Articles for category: Politics, USA

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Neil Jacobs’ Sharpiegate Scandal and Trump’s Nomination for NOAA Chief Spark Widespread Controversy

President Trump wants Neil Jacobs to lead NOAA, America’s main weather and ocean research agency. This choice has sparked debate because of Jacobs’ past involvement in changing weather forecasts to match Trump’s claims. Jacobs brings real scientific knowledge to the job. He’s a weather scientist who’s worked on making forecasts more accurate. Currently, he serves ...

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Senate Confirms Pam Bondi as Attorney General Amid DOJ Overhaul

The Senate’s 54-46 confirmation of Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General sets the stage for significant changes at the Justice Department. Only one Democrat, Senator John Fetterman, joined Republicans in supporting Trump’s choice to lead federal law enforcement. Bondi’s appointment comes amid major personnel changes. The department has already dismissed prosecutors and FBI agents involved ...

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Trump Fires CFPB’s Chopra; $49B Medical Debt Relief at Risk

President Donald Trump fired Rohit Chopra from his job as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Saturday. Chopra, who had been fighting for stricter rules on banks and credit card companies since 2021, got the news through a White House email. As CFPB director, Chopra took strong enforcement actions against financial institutions ...

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Representative Image. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum speaking with attendees at the Republican Jewish Coalition's 2023 Annual Leadership Summit at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo Source: Doug Burgum (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Doug Burgum Confirmed as Interior Secretary, Overseeing 500 Million Acres

Doug Burgum, North Dakota’s former governor and a wealthy software industry entrepreneur, is now in charge of America’s parks, wildlife, and natural resources. The Senate backed him with a vote of 79-18. “Doug Burgum knows that America’s natural resources are our greatest national asset,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said before the vote. Burgum will ...

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Elon Musk’s Gesture Sparks ‘Heil Tesla’ Protest in Germany 

German protesters projected “Heil Tesla” alongside images of Elon Musk’s controversial arm gesture from Trump’s inauguration event onto the facade of his company’s German factory. The protest came after Musk raised his arm in a way that sparked heated debate across Europe. During his speech at Washington’s Capital One Arena, Musk placed his hand on ...

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Trump’s 2028 Run: Legal Loopholes or Constitutional Limits?

Donald Trump cannot legally run for president again in 2028. The 22nd Amendment of the Constitution sets a clear two-term limit for presidents. Having served two terms, Trump would reach this limit. The amendment states: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” This rule applies whether the terms ...

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Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director in 74-25 Vote

The Senate has approved John Ratcliffe as Trump’s CIA Director with 74 senators voting yes and 25 voting no, according to Senate records. This strong support shows broad backing for his appointment. Ratcliffe makes history as the first person to lead both America’s top spy agencies—the CIA and the Office of the Director of National ...

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Trump Appoints Caroline Pham as Acting CFTC Chair, Shifting U.S. Crypto Regulation Strategy

President Donald Trump has appointed Caroline Pham as Acting Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), marking a significant shift in U.S. cryptocurrency regulation. The Republican commissioner, who received unanimous support from her colleagues, steps in as Rostin Behnam prepares to depart on February 7, 2025. Pham’s appointment comes as Trump has promised to ...