Politics
Latest political updates, governmental reforms, elections, and policy analyses from Armenia, the Caucasus, and international corridors.
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California Governor Contenders Clash Over Immigration and Economy in CNN Debate
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton sparred over immigration, taxes, and AI in a contentious CNN debate to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Trump’s Justice Department Opens Preliminary Review Into Watergate Prosecution Tactics
Decades after Watergate, the Justice Department is reviewing claims of prosecutor misconduct against Nixon, sparking fierce debate among historians.
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A Senator’s Botched Basketball ‘Gotcha’ Backfires During Jack Smith Hearing
Senator Eric Schmitt faced intense ridicule after confusing the Atlanta Hawks with Iowa Hawkeyes during a tense congressional hearing examining Jack Smith.
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Strait of Hormuz Oil Flows Rebound Toward Pre-War Norms Amid Indirect U.S.-Iran Talks
Crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz near pre-war levels as Washington and Tehran weigh indirect ceasefire proposals.
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Texas U.S. Senate Race Heats Up As Candidates Clash Over Faith and Economics
Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico faces scrutiny over religious progressive messaging as Republican rival Ken Paxton campaigns in El Paso amid tight polling.
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Ken Paxton Brings Faith-Focused U.S. Senate Campaign to El Paso
Republican Ken Paxton brought his faith-driven U.S. Senate campaign to El Paso, rallying voters against Democrat James Talarico in a tight race.
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US Federal Agencies Ordered to Rebrand Artificial Intelligence as ‘Super Intelligence’
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring US federal agencies to replace the term artificial intelligence with ‘super intelligence’.
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A Senator’s Basketball Mix-Up Overshadows a Contentious Senate Hearing on Federal Prosecutions
Sen. Eric Schmitt confused the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes while questioning Jack Smith, shifting focus from federal prosecutions to sports.
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White House Opts for Voluntary Tech Sector Pledges Over Mandatory Safeguards
US leaders and major tech executives signed a voluntary AI safety pact at the White House, relying on internal controls rather than government mandates.
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UK Cabinet Minister Concedes Post-Brexit Settlement Is Failing Britain
Cabinet minister Louise Haigh admitted Britain’s current EU settlement is not working as debate intensifies over the country’s long-term relationship with the bloc.
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US Senate Votes to Elevate Missouri Churchill Museum to National Historic Landmark
Legislation led by Senator Josh Hawley to designate America’s National Churchill Museum as a National Historic Landmark cleared the Senate and heads to the White House.
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Fox News Proposes Texas Senate Debate as Talarico and Paxton Clash in High-Stakes Ad Wars
Fox News proposed a debate between Texas Senate nominees James Talarico and Ken Paxton as national Democrats enter the state’s ad wars.
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Jack Smith Defends Trump Probes in Contentious Senate Hearing
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith defended his Trump probes before the Senate Judiciary Committee, pushing back against Republican bias claims and a failed perjury trap.
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U.S. Prepares to Break Ground on Permanent Jerusalem Embassy
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee announced upcoming construction for a permanent Jerusalem embassy at the Allenby Compound, cementing a long-term diplomatic presence.
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Nvidia and AMD Lobby White House to Water Down China Chip Restrictions in Defense Bill
Nvidia and AMD are lobbying the Trump administration to ease China chip export rules in the defense bill, sparking a high-stakes clash with lawmakers.