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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Showdown: Trump's New Battle with Obamacare

President Donald Trump is once again taking aim at the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. This time, he's not pushing for a full repeal like he did in his first term. Instead, he's focusing on the high costs of healthcare and the looming deadline to extend subsidies that help people pay f

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Tennessee's Unexpected Political Showdown

In a surprising turn, a Tennessee House seat race has caught national attention. This seat, usually a safe bet for Republicans, is now a battleground. Both major parties are pouring resources into this special election. President Trump backed the Republican candidate, Matt Van Epps, with a phone ra

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Politicians Clash Over Military Orders and Loyalty

A recent social media post by former President Donald Trump has sparked a heated debate. He criticized a group of Democratic politicians who advised U. S. military personnel to disregard any orders they believe are unlawful. Trump's response was intense, labeling these politicians as traitors and su

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Texas' Redrawn Map Hits a Legal Speed Bump

In a surprising turn of events, federal judges recently blocked Texas' newly drawn congressional map. This decision highlights a significant misstep by both Texas Republicans and the Trump administration. They underestimated the legal boundaries set by the Supreme Court's 2019 Rucho v. Common Cause

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Women in Power: The Slow but Steady Rise of Female Governors

In recent elections, two more women have joined the ranks of U. S. governors. By January, 14 states will have female leaders at the helm. But is this progress or just a drop in the bucket? The journey of women in politics has been long and bumpy. In 1974, Ella Grasso made history as the first woman

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Billionaire's Second Shot at Leading NASA

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, is back in the spotlight as the Senate prepares to revisit his nomination for NASA's top job. The Senate's Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on December 3rd to discuss his appointment. This isn't Isaacman's first rodeo; he

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Ailing American Held in Iran: A Family's Plea

Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old Iranian-American, is currently in a tough spot. He's in Iran's Evin Prison, dealing with bladder cancer. His family is worried sick. They say he was arrested for visiting Israel 13 years ago for his son's bar mitzvah. That trip is now causing him big trouble. Hekmati's

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Farmers' Financial Relief and Food Stamp Changes on the Horizon

The U. S. government is preparing to reveal plans to support farmers facing financial struggles. These challenges stem from a mix of low crop prices and trade issues, particularly with China. Farmers have seen a significant drop in soybean sales, as China turned to other countries during trade negot

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Larry Summers Steps Down from Major Roles Amid Controversy

Larry Summers, a well-known figure in U. S. politics and academia, has recently stepped down from two significant positions. He left Santander's international advisory board, where he played a key role since 2016. This board focuses on advising the bank on topics like innovation and cybersecurity.

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Why Are So Many People Moving Around the World?

People moving from one country to another is a big deal right now. In the U. S. , the number of people coming in and going out has changed a lot. A few years ago, more people were entering the country than leaving. But now, things have slowed down. Some people think this is because of who is in char

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