BKP Politics, episode 251: U.S. and Global Shifts: Georgia Pay Hikes, Trump’s Cuts, and Ukraine Tensions

Voice of Rural America by BKP Politics

Episode notes

Georgia citizens may receive a $500 return, while Governor Kemp’s salary may jump 37% to $250K under a new bill. GA SB9, likened to California policies, passed the House and heads to the Senate. A new book claims Democrats planned Biden’s exit and tracked his health since 2023. Trump’s administration withdrew a cabinet pick after a Democrat won a Trump +15 Pennsylvania district. Judge Boasberg ordered preservation of Signal app leaks tied to Hegseth, Waltz, and Houthi texts. Trump and RFK Jr. plan 8-50% staff cuts across 22 agencies, targeting fraud, not benefits like Medicare, with Elon Musk backing a trillion-dollar budget trim. Putin, denying alleged health issues, seeks UN governance in Ukraine to replace Zelensky, clashing with France’s troop plans and a UK-Ukraine 100-year security deal. Trump’s push to restore Russia’s gas empire contrast ... 

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