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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Speeding Up Deportations: ICE's New Plan for Texas

ICE, the U. S. immigration agency, is looking for companies to help move immigrants from Texas jails to detention centers quickly. This new plan could make deportations faster and give ICE officers more time for other tasks. The idea is to have a team ready to pick up immigrants from any of Texas' 2

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

German Far-Right Party Seeks U. S. Allies

In Germany, a far-right party called AfD is making waves. It's not popular at home, but it's trying to make friends in the U. S. The AfD, labeled as extremist by German intelligence, has met with U. S. officials. This is unusual for a far-right party from an allied country. The AfD is close to Trum

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Politics in the Pentagon: Democrats Left Out of the Loop on Military Strikes

A recent classified briefing about U. S. military strikes on suspected drug vessels near Venezuela has sparked controversy. The Trump administration held a meeting that only invited Republicans. This has raised eyebrows and concerns about the increasing politicization of national security. Senator

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

A Clash of Beliefs: Ultra-Orthodox Jews and Military Service

A massive protest shook Jerusalem recently, as thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men took to the streets. They were there to oppose a new law about military service. This is a big deal in Israel, where serving in the army is usually mandatory. The protesters were mostly dressed in their traditiona

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Senate Challenges Trump's Global Trade Moves

The Senate recently made a strong statement against President Trump's global tariffs. This was the third time in one week that the Senate opposed the president's trade policies. The vote was tight, with 51 senators voting to block the tariffs and 47 against. Some Republicans, including Mitch McConne

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Nuclear Tensions: What's Behind Trump's Testing Talk?

Trump's recent suggestion to restart nuclear tests has sparked a global conversation. This idea comes at a time when other countries are boosting their nuclear capabilities. Russia, for instance, has been making nuclear threats and testing new weapons, like the Skyfall missile and underwater drones.

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

White House East Wing Demolition: Safety Concerns and Public Risks

The recent demolition of the White House East Wing has sparked a heated debate about safety standards and public health risks. Critics are questioning whether the Trump administration and the contractors involved followed federal regulations, especially concerning hazardous materials like asbestos.

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

A New Hope for the Netherlands: Rob Jetten's Rise in Dutch Politics

Rob Jetten, a former athlete and manager, is on the brink of becoming the Netherlands' next prime minister. His party, Democrats 66 (D66), made significant gains in the recent election, positioning Jetten as a strong contender for the top job. Jetten's campaign was marked by a positive, inclusive m

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Food Stamp Funds: A Puzzle of Priorities

The Trump administration is in a tough spot. They say they have money but can't use it to keep food stamps flowing. This is a big deal because 42 million people rely on these benefits. The administration claims legal and technical issues stop them from using extra funds to cover food stamps. They s

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

US Slashes Refugee Admissions to a Historic Low

The United States has decided to dramatically cut the number of refugees allowed into the country each year. Starting next year, only 7, 500 refugees will be permitted to enter, a significant drop from previous years. This new limit is part of a broader trend of restricting refugee admissions, which

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