sell and buy from the US after Trump trade deal

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by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Primary results show strength of NJ political machines | Season 2024

Incumbent Democrats and Republicans scored victories across the state

by: MSNBC

Why are Trump supporters still backing tariffs? 'Desire' for 'action' at the government

President Trump made a rare admission that his trade war will cause prices to increase. Trump's supporters are still backing his tariffs despite some of the negative consequences. Staff Writer at The Atlantic Elaine Godfrey and Senior Writer at The Dispatch David Drucker join Katy Tur to share their political analysis.

by: Morning Call PA

Browse political cartoons for the week of May 5

View Town Square/Opinion cartoons for the week of May 5, 2025.

by: Seattle Times

University presidents in WA slam Trump's 'political interference'

The statement is signed by University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce and Seattle University President Eduardo M. Peñalver.

by: Cowboy State Daily

Daily Cartoon 2: Monday, May 12, 2025

Original reporting. Fearless journalism. Wyoming's most trusted, comprehensive news source from the state's most experienced journalists.

by: WTOP News

UK government to tighten immigration rules amid voter anger over 'failed experiment in open borders' - WTOP News

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will on Monday unveil plans to tighten immigration rules, confronting an issue that has bedeviled successive governments and fueled the rise of a new…

by: The Financial Times

What students should know about UK and US politics

Read a selection of FT articles on parties, voting and interest groups picked by our teacher advisers

by: Reuters

COP30 Brazilian presidency calls for new global climate governance

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by: The New York Times

Bangladesh Bans the Political Party of Its Ousted Former Ruler

Sheikh Hasina fled the country after a mass uprising against her government, but the party she led remained a factor in Bangladeshi politics.

by: Nigerian Tribune

WEEK BRIEF: Tinubu's near-empty treasury comment, tax reforms, UTME mass failure, wave of defections, other top stories

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by: The New York Times

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Plans for Mass Layoffs and Program Closures

An emergency ruling by a federal judge in California amounted to the broadest effort yet to halt the Trump administration's overhaul of the federal government.

by: Reuters

Congo suspends former president Kabila's political party

Democratic Republic of Congo suspended former President Joseph Kabila's political party and ordered his assets seized over accusations of supporting Rwandan-backed rebels in the east, the government said. The 53-year-old, who ruled from 2001-2019 and only stepped down after deadly protests against him, has said he wants to return to Congo to help seek a solution to the war. But in statements late on Saturday, the interior ministry said his party was suspended for aiding the M23 rebels, while the justice ministry said his and other party leaders' assets would be seized after acts amounting to high treason.

by: CBS News

Kamala Harris makes Met Gala debut, says art and politics are related

Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her anticipated return to the public stage where she delivered her first major speech since losing the 2024 presidential election.

by: WTOP News

A Republican push to sell public lands in the West is reigniting a political fight - WTOP News

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Congressional Republicans say their plan to sell potentially hundreds of thousands of acres of federal land will generate revenue and ease growth pressures in booming Western…
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by: Dallas Morning News

Ochre House satirizes political landscape in new play about narcissistic oligarch

'Moving Creatures' is the latest creation of artistic director Matthew Posey.

by: WJZY

Is your name extinct now? Federal government releases new baby name popularity data

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by: Patch

REAL ID Deadline Down To 7 Months: 5 Things To Know In CT

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by: PBS

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by: NME

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by: KWQC

WATCH: Former legislator wants focus on workers not 'Washington politics'

Former Iowa legislator Nate Willems announced on Wednesday that he is running for attorney general.

by: MSNBC

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by: Business Insider

Amazon says it won't display tariff costs. It still exploded into a political issue.

Even if Amazon doesn't plan to display the cost of tariffs, the prospect of the company doing so helped reignite a fierce debate in Washington.

by: Fox News

Government accountability expert tells '60 Minutes' fraud 'is not a political issue,' optimistic on DOGE

Government fraud risk expert Linda Miller spoke to "60 Minutes" about how effectively the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) approaches fraud.

by: The Independent

UK politics live: Starmer vows to 'take back control of borders' as he unveils tighter immigration rules

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by: WTOP News

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by: The New Zealand Herald

'Unhinged', 'Demeaning': Columnist's C-bomb attack on female MPs - Minister, Stuff, PR bosses respond

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by: dpa international

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by: Tacoma News Tribune

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by: The Economist

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by: Vox

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by: KSTP-TV

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by: London Evening Standard

Accurate information 'under greater threat than ever' from misinformation

Fact-checking charity Full Fact has urged the Government and Ofcom to do more to combat misleading material online.

by: WTOP News

Albanian preliminary election results show Socialists ahead - WTOP News

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by: The Daily Telegraph

The establishment is already plotting the destruction of a Reform government

The local elections proved that vast numbers of English voters are considering political revolution over politics as usual. But we will only know if they will stand by Reform when the full weight of the political establishment fights back.

by: Seeking Alpha

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This is the forum for daily political discussion on Seeking Alpha. A new version is published every market day. Please don't leave political comments on other articles or posts on the site

by: reuters.com

Mali suspends political activities ahead of planned protest

Mali has suspended political activities across the country ahead of a planned protest against the military junta that has ruled since coups in 2020 and 2021, authorities said on Wednesday.

by: CNN

Trump defends plan to accept jet from Qatar | CNN Politics

President Trump defended a plan to accept a luxury jet from the Qatari royal family that will be retrofitted and used as Air Force One during the president's second term. Ethics experts have raised concerns about the potential move and questioned whether accepting the plane will violate the Constitution's Emoluments Clause.

by: CNN

Lawmaker describes the moment 'chaos ensued' at ICE confrontation in Newark | CNN Politics

The Department of Homeland Security accused three Democratic lawmakers of 'storming' an ICE facility despite oversight laws saying they could be there. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), one of the lawmakers who was at the facility, spoke with CNN's Dana Bash about her experience.

by: CNN

'Political poison': Enten explains why independent voters are turning on Trump | CNN Politics

CNN's Harry Enten says that President Donald Trump has lost the approval of many independent voters in the United States because of his economic agenda.

by: CNN

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'United around what?' Bernie Sanders scoffs at Schumer's claim Democrats are in lockstep | CNN Politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks with CNN's Kaitlan Collins about recent comments by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) that Senate Democrats are "united."

University presidents in WA slam Trump's 'political interference'

The statement is signed by University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce and Seattle University President Eduardo M. Peñalver.
The University of Washington, along with other Washington state universities, has publicly criticized the Trump administration for what they perceive as political interference in higher education, particularly concerning international student policies. This backlash was triggered by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rule that would have forced international students to leave the U.S. if their universities switched to online-only learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this rule was later rescinded following legal challenges, the universities expressed concerns over the administration's broader approach to education, including the potential loss of research funding and the impact on academic freedom. The universities emphasized their commitment to supporting international students and maintaining a diverse and inclusive educational environment.

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