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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Why Trump's Trade and Immigration Policies Might Spoil Your Avocado Toast

Ever thought about what would happen if your favorite avocado toast became a luxury item? It's not just a far-fetched idea anymore. President Trump's trade and immigration policies could make that a reality. Back in 2018, when the U. S. slapped tariffs on several countries, they hit back. This raise

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Trudeau: Trump's Tariffs Could Hit U. S. Pocketbooks Hard

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently warned that President Trump's proposed tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico could make life more expensive for Americans. Speaking at a business event in Halifax, Trudeau said that Trump's 25% tax plan on imports would increase costs for many eve

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

South Korea's Leadership Puzzle: Who's at the Helm?

Recently, South Korea is in a bit of a pickle. President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing travel restrictions and isn't getting much support from his own party. He tried to introduce emergency measures, but that didn't go as planned. This has left everyone wondering who's really calling the shots. Legal expe

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Thinking Outside the Box: Protecting Trump and Redefining Secret Service Roles

A congressional task force has been digging into the scary moments when someone tried to hurt Donald Trump during his presidential campaign. They're saying the Secret Service needs to change how they do things. For one, they think the Secret Service should protect fewer foreign leaders, especially d

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Takes a Spill at Lunch

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, had a fall during the Senate Republican lunch on Tuesday. The cause and severity of the fall are still unknown. Two medical responders briefly visited his office but have since left. Newly elected Senate Republican Leader John Thune, who will take over f

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

RFK Jr. Pushes for Daughter-in-Law's CIA Role

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a nominee for the Health and Human Services Secretary position, is reportedly lobbying for his daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, to become the deputy director of the CIA. Kennedy, who previously worked at the CIA undercover, has been critical of the agency. The role doe

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Nobel Winners Speak Out Against Kennedy's HHS Nomination

More than 75 Nobel Prize winners have joined forces to urge the Senate not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This is a rare move for the esteemed group, who usually steer clear of politics. The concern? Kennedy's controversial vie

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Winning Hearts, Losing Numbers: A Congressman's Healthcare Mistake

Representative Ro Khanna from California made a big blunder on a social media platform, wrongly claiming that top health insurance companies made over $1. 3 trillion in profits in 2023. The real figure? A much smaller $70. 7 billion. This mix-up happened during a time when talks about healthcare ref

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Vote Day Tomorrow: What's on the Ballot?

Hey, everyone! Tomorrow is election day for the December ballot. There's a lot to vote on, so let's break it down. In East Baton Rouge, there's a big deal about a 2% sales tax. It's not new, but it might move from the parish to the City of St. George. That could mean about $50 million for city serv

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Dec 10 2024POLITICS

Trump's Plans for Healthcare and Abortion: A Casual Chat

President-elect Trump sat down with NBC’s “Meet the Press” to discuss his thoughts on healthcare and abortion. He didn't have much to say about replacing Obamacare, though. He still only has “ideas” for a better plan, and he’s not sure when he’ll have a full one. When asked about abortion pills, Tru

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