Politics
Latest political updates, governmental reforms, elections, and policy analyses from Armenia, the Caucasus, and international corridors.
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Senators Hawley and Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Ban USPS Executive Bonuses Until Delivery Times Improve
Senators Hawley and Blumenthal introduced a bipartisan bill to block USPS executive bonuses until mail delivery rates reach 95% amid widespread national delays.
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Trump’s White House Ballroom Rises Above Ground Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
Construction of the $600 million White House ballroom has moved above ground as the Trump administration fights a federal challenge over presidential authority.
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Mandela Barnes Ends Wisconsin Gubernatorial Campaign
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has ended his Wisconsin gubernatorial bid amid conduct allegations and trailing rival Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary.
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Ceuta border crisis intensifies as thousands enter from Morocco
Local authorities have declared a social emergency in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed the border in recent days.
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Diplomatic Row Erupts as India Rebukes The New York Times Over ‘Pakistani Kashmir’ Headline Amid Deadly Election Violence
India has formally protested The New York Times’ use of the term ‘Pakistani Kashmir’ in its coverage of violent regional election clashes that left over 30 dead.
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Trump Hails Operation Warp Speed as ‘Spectacular Success’ Amid Fauci’s Senate Testimony
Donald Trump defended Operation Warp Speed as a ‘spectacular success’ as Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before a Senate committee over his private diary entries.
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Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment over 100 times in heated Senate hearing
Former NIAID director Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing, prompting a planned vote on contempt of Congress.
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Senator Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Restructure Coast Guard Leadership
Senator Rick Scott has introduced S. 5069, a bill proposing a new civilian Secretary of the Coast Guard to lead the service within the Department of Homeland Security.
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Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in Tense Senate Hearing as Hawley Alleges Misconduct
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing, as Republican lawmakers pressed him on COVID-19 origins and personal financial awards.
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Troy Jackson Secures Maine Senate Nomination Amid Controversy Over Selection Process
Troy Jackson won the Maine Democratic Senate nomination via a delegate vote after the original candidate withdrew, sparking criticism over the non-primary process.
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Hong Solidifies Lead in Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
A new Marquette University Law School poll shows Francesca Hong leading the Democratic gubernatorial primary with 38% support ahead of the August 11 election.
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Victorian Premier Carroll Announces Royal Commission Into Construction Sector
Premier Ben Carroll has launched a Royal Commission into Victoria’s construction sector to address allegations of corruption within the $100 billion ‘Big Build’.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Testifies Before Senate Panel Led by Rand Paul Over COVID-19 Origins and Perjury Allegations
Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a Senate panel led by Senator Rand Paul to testify on COVID-19 origins, gain-of-function research, and perjury allegations.
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Donald Trump and World Leaders Gather in Washington for Senator Lindsey Graham’s Funeral
President Donald Trump and global leaders gathered in Washington to honor Senator Lindsey Graham, as the Senate advanced a major Russia sanctions bill in his memory.
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Trump Reportedly Pushed RFK Jr to Cut Vaccines More Aggressively Despite Midterm Risks
President Trump is pressuring HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to aggressively cut the U.S. vaccine schedule, defying pollster warnings of a midterm election backlash.