POLITICS

Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Microsoft Moves Former DOJ Officials Into Key Roles

In 2020, a cloud service called GCC High was introduced into the Department of Justice after a review by external auditors and an internal audit. The product, owned by Microsoft, soon became part of the federal government’s cloud marketplace, giving the company a prominent spot and free publicity. H

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Senate Moves Closer to Approving New Homeland Security Chief

The U. S. Senate just took a big step toward confirming a new leader for the Department of Homeland Security. On Sunday, lawmakers voted 54 to 37 to end debate on the appointment, which means a final decision could happen as early as Monday. If approved, the nominee—Republican Senator Markwayne Mull

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Prosecutor's Case Still Open After War Crimes Accusations

The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor is facing serious misconduct claims, yet no final decision has been reached. Reports suggesting the allegations were dropped are incorrect, according to an internal memo. The prosecutor, who investigates war crimes and crimes against humanity, has st

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

The Bible and politics: can they ever really mix?

Americans often argue about where faith fits into public life, but the Constitution is clear: no official religion can be forced on anyone. Thomas Jefferson wrote laws to protect this idea back in the 1700s. Yet today, some candidates blend their religious beliefs into campaign messages, claiming th

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

When Beliefs Clash With Medical Care

A new law in Iowa lets health workers skip treatments they find morally wrong—even if patients depend on them. That’s a problem. Doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals shouldn’t pick and choose which medical care they provide based on personal beliefs. Medicine isn’t about individual comfort; it’s abou

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Hidden Meetings, Public Scrutiny: A Texas DA in the Hot Seat

The case that began with a 2020 protest in Austin is now stirring deeper questions about how prosecutors work. A district attorney, who won his position after a campaign promising to target police misconduct, faces pressure from local law‑enforcement groups to step down. The controversy centers on a

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Governors Lose Power to Pick College Trustees

The New Mexico Legislature has passed a draft change to the state Constitution that would cut the governor’s direct role in choosing members for university governing boards. The proposal, called House Joint Resolution 1, would let the Legislature set up nominating committees that guide the governor’

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

British Minister Says Trump Is Free to Make His Own Decisions About Iran

The UK’s Housing Secretary, Steve Reed, told Sky News that President Trump is on his own when he warned Iran it could face a serious attack on its power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not fully opened within two days. Reed added that Britain will not let itself be pulled into a conflict over

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

State‑Level Push for More Education Over Compost Fines

Local leaders in Staten Island are urging city officials to shift focus from fines to teaching residents how to compost properly. After Mayor Zohran Mamdani restarted penalties for missed food‑scrap separation, a group of council members from across the borough called on the Department of Transporta

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