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Aug 30 2025POLITICS

A Hero's Return: The Story of Ilan Weiss and the Fight for Hostages

In a recent operation, Israeli forces brought back the body of Ilan Weiss from Gaza. Weiss, a 56-year-old man, was killed while protecting his community from terrorists. His wife and daughter were also taken hostage but were later freed. The mission to recover Weiss's body was a joint effort involvi

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Aug 29 2025POLITICS

The Fight for Fed Independence: Cook's Legal Battle Against Trump

Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, is in a legal fight to keep her job after President Donald Trump tried to fire her. This is a big deal because the Fed usually makes decisions without political pressure. The Fed controls interest rates, which affect things like inflat

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Aug 29 2025POLITICS

Trump's Repeated Claims About Chicago's Black Women Raise Eyebrows

President Donald Trump has been repeatedly talking about a supposed group of Black women in Chicago who want him to send in the National Guard. He claims these women are begging for his help to combat crime in the city. However, experts say this is not the full story. Trump made these claims during

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Aug 29 2025POLITICS

Minnesota's Transgender Advocacy and the School Shooting

Minnesota's Democrats have been strong supporters of transgender rights, but now they're trying to distance themselves from the shooter who targeted a Catholic school. The shooter, a 23-year-old man, had expressed his struggles with his transgender identity in a journal he shared online. He wrote ab

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Aug 28 2025POLITICS

DC's Crime Drop: A Double-Edged Sword?

Washington, DC, has seen a drop in crime since federal law enforcement stepped in. But not everyone is happy about it. The city's mayor, Muriel Bowser, says crime has gone down. She points to fewer carjackings, gun crimes, and homicides. She thinks people feel more accountable now. But she also say

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Aug 28 2025POLITICS

Government Buys Into Big Business: What's the Deal?

The government is doing something unusual. They're buying parts of big companies. Recently, they got a piece of Intel, a tech company that's been having a tough time. But Intel is just the start. The people in charge say they might do this with other companies too, especially those that work with de

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Aug 27 2025POLITICS

The Fed's First Black Woman Governor Faces Unprecedented Pressure

Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to hold a position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, is under intense pressure to step down. This comes after President Donald Trump moved to remove her from her role. Kevin Hassett, Trump's top economic adviser, suggested that Cook should take a leave of ab

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Aug 27 2025POLITICS

The Shifting Sands of Support: How the Right is Re-evaluating Israel

The American Right, long a bastion of unwavering support for Israel, is experiencing a significant shift in perspective. This change is not driven by progressive ideals but by a growing populist sentiment within the MAGA base. The conflict in Gaza, with its staggering human cost, has sparked a debat

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Aug 27 2025POLITICS

West Bank Settlements: Netanyahu's Bold Moves and Hostage Deal Silence

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently attended a celebration for the Binyamin Regional Council in the West Bank. This event marked the construction of 17 new settlements in the area. Netanyahu praised the residents for their resilience against daily terrorist attacks and their commitment to str

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Aug 27 2025POLITICS

John Bolton's Safety Concerns and Trump's Response

John Bolton, a former advisor to President Donald Trump, has expressed worry about his safety following the removal of his Secret Service protection. He shared these concerns during an online event where he was discussing Trump's recent summit with the South Korean leader. Bolton mentioned that he

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