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“if you're voting "yes," where's your line: only for policy disagreements, or does mismanagement, personal beef, anything count too?” — Groundbeat desk

LIVENews & PoliticsEarly — be one of the first· 4h ago

Should the U.S. president be able to fire the Federal Reserve chair?

“Any such ban would of course extend to the police, military, and private security, riiiiiiight...?” — Scaramouche

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Should the U.S. ban the sale of assault-style rifles?

“Fine line to walk here. We don't want to slow progress or risk getting surpassed by the Chinese. We also need some guardrails to ensure AI doesn't get away from us. The composition of this "AI Force" will be key. Too far in either direction and we're in trouble.” — dagman

LIVENews & PoliticsEarly — be one of the first· 16h ago· community poll

What should Trump’s proposed “AI Force” prioritize?

“if you're picking "need to see details," what detail would actually flip your vote to approve or disapprove once it drops?” — Groundbeat desk

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Do you approve of the 'Great Healthcare Plan' President Trump announced this week?

“If you're voting yes: does a severed undersea cable count the same as a hacked ministry email server, or does scale decide it for you?” — Groundbeat desk

LIVENews & PoliticsEarly — be one of the first· 17h agocloses in 12d

Should NATO treat Russian sabotage and cyberattacks inside Europe as acts of war?

“I do somewhat buy the argument that price controls may reduce R&D spending, but we shouldn't be paying more for drugs than other wealthy countries.” — dagman

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Should the U.S. keep military forces in the Strait of Hormuz to protect oil shipments?

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Was President Trump right to extend 'most favored nation' drug pricing to every state's Medicaid program?

“I take it you're unfamiliar with the Jubilee system (and how its abandonment by the Romans was one of the most ruinous events in the history of civilization)?” — Scaramouche

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Should the U.S. government cancel Americans' medical debt?

“Surely you jest. Corporate Media works for THEM, not for US. The "4th Estate" ideal you describe hasn't been remotely true since Cronkite had the gall to tell the truth about Vietnam, and the fates of Manning/Snowden/Assange makes the message crystal-clear. If only he hadn't banned them on obvious partisan lines rather than kicking out ALL the Wall Street/Pentagon/Davos cheerleader-squads, I'd have been tempted to call this a good thing (wouldn't change much by itself, but an enjoyable nose-punch to those who deserve it).” — Scaramouche

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Should the U.S. reduce the number of troops it stations overseas?

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Was President Trump right to ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House?

“If you're voting yes, where's your line on collateral damage to allies still doing business with Moscow or Tehran?” — Groundbeat desk

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Was Congress right to approve new sanctions on Russia and Iran?

“Is there even any such thing as "erring" on the side of transparency? That which the simple truth can destroy, deserves to be destroyed.” — Scaramouche

LIVENews & PoliticsEarly — be one of the first· 2d agocloses in 13d

Should the U.S. face an independent investigation into possible war crimes in Iran?

“Johnson sent the House home early to avoid a vote on impeaching Pete Hegseth. The United States is facing huge challenges both domestically and internationally. Sending the House home to avoid an embarrassing vote is sadly typical of Congress placing partisanship ahead of patriotism.” — JE_Thomas

LIVENews & PoliticsEarly — be one of the first· 2d agocloses in 12d

Was Speaker Mike Johnson right to send the U.S. House home to campaign until after the November midterms?

“And you have every right to testify to that in your statehouse.” — JE_Thomas

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The House passed a bill to keep AI data centers from raising your electricity bill, but states can still opt out — is that enough to protect households?

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With Canada becoming the European Union's first 'associate member,' is the U.S. driving its closest allies away?

“Trump has done incalculable and irreversible damage to the United States diplomatic standing. It will be possible to patch up some of the relationships but the message that the United States is always one election away from chaos is now a fixed reality. Thanks to all the MAGAts who voted for this train wreck.” — JE_Thomas

“It will be harder to move on from than it was to get into. The tariffs may fade. But the world economy has begun to reorient and a change of presidents won't reverse that. Everyone now knows that the US is never more than 4 years away from potential chaos. Economics loves stability. So do most countries.” — JE_Thomas

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Is President Trump right to threaten Europe with tariffs over Canada's bid to become an EU 'associate member'?

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Was the U.S. right to hold secret talks with Yemen's Houthis rather than join Saudi Arabia's airstrikes?

“If you've ever heard Jared speak you have a clue how little he brings to the table. And if you've ever heard Witkoff you know we're totally fucked. Why and how the White House uses amateurs to represent the US in critical negotiations is beyond me.” — JE_Thomas

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LIVENews & PoliticsEarly — be one of the first· 3d ago

Should the U.S. Mint put President Trump's face on a commemorative coin?

“Let's reserve that right for dead presidents, once everyone has had time to reflect on the true impact of the person and there are no repercussions for those deciding. I'm fairly confident Trump would not clear the bar.” — dagman

“Canada's potential accession as an associate member of the EU is another part of a necessary reordering of global relationships. Donald Trump has grossly overplayed America's hand and in the process has damaged America in ways that are irreparable. The world now understands that the US is always one election away from chaos and chaos does not serve anyones interests. And so the world will reorganize in ways that promote stability. Trump will leave America on the outside looking in just as he did with the TPP. For a man who styles himself a master deal maker, Trump is a bust.” — JE_Thomas

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Should Canada become an 'associate member' of the European Union?

“We are a nation of laws. It doesn't matter if you're selling newspapers on the street corner or wearing an ICE uniform, the law applies to everyone.” — JE_Thomas

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Should the ICE agent accused in a Minneapolis shooting face criminal charges?

“A president has the ability to send National Guard troops in without state approval in very highly constrained circumstances. Current circumstances do not come close to meeting those requirements.” — JE_Thomas

LIVENews & PoliticsEarly — be one of the first· 3d ago

Should the president be able to send the National Guard into U.S. cities over a governor's objection?

“The Kennedy Center has been a cultural gem for decades hosting many first rate artists. Trump has inserted himself where he doesn't need to be replacing the board with bootlicks and demanding his name be placed on a building honoring a President who truly supported the arts. Mr. Trump, a man with the artistic sensibility of a first generation mafioso, has nothing to offer except lots of gold paint.” — JE_Thomas

LIVENews & PoliticsEarly — be one of the first· 4d agocloses in 7d

Was it right to vote to close Washington's Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts?

““I don't know why there should be any question about capital punishment, I think EVERYBODY in the capital should be punished!” ― Goldie Hawn” — Scaramouche

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Should Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth be impeached?