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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

A City's Dilemma: Hiring a Convicted Felon for a High-Paying Job

In Montgomery, a heated debate is underway about the mayor's choice to hire Donald Watkins Jr. for a high-paying city job. Watkins, along with his father, was found guilty of fraud in 2019. The mayor wants to bring him on as the small and minority business development director, offering a salary of

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Plymouth's Fight to Preserve Its Historic Heart

Plymouth, Michigan, is at a crossroads. The Christian Science Church property on Ann Arbor Trail is at the center of a heated debate. The church wanted to rebuild and add condos, but the developer dropped out. Still, the fight over what happens next is far from over. The city's master plan is suppo

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Global Tensions: A New Era of Uncertainty

The world is in a precarious state, not seen since the end of World War Two. This is the stark warning from a top Russian intelligence official. Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia's SVR, shared this view, highlighting the intense competition among global powers. Naryshkin pointed out that the world i

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

A Fight Over Sex Education and Gender Identity

In a recent court hearing, a judge in Oregon made a decision that could impact sex education across the country. The case revolves around a directive from the Trump administration that aimed to remove references to "gender ideology" from sex education programs. This directive was challenged by a gro

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

The Power of Pardon: A Look at Trump's Clemency Choices

In recent times, quite a few Republican lawmakers have found themselves in legal trouble. It seems like a lot of them have been given a break by President Trump. The latest person to get this kind of favor is George Santos, the ex-congressman from Long Island. He was let out of prison early. He had

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

From Power to Prison: The Fall of a French Leader

A former French president, known for his bold personality, is now facing a five-year prison term. This marks a significant change for someone who once enjoyed the global stage. The charges involve a scheme to collect campaign funds from Libya during his 2007 campaign. He was found guilty of plotting

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Shutdown Strategy: A Look at the Numbers

The current government shutdown is showing some interesting trends. Unlike the last one, President Trump's approval ratings are not taking a hit. In fact, they're up by a point. This is quite a shift from the last shutdown when his ratings dropped by three points. What's more, fewer people are blam

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Money Talks in the Big Races: Democrats Lead the Ad Game

In the upcoming elections, Democrats are flexing their financial muscle. They're spending big on ads in key races, hoping to sway voters. But does more money mean more votes? Let's break it down. In California, Democrats are pouring over $66 million into ads for a redistricting measure. They claim

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Unveiling the Interagency Weaponization Working Group: A Closer Look

A secretive group of federal officials has been quietly working to support President Trump's fight against what he calls the "Deep State. " This group, known as the Interagency Weaponization Working Group, includes members from various government agencies, such as the CIA, FBI, and Department of Jus

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Oct 20 2025POLITICS

Middle East Tensions, Job Scams, and Tech Troubles: A Quick Look at Today's News

The Middle East is on edge again. A shaky truce between Israel and Hamas is hanging by a thread. President Trump says it's still holding, but recent strikes and accusations of violations tell a different story. Tensions have been rising, and Sunday's events didn't help. The Israel Defense Forces cla

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