POLITICS

Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Czech Budget Battle: New Government Wants More Spending

The new Czech government, led by the ANO party, is at odds with the outgoing administration over the 2026 budget. The dispute centers around the budget's lack of funds for infrastructure and social programs, which the ANO party and its allies argue is necessary to meet their campaign promises. The outgoing government, led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala, has already re...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Trump's Shifting Stance on Ukraine: A Closer Look

Donald Trump's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict has been anything but consistent. Initially, he praised Putin's actions, calling them "savvy" and "genius. " This was a stark contrast to his later statement where he condemned the attack, saying, "The Russian attack on Ukraine is appalling. " This sudden change in tone raised eyebrows and left many questioning his...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Political Tensions and Global Challenges: A Critical Look at Recent Events

In recent times, the political landscape has been anything but calm. The divide between Congress and the White House is growing, especially on crucial issues both at home and abroad. The Trump administration is currently in Geneva, discussing a 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine. However, there are concerns that this plan might favor Russia over Ukraine. If Pres...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Trump's Surprise Meeting Leaves MAGA Crowd Confused

A recent meeting between President Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the soon-to-be mayor of New York, left many people scratching their heads. It wasn't what anyone expected. The internet, especially the MAGA crowd, was thrown for a loop. Usually, the MAGA movement is quick to cheer on the president's every move. But this time, they were quiet. The meeting was supposed to ...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

The Quiet Exit of Doge: What Happened?

Doge, the "department of government efficiency, " seems to have vanished without much fanfare. This happened while it still had eight months left on its contract. The group was known for making big changes in federal agencies and letting go of many workers. Scott Kupor, the head of the office of personnel management (OPM), said Doge is no longer a "centralized entit...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Israel Strikes Beirut

In a move that could stir up more trouble, Israel hit a spot in Beirut, Lebanon's capital, for the first time in months. They claimed to have taken out a big shot in Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran. This strike happened just a year after a shaky truce ended the last round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Five people died, and 25 got hurt, according to Leb...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Employees Speak Out: A Wave of Resignations and Fires

A growing number of employees are leaving the Justice Department. Some are resigning, others are being fired, and many are retiring. This wave of departures has reached over 5, 000 people since January. A group called Justice Connection is collecting and sharing the farewell messages of these employees. These messages reveal a lot about what's happening inside the d...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Canada and the US: Trade Talks on Hold, For Now

Canada's Prime Minister mentioned that trade talks with the US are on pause. He said they'll start again when the time is right. He didn't sound too worried about it, though. He said Canada is busy with other things right now, like building new partnerships. The talks stopped last month because of an ad from Ontario's government. The ad was about tariffs, and the US...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Somalis in the U. S. Face Uncertain Future

President Trump has announced plans to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis in the U. S. This program has been a lifeline for many Somalis since 1991, when their country was devastated by civil war. The decision could impact hundreds of Somalis who have built lives in the U. S. , particularly in Minnesota, which has the largest Somali community in the...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

A Big Boost for Air Travel Safety and Workers

South Dakota's leader recently announced a huge $1 billion investment in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This money will go towards new tech to make airports safer and travel smoother. The governor emphasized the importance of not just security, but also making the travel experience enjoyable for families. The new technology is expected to roll out...

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