Politics

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Is Donald Trump Honest About Project 2025?

Donald Trump has often claimed he had “no idea” about the conservative Heritage Foundation’s policy project, known as Project 2025. However, his recent choices for key administration roles suggest otherwise. While Trump tried to distance himself from this controversial blueprint during his campaign, several of his picks are directly tied to the project. Let’s break…

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Eric Hovde Refuses to Concede Wisconsin Senate Race, Cites ‘Voting Inconsistencies’ Despite Projected Loss to Tammy Baldwin

November 13, 2024 — Republican Eric Hovde has refused to concede the Wisconsin Senate race to incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin, citing “voting inconsistencies” as his reason for contesting the projected outcome. With 99% of votes counted, Baldwin has 49.4% of the vote to Hovde’s 48.5%, a margin of fewer than 30,000 votes. The margin does…

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What Trump’s Second Term Means for U.S. Support to Ukraine Amid Budapest Memorandum Commitments

With Donald Trump now elected to a second term as U.S. President, there are renewed questions surrounding America’s commitment to support Ukraine, especially given his public statements expressing a desire to reassess America’s foreign commitments. Ukraine’s decision to relinquish its nuclear weapons in 1994, under the Budapest Memorandum, secured assurances from the U.S., the U.K.,…

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Far-Right Israeli Minister Endorses Mike Huckabee as Trump’s Ambassador Pick for Israel

November 12, 2024 — President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee would be nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel has sparked praise from some of Israel’s far-right political leaders. Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, expressed strong support for the nomination on social media, sharing emojis of the U.S. and…

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U.S. Walks Back Threat to Withhold Aid to Israel Despite Concerns Over Gaza

Washington, D.C., November 12, 2024 — The United States will not withhold military aid to Israel, the State Department confirmed Tuesday, reversing an earlier warning that aid could be contingent on improved humanitarian conditions in Gaza. The Biden administration had previously given Israel a 30-day window to enhance aid access to Gaza, with the potential for…

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Trump Announces Key Appointments: Noem for Homeland Security, Witkoff as Mideast Envoy, Huckabee for Israel Ambassador

Trump Announces Key Appointments: Ratcliffe for CIA, Noem for Homeland Security, Witkoff as Mideast Envoy, Huckabee for Israel Ambassador November 12, 2024 — President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled significant appointments for his forthcoming administration, selecting John Ratcliffe as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, real…

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Republicans on Verge of Full Control in Washington, Eye Sweeping Policy Overhaul

Washington, D.C., November 12, 2024 — Republican lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, energized by their recent victories in the White House and Senate and now close to reclaiming a House majority. Should the GOP secure the House, they will gain complete control over the federal government, setting the stage for significant policy shifts across…

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Devin LeMahieu Re-Elected as Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Amid Shift in Political Balance

In the wake of recent elections, Wisconsin State Senator Devin LeMahieu has been re-elected as the Republican majority leader, continuing his representation of Manitowoc, Sheboygan, and Fond du Lac counties, a role he has held since 2015. LeMahieu’s reappointment to the leadership position comes as the Wisconsin Senate adjusts to a shift in the political…