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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tariff Cash Promise: A Closer Look

Trump has been talking about giving Americans $2, 000 from tariffs. But experts say it's not that simple. Tariffs aren't bringing in as much money as Trump claims. The government has other plans for that money, like paying off debt or keeping tax cuts. Trump hasn't shared many details about who wou

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Food Aid Chaos: Supreme Court Delays Full SNAP Payments

The U. S. Supreme Court recently chose to delay full payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This decision keeps the current messy situation in place for a few more days. Some states have given out full food aid payments, while others have given out nothing or only partial

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Legal Move Against the BBC: What's Really Going On?

Donald Trump is making big waves again, this time with a huge legal threat against the BBC. He's saying they edited a speech he gave in a way that made him look bad, and he wants a whopping $1 billion to make it right. But is this just a big show, or does he have a real case? First, let's talk abou

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Why the US Warns Against Visiting the Central African Republic

The US government has a warning system for travel. It ranks countries from safe to dangerous. The most severe warning is for places like war zones or countries with no US ties. As of late 2025, 22 countries are on this highest warning list. This includes places like North Korea, Iran, and Russia. Tr

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Maine's Senator Candidate: Words Matter

In the world of politics, words hold immense power. They can inspire, unite, or divide. Unfortunately, they can also harm and perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Graham Platner, a Democratic U. S. Senate candidate from Maine, recently found himself in hot water due to some ill-advised comments he made o

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Trump's $2, 000 Checks: A Double-Edged Sword for the Economy?

President Donald Trump has suggested giving Americans $2, 000 checks using money from tariffs. This idea has sparked a lot of discussion among experts. Some worry it could make inflation worse, while others think it might help the economy. Inflation is already high. Adding more money into people's

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Harvard's New Leader: A Journey Through Many Roles

Debi Bejot, the new city administrator of Harvard, has a history of serving the city in various roles. From policing to finance, she has seen it all. This broad experience gives her a unique view of the city's needs and challenges. Bejot first came to Harvard in 1995 as a police officer. Later, she

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

France Steps In to Aid Palestinians in Crafting a Future State's Blueprint

France is stepping up to assist the Palestinian Authority in creating a constitution for a potential future state. This announcement came from President Emmanuel Macron after his discussion with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris. Several Western countries, including France, have official

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Schumer's Leadership: Can He Keep Democrats United?

Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, is facing some tough times. Eight members of his party went against the plan, and not everyone is happy about it. Some think Schumer could have done more to stop this from happening. Schumer is 74 years old, and people are starting to wonder if he will

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Germany's Merz: A Leader Struggling to Win Hearts

Friedrich Merz, Germany's Chancellor for the past six months, is finding it tough to keep his promises. He took charge with big plans to boost the economy, control immigration, and strengthen the military. But now, only a small number of Germans want him to stay in power. Merz, who just turned 70,

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