POLITICS

Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Trump Left Out of Cheney's Final Farewell

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance won't be attending former Vice President Dick Cheney's funeral. This isn't just any funeral. It's happening at the National Cathedral in Washington, D. C. on Thursday morning. Usually, sitting presidents go to funerals of past presidents and vice pr

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

U. S. Takes Aim at Venezuelan Cartel, Raises Stakes

The U. S. has taken a bold step by labeling a group linked to Venezuela's president as a terrorist organization. This move opens up new possibilities for the Pentagon, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The group in question, Cartel de los Soles, is accused of working with another gang, Tr

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Chicago's Online Sports Betting Tax: A Political Puzzle

A heated debate is unfolding in Chicago over a proposed tax on online sports betting. The city's Mayor, Brandon Johnson, is pushing for a 10. 25% amusement tax on online sports bets. However, this idea is facing strong opposition. Thirty Illinois House Democrats have written a letter to the City Cou

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Germany and Singapore Team Up to Fix Trade Problems

Germany and Singapore are joining forces to handle trade issues. This comes as both countries face new challenges in global trade. Germany's Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil, recently visited Singapore. He met with top leaders there. They talked about working together to make supply chains more dive

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

West Bank Refugee Crisis: A Closer Look at Recent Events

In a recent development, a well-known human rights organization has raised serious concerns about Israel's actions in the West Bank. They claim that Israel may have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by forcibly displacing around 32, 000 Palestinians from three refugee camps in the reg

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

A Golden Ballroom or a Golden Opportunity for Scandal?

A lavish ballroom project at the White House has sparked a heated debate. The plan involves a massive 90, 000 square foot ballroom, capable of hosting up to 1, 000 guests. This extravagant addition is set to overshadow the main White House building itself. The president insists that private donors a

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Human Rights Report: A Shift in Focus Under New Leadership

The State Department's annual human rights report is getting a makeover. Under the current administration, the report will now highlight issues like affirmative action and state-funded abortions as human rights violations. This shift is part of a broader change in U. S. foreign policy, which now pri

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Healthcare in the Spotlight: A Shutdown Strategy?

A recent conversation shed light on the Democratic Party's approach to healthcare during a government shutdown. Randi Weingarten, a prominent labor leader, shared her thoughts on the matter. She believes that the shutdown was a deliberate move to bring healthcare to the forefront of public discussio

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Why is the U. S. the Only Country Not Protecting Kids' Rights?

The U. S. is the only country that hasn't joined a big agreement to protect kids' rights. This agreement, called the U. N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, was made 35 years ago. Almost every country in the world has agreed to it. But the U. S. hasn't. The U. S. did help make the agreement. B

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

When Leaders Lose Their Way: A Closer Look at Trump's Extreme Reaction

Let's talk about a recent event that raised eyebrows and concerns. A group of U. S. Congress members, including Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, shared a video. In it, they reminded military personnel about their right to refuse illegal orders. This is a big deal because it's about upholding the law and th

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