Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week:
1. President Donald Trump Attacks UN and Lectures Nations in Address to General Assembly
On September 23, President Donald Trump delivered a nearly hour-long address to the UN General Assembly, blending sharp criticism of the global body with self-congratulation for his administration’s achievements. In a speech that oscillated between grievance and optimism, President Trump touted his “America First” agenda, warned European nations of economic and cultural ruin, and positioned himself as a global peacemaker while questioning the UN’s effectiveness.
2. The UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal Recognize Palestinian Statehood
On September 21, 2025, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, marking a significant shift in their long-standing diplomatic positions. This coordinated move, with France expected to follow at the United Nations, reflects growing international concern over Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. These nations, key supporters of Israel and members of the Group of Seven, broke with the US, which has historically opposed recognizing Palestinian statehood without a permanent resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
3. Supreme Court to Review Presidential Authority Over Independent Agencies
On September 22, 2025, the US Supreme Court announced it would consider a significant expansion of President Donald Trump’s power over independent federal agencies, potentially overturning a nearly century-old precedent that limits when presidents can remove agency board members. This decision could reshape the balance of power between the executive branch and independent regulatory bodies, with far-reaching implications for how agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) operate.
4. President Donald Trump Moves to Designate Antifa as a Major Terrorist Organization
On September 22, President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating the decentralized anti-fascist movement known as Antifa a domestic terrorist organization. This move, part of a broader crackdown on what the administration calls the “radical left,” directs federal agencies to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle any illegal operations linked to Antifa or its supporters, including through criminal prosecutions. The order accuses the group of orchestrating political violence, such as riots, assaults on law enforcement, doxing, and other acts, aimed at overthrowing the US government.
