POLITICS

Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Vice President Threatens Assassination: A Story of Political Turmoil in the Philippines

In a shocking turn of events, the Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte, publicly threatened to have the country's President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. , his wife, and the House Speaker assassinated if she were killed. This dramatic declaration came amidst escalating tensions between the two le

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

NYC Lawmaker Calls for Scrap of Sanctuary Policies, Citing Criminal Migrant Concerns

A Queens Democrat, Robert Holden, recently penned a letter to top city and state leaders, including Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul. The core of his concern? The sanctuary policies in New York City and state, which he believes protect criminal migrants and put New Yorkers in danger. Holden argues th

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Should the Gaetz Report Be Released?

Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill. ) is pushing for the release of the House Ethics report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla. ). The report includes serious allegations against Gaetz, such as sexual assault and drug use. Casten believes this information is crucial for maintaining ethical standards in Congress.

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Democrats: Time to Focus on Jobs and Economy

In the upcoming 2024 elections, Democrats are facing a challenge. Many Americans, especially young men without college degrees, Blacks, and Latinos, shifted towards Donald Trump and the Republicans. To avoid becoming a minority party, Democrats need to change their approach. The debate among Democr

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

New Law Would Check Cabinet Picks' Foreign Ties

A newly elected senator from New Jersey, Andy Kim, has introduced a bill that would require high-ranking government officials to reveal their financial dealings with foreign governments. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump made some controversial Cabinet picks. Senator-elect Kim says the b

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Past Allegations: A Surprise for Trump's Team

Pete Hegseth, a well-known Fox News host, recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. He was in the running for a big job with the government, but an old accusation from 2017 suddenly resurfaced. This allegation involved a past sexual assault claim. Trump's team was caught off guard because H

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Russia's New Missile: Testing Continues

Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will keep testing and mass-producing its new hypersonic ballistic missile, named “Oreshnik. ” This missile was just tested in Ukraine, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict. Putin stated that the missile cannot be interc

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Beirut Shaken: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Multiple Areas

Last weekend, Beirut was rocked again by Israeli airstrikes. This time, central Beirut faced a powerful attack that left at least four dead and 33 injured. Buildings in the Basta neighborhood were severely damaged, with an eight-story residential building completely destroyed. These strikes followe

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Cheating No Longer a Crime in New York

New York has officially removed an old law that made cheating on your spouse a crime. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill to repeal this 1907 law, making adultery a misdemeanor. While charges weren't common and convictions even rarer, the law still existed. Governor Hochul found it ironic to sign

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Will Trump's Policies Really Lower Crime Rates? Experts Weigh In

Donald Trump made tougher crime policies a big part of his campaign. He wants to send immigrants away, bring back "stop-and-frisk", and kill drug dealers. But will these ideas actually work? Experts aren't so sure. They say crime rates go up and down no matter who's in charge. Plus, immigrants don't

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