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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Texas Floods: Trump's Visit Amidst Criticism and Recovery Efforts

President Donald Trump is heading to Texas to check out the damage from recent floods that have caused over 100 deaths. The floods hit hard and fast, overwhelming entire neighborhoods in minutes. This has led to questions about how well the government warned people and how quickly they responded. T

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

A Judge Nominee's Controversial Past

Emil Bove, a nominee for a federal judge position, is under scrutiny due to whistleblower claims. Erez Reuveni, a former DOJ attorney, has provided documents to Congress that suggest Bove played a significant role in defying a court order. This order was meant to prevent the transfer of over 100 Ven

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Texas Floods Raise Questions About Emergency Response

Texas is still reeling from the recent floods. Over 120 people lost their lives, and 160 are still missing. This disaster has put a spotlight on how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) operates. The Trump administration has made some changes to Fema's procedures. One big change is that t

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Missouri Workers Lose Paid Sick Leave: What Happened?

Missouri workers who had just started earning paid sick leave will lose it soon. This change comes from a new law signed by Governor Mike Kehoe. The law also stops the minimum wage from going up with inflation. Business groups wanted this change. They argued that the paid sick leave law was too muc

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Japan and Mongolia Strengthen Bonds Amidst Regional Tensions

Japan's Emperor Naruhito is currently in Mongolia, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations. This visit is significant because it happens in a region where Russia and China have a lot of influence. Naruhito met with Mongolia's President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar.

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

China's Hidden Stance on Ukraine: A Game of Geopolitical Chess

China's true feelings about the Ukraine war might be more complicated than they seem. Behind closed doors, Chinese officials have hinted that they don't want Russia to lose. Why? Because if Russia loses, the U. S. might focus more on China. This is a big deal because China has been saying it's neutr

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

State Department Set to Cut Jobs Soon

The State Department is preparing to let go of some employees soon. This move is part of a big change happening within the agency. The decision comes after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to make these changes. Around 1, 873 people might lose their jobs. This number includes both

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

New York's Mayor Eric Adams Promises Big Changes for Families

New York City's Mayor Eric Adams is making waves with his plans to support families. He's putting a lot of money into child care and early education. This is a big deal because it shows he's serious about helping working families. Adams has announced an $80 million boost for child care and pre-K pr

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

How Five States Are Trying to Fix Past Cannabis Wrongs

In the US, some states have started programs to make up for past mistakes related to cannabis. These programs focus on helping people who were hurt by old laws. They also aim to give everyone a fair chance in the new cannabis business. Five states have taken big steps. Colorado was one of the first

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Middle East: Is Peace Really Around the Corner?

The Middle East is a complex place. Some people think it's finally heading towards peace. They point to recent events, like the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. Israel showed off its military strength, hitting Iran's air defenses and nuclear sites. This made Iran weaker and less able to cause tro

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