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Sep 11 2025POLITICS

A Transgender Student's Fight for Fairness in South Carolina

In a recent move, the Supreme Court allowed a transgender ninth-grader in South Carolina to keep using the boys' bathroom at his school. This decision came after the court rejected a request from state officials to pause a lower court's ruling that had temporarily blocked a state policy restricting

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Sep 11 2025POLITICS

A Judge Steps In: Protecting the Fed's Independence

A federal judge has stepped in to stop President Trump from removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Judge Jia Cobb ruled that Cook should stay in her position while the legal battle continues. This decision came just before the Federal Reserve's important meeting scheduled for September 16. Th

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Sep 10 2025POLITICS

Washington's Tourism Takes a Hit Amid Federal Takeover

Washington, D. C. is seeing fewer tourists these days. The reason? Federal agents, checkpoints, and tanks on the streets. Elliot Ferguson, CEO of Destination DC, says people are worried about the vibe in the city. He’s seen it all—9/11, anthrax scares, snipers, government shutdowns, and January 6th

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Sep 10 2025POLITICS

Washington D. C. 's Power Struggle: Who's Really in Control?

Washington D. C. is in the middle of a power struggle. The city's local government is trying to regain control of its police force, but the federal government is stepping in to take over. This is not a new issue, but it has been brought to the forefront recently as the city's mayor has been pushing

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Sep 10 2025POLITICS

FBI Veterans Fight Back: Loyalty or Justice?

Three top FBI agents have taken the Trump administration to court, claiming they were fired for not bending to political pressure. These agents, with decades of experience, say they were let go just before they could retire, all because they wouldn't play along with what they describe as a vendetta.

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Sep 10 2025POLITICS

Chicago's Budget Battles: Aldermen Demand Transparency

Chicago's city council members are pushing for a full look at a costly report on potential city savings. The report, created by Ernst & Young, cost taxpayers over $3 million. Aldermen want to see all the findings, but the mayor's team says they'll only share the final recommendations. At a recent b

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Sep 10 2025POLITICS

South Korean Workers Head Home After U. S. Detention

A group of South Korean workers, caught up in a recent immigration raid in Georgia, are set to leave the U. S. on Wednesday. The departure is scheduled for around 2:30 PM local time. This news comes from Yonhap, which cited an unnamed source. The South Korean government has chartered a plane to bri

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Sep 10 2025POLITICS

UK's Economic Strategy Gets a New Team

The UK's economic plan is getting a shake-up. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is taking a more hands-on approach. He's put together a new team to guide economic policy. This group includes key players from Downing Street and the Treasury. Their main goals? Boost growth and keep good ties with businesses

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Sep 10 2025POLITICS

A Race Against Time: Will Miran Join the Fed's Rate-Setting Team?

Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump's top economic advisor, is on track to secure a crucial Senate approval for his nomination to become a Federal Reserve governor. However, getting him ready to influence interest rate decisions at the upcoming Fed meeting seems unlikely. The Senate Banking Commi

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Sep 09 2025POLITICS

Nepal's Fire and Fury: A Nation's Cry Against Corruption

Nepal is on fire, literally and figuratively. The country's capital, Kathmandu, saw its parliament building engulfed in flames. This wasn't just any fire; it was a symbolic one, ignited by the anger of a people fed up with corruption and injustice. The spark that lit this fire was a social media ba

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