POLITICS

Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Palantir’s Move Sparks Question About Tech, Politics and ICE

A tech giant known for helping the U. S. government track immigrants has announced it will leave Denver and relocate its headquarters to Miami. The decision follows a wave of congressional actions in which lawmakers returned large sums they had received from the company’s staff. The move raises a de

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Russia’s War Economy and Its Long‑Term Risks

The war in Ukraine has become the main focus for Russia’s leader. He uses it to justify spending on weapons, pay soldiers and push his political agenda. This strategy has cost many lives. Estimates say about 1. 2 million Russians have been killed or injured. At the same time, the country i

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Democrats Plan Quiet Counter‑Moves at Trump’s Speech

The upcoming State of the Union will see a wave of Democratic lawmakers choosing silence or alternative events over direct protest. After last year’s heated scenes in the House chamber, many are opting for a more subdued stance. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries outlined two paths at a recent b

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Snowstorm Hits New York City’s Homeless Again

A new blizzard has swept through New York City, piling up nearly two feet of snow and dropping temperatures sharply. This storm follows a previous cold snap that claimed at least twenty lives on the streets, leaving many people without shelter or warmth. The city’s mayor has been very visible in his

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Mandelson’s Fall From Diplomatic Heights

The scene in Washington D. C. a year ago showed Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former senior minister Peter Mandelson smiling as they welcomed him back to the UK’s diplomatic corps. That bright moment is now a distant memory. In London, police detained Mandelson at his home after accusations tha

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

U. S. Hospital Ship Rumor Debunked – What Really Happened in Greenland

"First, the claim that a U. S. hospital ship is heading to Greenland was made by President Trump on Truth Social, but it turns out there are no orders from the Pentagon to send such a vessel. Second, the U. S. Navy owns two hospital ships – the USNS Comfort and the USNS Mercy – both of which are cu

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Trial Tests Trump’s Antifa Terrorist Claim

The trial in Texas starts with arguments that will examine a Trump promise to treat antifa as a violent terrorist group. Nine people have said they are not guilty of joining an armed antifa “cell” that allegedly shot a police officer during a protest at an ICE detention center in Alvarado last summe

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

China Blocks 20 Japanese Firms From Exporting Dual‑Use Goods

The Commerce Ministry of China has announced a new set of restrictions targeting twenty Japanese companies and institutions. These entities are said to be involved in boosting Japan’s military strength, so any trade of dual‑use products—goods that can serve both civilian and defense purposes—must no

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Trump Prepares for a Lengthy State of the Union Speech

The president announced that his upcoming address would be “long” because he has a lot to cover. He spent the weekend rehearsing with a small circle of advisers, focusing on the logistics of the House chamber rather than reading the text aloud. This speech comes at a tense time: his approval r

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Missing Pages in the Epstein Files Raise Questions About Trump

A huge amount of Jeffrey Epstein’s paperwork has been made public, but a recent NPR probe shows that the Justice Department left out many pages. These missing documents include evidence about claims that former President Trump sexually abused a minor in the early 1980s. The Department of Justice did

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