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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Senator Mark Kelly Faces Legal Challenges in Pentagon Investigation

Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain and astronaut, is under investigation by the Pentagon for alleged misconduct. This investigation stems from a video where Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers urged service members to refuse illegal orders. The Pentagon cited the Uniform Code of Milita

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Victims of Crime Get a Break: DOJ Reverses Course on Legal Aid Restrictions

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has changed its mind about a rule that would have stopped immigrants who are crime victims from getting certain legal help. This change came after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell said the DOJ agreed not to enforce the rule on millions of dollars given t

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

A New Chapter for Washington, D. C.

Washington, D. C. , is about to see a big change. Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided not to run for another term. This is a huge deal because it's been a while since the city has had a mayoral race without an incumbent. Bowser has been in office since 2015. Before that, she spent over ten years in loc

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Monaco's Prince Albert Halts Abortion Law

Prince Albert, the ruler of Monaco, recently made a big decision. He chose not to approve a new law that would have made abortion legal in his small country. This law would have allowed women to end pregnancies up to 12 weeks, or up to 16 weeks in cases of rape. It also aimed to lower the age of par

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's Legal Battles: A Closer Look at the Justice Department's Struggles

In a surprising turn of events, the Justice Department has faced significant setbacks in its recent legal pursuits. Lindsey Halligan, a Trump ally, took charge of a high-profile case against former FBI Director James Comey. She secured an indictment, but the case quickly hit a wall. Judges found num

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Gun Rights Get a New Champion in the Justice Department

The Justice Department is shaking things up by creating a new office focused on protecting gun rights. This office, named the Second Amendment Rights Section, will start its work on December 4. Its main job is to look into local laws that might be limiting people's right to own guns. This move come

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers in the Spotlight: FBI Wants to Talk to Democrats Who Advised Military Personnel

Six Democratic lawmakers are now in the FBI's crosshairs. They are being asked to sit down for interviews. These lawmakers had advised military personnel to refuse any orders they believed were illegal. This news comes after the Pentagon made a bold move. They threatened to recall Senator Mark Kelly

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

New Rules for Visiting U. S. National Parks: What You Need to Know

Starting in January, international tourists will have to pay more to visit popular U. S. national parks like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. This change comes after a recent order that aims to use the extra money for park upkeep and conservation. However, it's interesting to note that the same adm

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Gaza Hostage Remains Handed Over Amid Tensions

A coffin believed to hold the remains of a hostage from the October 7th attack has been given to Israel by Hamas through the Red Cross. This is one of the last three hostages still in Gaza. The body will now be taken to a lab in Tel Aviv to be identified. Hamas and another group, Palestinian Islami

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

House Republicans Cool on Extending Healthcare Subsidies

House Speaker Mike Johnson recently shared some news with the White House. Most Republicans in the House aren't too keen on extending the extra help people get for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This chat happened over the phone with top White House staff. At the same time, Preside

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