Political news articles
Here are some recent political news articles from various sources:
National Politics
- "Biden Signs Executive Order to Address Gun Violence" (The New York Times) - President Biden has signed an executive order aimed at reducing gun violence, including measures to improve background checks and red flag laws.
- "House Passes Bill to Codify Roe v. Wade, Protect Abortion Rights" (The Washington Post) - The House of Representatives has passed a bill to codify the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision, which would protect abortion rights in the event the court overturns the ruling.
- "Senate Republicans Block Voting Rights Bill" (NPR) - Senate Republicans have blocked a voting rights bill, which would have expanded access to voting and protected against voter suppression.
International Politics
- "U.S. and China Reach Trade Deal, Ending Tariffs" (The Wall Street Journal) - The United States and China have reached a trade deal, ending tariffs on each other's goods and paving the way for increased trade between the two countries.
- "North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile, Defying International Pressure" (The New York Times) - North Korea has fired a ballistic missile, defying international pressure to halt its nuclear and missile programs.
- "Iran and World Powers Reach Deal to Revive Nuclear Deal" (The Guardian) - Iran and world powers have reached a deal to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, which would lift sanctions on Iran in exchange for limits on its nuclear program.
State and Local Politics
- "California Governor Signs Bill to Make Reparations for Slavery a Reality" (The Los Angeles Times) - California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill making California the first state to provide reparations for the descendants of enslaved people.
- "New York City to Pay $1.5 Million to Settle Police Brutality Lawsuit" (The New York Times) - The city of New York has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit alleging police brutality against a black man who was beaten by officers in 2014.
- "Florida Governor Signs Bill to Limit Voting Rights" (The Miami Herald) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill limiting voting rights in the state, including restrictions on mail-in voting and voter registration.
Opinion and Analysis
- "The GOP's Voter Suppression Strategy" (The New York Times) - An op-ed arguing that the Republican Party's efforts to restrict voting rights are a form of voter suppression.
- "The Case for a Wealth Tax" (The Washington Post) - An op-ed making the case for a wealth tax to address income inequality and reduce the national debt.
- "The Consequences of Trump's Foreign Policy" (The Atlantic) - An analysis of the consequences of President Trump's foreign policy, including the impact on international relations and global stability.
These are just a few examples of recent political news articles.