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As part of his second attempt to scrap federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, President Donald Trump is targeting the private, nonprofit corporation that allocates funds to National Public Radio, Public Broadcasting Service, and over 1,500 local radio and television stations throughout the country. Trump's
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Congressional Republicans are at an impasse as they navigate the passage of President Trump's $4.5 trillion tax package, facing significant opposition from various factions within their own party. The package, intended to make Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent and eliminate certain taxes on tips, overtime,
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Indiana legislators have taken a mix of steps to balance the state's judicial system, including adding and eliminating courts. Amidst the budget uncertainties and Medicaid growth, policymakers are navigating the trade-offs between resources and solutions. This rebalancing exercise reveals the ongoing contest between the constrained vision of human
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Former Member of Parliament (MP) Catherine Abelema Afeku has announced her intention to contest the National Women's Organiser position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In her declaration, she emphasized the need for a dynamic woman to lead the party's women's mobilization efforts, citing
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On Friday, a group of lawmakers and protesters stormed the gate of Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey, to advocate for detainees deemed "murderers, terrorists, child rapists, and MS-13 gang members" by Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. The protesters, including members of Congress, chased after
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Members of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey, including LaMonica McIver, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Rob Menendez, along with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, visited an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center on Friday. The visit quickly turned violent, with lawmakers and the mayor allegedly storming the
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The proposal, presented by National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh, aims to shorten the tenure of the 15th NA and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term, from July 2026 to early April 2026. This change is intended to allow for the prompt consolidation of
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Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is working closely with the National Assembly to implement electoral reforms in the country. The commission has forwarded eight of 142 recommendations from its review of the 2023 general election to the National Assembly for constitutional and electoral amendments. INEC Chairman Professor
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Members of the National Assembly in Namibia commenced a week-long induction and orientation seminar in Swakopmund, aimed at familiarizing first-time lawmakers with their roles, including parliamentary protocol, diplomacy, and etiquette. The comprehensive workshop will cover various topics such as the laws and operations of the Namibian Parliament, the role of
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As Bulgaria plans to join the eurozone in 2026, a proposal for a national referendum on adopting the euro has ignited intense debate among the country's politicians. President Rumen Radev submitted the proposal, which aims to determine whether the country should adopt the single European currency in 2026.
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As Bulgaria inches closer to its goal of joining the eurozone in 2026, the country's President Rumen Radev has submitted a proposal for a national referendum on adopting the euro, sparking intense debate among politicians. The proposal, scheduled for 2026, would ask citizens if they agree to have
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The Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party is gearing up to review and revise the 2026 budget, with a focus on reducing unnecessary expenditures and ensuring cost-effectiveness. Party spokesperson Mr. Akkaradet Wongpitakroj revealed that the party's MPs will thoroughly examine the draft bill, with a particular emphasis on eliminating
