Tag: congress
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Navigating the Tightrope: Democrats’ D.C. Tightrope Walk and the Trump-Putin Summit Shadow
Navigating the Tightrope: Democrats’ D.C. Tightrope Walk and the Trump-Putin Summit Shadow As Washington Braces for a Polarizing Summit, Democrats Face a Strategic Crossroads Washington D.C. is a city accustomed to high-stakes drama, but the current political climate presents a particularly intricate challenge for the Democratic Party. With the anticipated Trump-Putin summit looming on the…
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The Trump Administration’s Post-Affirmative Action Gambit: A Shadow War on Diversity Initiatives?
The Trump Administration’s Post-Affirmative Action Gambit: A Shadow War on Diversity Initiatives? As the Supreme Court’s landmark decision reshapes college admissions, the former president’s team is scrutinizing a new frontier: the very tools schools might use to maintain demographic and socioeconomic balance. The echoes of the Supreme Court’s seismic decision effectively ending race-conscious affirmative action…
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The Silent Squeeze: How EV Fees Could Reshape America’s Roads and Your Wallet
The Silent Squeeze: How EV Fees Could Reshape America’s Roads and Your Wallet As the Highway Trust Fund faces a funding crisis, electric vehicles, once hailed as the future, are now squarely in the crosshairs for new taxes. The hum of electric vehicles on American roads has been growing steadily, a testament to a nation’s…
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A Capitol Divide: Congress’s Looming Battle Over Washington D.C.
A Capitol Divide: Congress’s Looming Battle Over Washington D.C. As crime concerns mount, the nation’s capital finds itself at the epicenter of a deepening political tug-of-war with implications far beyond its iconic monuments. The familiar hum of legislative machinery in Washington D.C. is about to be amplified by a new, increasingly contentious debate: how, or…
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The Eight-Week Reign: Billy Long’s Brief Stint as IRS Commissioner and What It Means for the Tax Agency
The Eight-Week Reign: Billy Long’s Brief Stint as IRS Commissioner and What It Means for the Tax Agency A swift exit leaves the IRS searching for stability amid evolving challenges. In a political landscape often defined by drawn-out battles and protracted negotiations, the tenure of Billy Long as IRS Commissioner was a blink-and-you-miss-it affair. Barely…
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The Clash of Titans: Trump’s Crusade Against the International Energy Agency’s Influence
The Clash of Titans: Trump’s Crusade Against the International Energy Agency’s Influence How a Washington offensive aims to reshape global energy policy by targeting a key international body. The Trump administration, in conjunction with influential Republican allies in Congress, has launched a concerted effort to oust a high-ranking official at the International Energy Agency (IEA).…
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When the Hackers Speak: What Congress Needs to Learn from the Cybersecurity Frontier
When the Hackers Speak: What Congress Needs to Learn from the Cybersecurity Frontier Defending Democracy in the Digital Age Demands Embracing the Unconventional Wisdom of Black Hat and DEF CON In the heart of Las Vegas, amidst the neon glow and the clatter of slot machines, a different kind of battle is being waged. Not…
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America’s Quiet War on Global Energy Stability: The Trump Team’s Bid to Reshape the IEA
America’s Quiet War on Global Energy Stability: The Trump Team’s Bid to Reshape the IEA A push to oust a key official at a Paris-based body signals a broader ideological battle over fossil fuels and the future of international energy cooperation. In a move that could reverberate across the global energy landscape, the Trump administration,…
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The Unseen Chess Match: How Redistricting’s Shadow Looms Over Campaign Recruitment
The Unseen Chess Match: How Redistricting’s Shadow Looms Over Campaign Recruitment As district lines shift, the quiet groundwork for the next election cycle begins, with candidates yet to emerge from the shadows. The ink has barely dried on the latest district maps, and the political landscape is still settling. Yet, beneath the surface of public…
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The Unsettled Future: Trump’s Gambit to Privatize Housing’s Giants
The Unsettled Future: Trump’s Gambit to Privatize Housing’s Giants As President Trump eyes a seismic shift for Fannie and Freddie, the nation’s housing market braces for unprecedented change. The specter of Donald Trump’s ambition to divest the government’s stake in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac looms large over the American housing landscape. More than a…