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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

U. S. Military Leaders Visit Ukraine to Talk Tech and Peace

High-ranking U. S. Army officials made a trip to Ukraine recently. They wanted to check out Ukraine's military tech and talk about ending the war. The group included Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, and other top brass. The White House chose Driscoll to lead

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Who Stood by Trump When He Needed Support?

In 2023, when former President Donald Trump faced legal troubles, he had few allies. One notable exception was U. S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. She was the only elected official present when Trump was booked and fingerprinted at the Fulton County Jail. While Trump was busy with his legal team, Gr

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

A Judge's Strong Words: A Clash Over Texas' Redrawn Maps

In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has strongly criticized his colleagues for releasing their decision in a major Texas redistricting case before he could finish his dissent. Judge Jerry Smith, who serves on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, accused the other judges of acting in bad

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

When Trump's TACO Policy Meets Congress

Trump's tariff policy, famously dubbed TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out), has been a rollercoaster for financial markets. But now, it seems this policy is spilling over into his dealings with Congress. For a long time, Republican lawmakers have been too scared to challenge Trump, even when his action

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Florida Rep Faces Serious Accusations Over COVID Funds

A Florida congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat representing parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, has been hit with serious charges. The Justice Department says she took $5 million meant for disaster relief and used some of it for her 2021 campaign. Here’s the d

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

A Controversial Pick for a Key Health Role

A Senate committee recently moved forward with a nominee for a crucial health department watchdog role, sparking debates about independence and partisanship. The nominee, Thomas March Bell, is known for his strong support of President Donald Trump and his extensive history working with Republican la

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Big Media Merger: Senators Raise Concerns Over Warner Bros. Discovery Sale

Three senators have raised eyebrows about the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery. They're worried that politics might mess with the process. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to the Department of Justice. They want a fair and transparent review of

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

FBI Employee Says He Lost Job Over Pride Flag

A long-time FBI worker is taking legal action, saying he was let go because he had a Pride flag near his desk. David Maltinsky, who had been with the FBI for 16 years, claims his firing was unfair and has made other LGBTQ+ employees nervous. Maltinsky was close to becoming a full agent when he was

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Harvard's Past Comes Back to Haunt: Summers Steps Down from OpenAI

Larry Summers, a well-known figure in politics and academia, has decided to leave his position on the OpenAI board. This move comes after a lot of people started asking questions about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the infamous convicted sex offender. Summers was once the treasury secretary and

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Struggle: War, Diplomacy, and Challenges

Ukraine is in a tough spot right now. While President Volodymyr Zelensky is trying to restart peace talks, Russia is not letting up on its attacks. Just the other day, Russia launched a big wave of drone and missile strikes all over Ukraine. The western city of Ternopil got hit hard, with at least 2

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