POLITICS

Mar 07 2026POLITICS

National Symphony Boss Leaves Amid Kennedy Center Turmoil

The National Symphony Orchestra’s top executive has announced her resignation, adding fresh disappointment to the Kennedy Center’s ongoing challenges. The center is already grappling with shrinking crowds, performers pulling out, and the loss of its opera wing after President Trump’s controversial i

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Sri Lanka Welcomes Iranian Crew After U. S. Attack Raises Tensions

The situation in the Indian Ocean grew tense when a U. S. submarine sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka’s coast, prompting the island nation to act swiftly. After the incident, an Iranian ship named the IRIS Bushehr drifted into Sri Lankan waters and sent a distress signal. The Sri Lankan navy re

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Messi’s White House Moment Sparks Debate Over Politics and Sports

A recent ceremony in Washington honored Lionel Messi and his team, Inter Miami. The event coincided with President Trump’s remarks about the U. S. military actions in Iran, which has caused a stir online. Messi arrived beside Trump for the ceremony. The former Barcelona star did not speak, but he w

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

A Newcomer Stirs Up the Georgia 14th Seat

Colton Moore, a former state senator who also works as an auctioneer and dump‑truck driver, is stepping into the spotlight for a special election in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. He plans to bring a fresh, if controversial, energy to the race. Moore’s past actions have already made headlin

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Russia Gains and Loses as Trump’s Actions Shift Global Power

The United States has recently intensified its military campaign against Iran, a move that has had mixed results for Russia. On one hand, higher prices for oil and gas have helped Moscow’s economy, while the country also promotes itself as a reliable source of energy for other nations. Additionally,

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

US War on Iran Costs Billions in First Days

The United States has spent about $3. 7 billion in the first 100 hours of its attack on Iran, a study says. That averages nearly $900 million each day. Most of the money goes to buying weapons, not to running the war itself. The research was done by a Washington think‑tank that looks at defense issu

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Jesse Jackson’s Farewell: A City Comes Together

The House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side hosted a heartfelt farewell for Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil‑rights icon who passed away on Feb. 17 at age 84. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton took the stage, each sharing memories that highlighted Jackson’s lifelong fight for

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

China Cuts Waste, Aims for Smart Spending

Lan Fo’an told reporters that the government cannot keep spending endlessly. The finance minister said money is not endless, so every dollar must earn something back. He announced a smaller stimulus plan for this year. The goal is to reduce wasteful costs across ministries. He added that n

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Closed Meetings Block Budget Cuts in Elmhurst

Elmhurst’s finance committee, tasked with trimming the city budget, has spent most of its time in private sessions. Since late January, about two‑thirds of the committee’s hours have been closed to the public. In total, members met privately for roughly three and a half hours while only two hours we

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Pardon Debate: Why One Politician’s Jail Time Stirs More Questions than the Other

The recent call by Gov. Jared Polis to look at former clerk Tina Peters’ sentence sparked a national conversation about fairness in the courts. Polis highlighted that Peters, a Republican who helped hack Mesa County’s election system, received nine years after being found guilty on seven charges.

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