Opposition

From Opposition to Applause: Trump’s Surprising Turnaround on Infrastructure Success

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WASHINGTON — When Donald Trump was president, he attempted to obstruct what would become a significant infrastructure law. Today, many of the projects funded by that legislation are being highlighted, leaving observers to note a curious paradox: the former president is now being credited for initiatives that he had once sought to undermine. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, enacted in November 2021 with strong bipartisan support, allocates approximately $1.2 trillion for transportation improvements, broadband expansion, and water infrastructure upgrades. This law is designed to tackle longstanding challenges such as crumbling roads and bridges, while … Read more

Controversy Erupts as Ugandan Opposition Leader Rejects Trial, Alleges Judicial Bias

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KAMPALA, Uganda — A prominent opposition leader in Uganda, currently imprisoned, has opted to boycott his trial, alleging that the presiding judge is not impartial. This move continues to highlight the ongoing tensions between the government and opposition parties in the country. Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known colloquially as Bobi Wine, has been an outspoken critic of President Yoweri Museveni’s long-standing rule. He announced his decision to abstain from the proceedings during what was supposed to be a court hearing related to charges he is contesting. His stance underscores concerns over judicial fairness and the political climate … Read more

"Trump and Texas Republicans Celebrate ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Amidst Democratic Opposition: Major Tax Cuts and Medicaid Changes on the Table"

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Washington, D.C. — The Fourth of July weekend saw President Trump and congressional Republicans celebrating the passage of what they termed the “big, beautiful bill.” The legislation, which the President signed into law at the White House on July 4, has been met with a mix of jubilation from Republican lawmakers and staunch opposition from Democrats. All Texas Republicans in the House, as well as Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, supported the legislation, while Democratic lawmakers universally opposed it, labeling it “one ugly bill.” The legislative process involved extensive negotiations among Republicans, culminating in … Read more

Rwanda’s Opposition Leader Victoire Ingabire Arrested Amid Allegations of Political Intimidation and Disorder

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KIGALI, Rwanda — Victoire Ingabire, a high-profile leader of the opposition in Rwanda, was detained on allegations of inciting public disorder and forming a criminal organization, according to the Rwanda Investigations Bureau. One of Ingabire’s attorneys described the charges as politically motivated, asserting that they are part of a broader pattern of intimidation against her and her supporters. Ingabire, who leads the unregistered opposition group DALFA-Umurinzi, returned from exile in 2010 to run for president but faced accusations of genocide denial that prevented her from participating. Two years later, she was sentenced to prison on … Read more