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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Making Voting Harder: Why Maine's Question 1 is a Step Backwards

Maine's Question 1 on the November ballot is causing concern among many residents. It claims to improve election integrity, but in reality, it adds unnecessary obstacles to absentee voting. This affects thousands of people who rely on this system to participate in democracy. The proposal cuts two d

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Russia's Stance on EU Assets: A Delicate Balance

Russia is keeping a close eye on the European Union's actions regarding frozen Russian assets. However, they are not currently planning to take any European assets, such as companies or banks. This stance could change if the EU decides to confiscate Russia's frozen assets. A high-ranking official f

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Unraveling the Web of Crypto and Politics

In the world of politics and finance, things aren't always as clear as they seem. Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's administration, is under the microscope. Senators, led by Adam Schiff, are asking tough questions about his crypto investments. They want to know why he still holds stakes

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Pardon Power: A Double-Edged Sword

Trump's recent pardon of George Santos, a former congressman convicted of fraud, has sparked a heated debate. This isn't an isolated incident. Trump has a history of pardoning individuals who support him or his political agenda. Santos, who pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and wire fraud

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tweets and Tariffs: A Look at the Controversies

Senator John Kennedy recently shared a candid conversation he had with former President Donald Trump about his frequent tweets. Kennedy suggested that Trump might want to cut back, comparing his posts to eating too much steak. Trump seemed to take the critique well, but it's unclear if he'll change

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

A Candidate's Past Tattoo and Online Posts Spark Debate

Graham Platner, a Democratic hopeful for the U. S. Senate in Maine, found himself in hot water over a tattoo he got years ago. The tattoo, a skull and crossbones, is linked to Nazi symbolism. Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, said he got the tattoo while drunk in 2007 and had no idea abou

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

The White House Ballroom: A Mix of Public Fury and Private Funds

The White House is getting a major upgrade with a new ballroom, but not everyone is happy about it. The project, estimated to cost $250 million, has sparked public anger, especially after images of the East Wing demolition surfaced. The question on everyone's mind is who is actually paying for this

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

Pacific Waters See Latest US Strike on Suspected Drug Boat

In a recent event, US forces targeted and destroyed a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean. This action resulted in the deaths of two individuals on board, with no casualties reported on the US side. The boat was under surveillance by US intelligence and was believed to be trans

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Under Fire: What's Really Going On?

In a recent turn of events, Russia launched a series of strikes across Ukraine, targeting power plants, a kindergarten, and other locations. This attack resulted in six deaths and highlighted the ongoing tension between the two countries. The timing of these strikes is particularly noteworthy, as t

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

North Carolina's Political Chess Game: Republicans Redraw the Map

In North Carolina, politics is like a game of chess, and Republicans are making a bold move. They're redrawing the state's congressional map to give themselves an even bigger advantage. Right now, they hold 10 out of 14 seats in the House. But with the new map, they could likely win 11 seats. This i

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