Category: Politics
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Trump Considers Imposing a 10% Tariff on All Chinese Products Starting February 1
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering imposing a 10% tariff on imports of products made in China starting February 1. Trump stated that his administration’s plan was “based on the fact that they (the Chinese) are sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada.” He called China an “abuser.” China responded by saying that trade…
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What Was Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute?
Elon Musk sparked speculation and much online debate when he made a hand gesture twice during a speech honoring President Trump on Monday (20). Speaking at a celebratory rally at the Capital One Arena in Washington hours after Trump was inaugurated, Musk thanked the crowd for choosing Trump. Musk, who leads Tesla, SpaceX, and the…
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Trump Pardons 1,600 January 6 Protesters
Less than 24 hours after taking the presidential oath for the second time, Donald Trump fulfilled his promise to grant clemency to those who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. With a pen in hand, he attempts to transform insurrectionists into patriots and individuals who tried to impede the peaceful transfer of power into…
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Trump Redefined Birthright Citizenship. But Eliminating It Will Not Be Easy
President Trump declared on Monday (20) that his administration would no longer treat the children of undocumented individuals born in the U.S. as citizens, signaling his intention to essentially ignore the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, in a move that will certainly be legally challenged. His executive order instructed federal agencies not to issue birth…
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Donald Trump Takes Office as 47th President
In a speech lasting about 30 minutes, Donald Trump delivered his first address as the new president of the United States on Monday (20). He reaffirmed his intention to reclaim the Panama Canal and combat illegal immigration in the country. The Gulf of Mexico, Trump reiterated, will be renamed the Gulf of America. The president…
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Donald Trump Is Back
Donald Trump became the 47th president of the United States on Monday (20). In a ceremony that had to be held inside the Capitol instead of outside as usual due to the polar cold affecting the region, Trump delivered an inauguration speech more akin to a speech for unity and cited the various measures he…
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Here Are Trump’s First Executive Measures
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President Trump will begin issuing a flurry of executive orders including measures to crack down on immigration and dismantle diversity initiatives in the federal government, his team told reporters, starting his presidency with a vigorous use of power intended to signal a sharp reversal of existing policies. Trump will also act unilaterally to end regulations…
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Supreme Court Allows TikTok Ban in the United States
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The Supreme Court of the United States refused on Friday (17) to block a federal law that will ban TikTok in the United States as early as this weekend, unless the extremely popular video-sharing app in the country ceases to be Chinese-owned. The judges’ order was a blow to TikTok, prohibiting its operation just before…
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The New York Times Highlights: Bolsonaro Will Not Be Able to Attend Trump’s Inauguration
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will not be able to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next Monday (20) in Washington D.C., despite claiming to have received an invitation from the elected President of the United States. Due to the legal proceedings he is facing in Brazilian courts, Bolsonaro had his passport confiscated by the Federal Police…
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Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire in Gaza
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 42-day ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, President Biden and other leaders announced on Wednesday (15), raising hopes that a 15-month war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and destroyed much of the enclave could soon come to an end. The ceasefire is set…