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Political Showdown Deepens as Shutdown Hits Markets

Political Showdown

Washington, D.C. – As the federal government shutdown stretches into its first week, the political standoff between the White House and Congress is sending ripples through global markets. While lawmakers remain locked in a bitter dispute over budget priorities, Wall…

Judge Blocks Major Layoffs at U.S. Global Media Agency

Judge Blocks

A federal judge has intervened to temporarily block sweeping layoffs at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the government-run international broadcaster that oversees outlets such as Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and Radio Free Asia. The…

Trump Policies Spark Fears of Academic Freedom Erosion

Trump Policies

Washington, D.C. — A global academic watchdog has issued a stark warning that U.S. higher education is facing unprecedented political interference, with new Trump administration policies raising alarms about the erosion of academic freedom and institutional independence. According to the…

Corporate Power in U.S. Policy Under Scrutiny

U.S. Policy Under Scrutiny

Corporate influence over U.S. policymaking is once again in the spotlight, as lawmakers, watchdog groups, and the public raise concerns about the role of big business in shaping legislation and regulatory decisions. Recent reports suggest that industry lobbyists have been…

White House Faces Heat Over Budget Talks

White House

The White House is under increasing scrutiny as the United States enters its third day of a partial government shutdown. The impasse began on October 1, 2025, after a stalemate over a $1.7 trillion funding bill left Congress unable to…