Trump’s ongoing ties with Russia stir global debate as longstanding alliances face scrutiny and weighty recalibration, prompting concerns over international order and traditional partnerships.
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Donald Trump
Week of Feb 24 – Mar 2, 2025
A turbulent week as shifting power sparks global and local controversies.
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President Trump’s controversial moves continue to stir tensions domestically and internationally. An executive order on language and aggressive power plays fuel political clashes and global alarm, while local leaders in Philadelphia mount a fierce pushback against his policies.
Trump’s second term stirs controversy. Veteran firings, frosty encounters with state officials, and aggressive trade policy shifts signal a turbulent administration. Tensions mount amid high-profile political clashes.
democrats-appropriations.house.gov · marylandmatters.org · calmatters.org · www.piie.comPhiladelphia City Council approved a resolution condemning President Trump, signaling strong political pushback amid rising tensions.
phlcouncil.comTrump’s day featured stark confrontations: a disputed letter from King Charles, an aggressive congressional address, and a heated exchange over Ukraine that deepened doubts about his administration’s direction.
www.cnn.com · kettering.org · www.pbs.org · www.pbs.orgTrump's early moves challenge established institutions as he pushes executive authority by declaring English the official language, stirring controversy over long-standing federal norms.
apnews.com · www.npr.orgPresident Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official U.S. language, reversing previous language support policies and marking a sharp shift in national policy priorities.
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