POLITICS

Nov 13 2025POLITICS

A British Voice Returns Home After U. S. Detention Drama

A well-known British commentator, Sami Hamdi, who speaks up for Palestinians, finally touched down in London after spending over two weeks in a U. S. detention center. His visa was suddenly canceled while he was in the middle of a speaking tour in the U. S. , where he had been openly critical of Isr

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

A Life of Power and Controversy: Juan Ponce Enrile's Journey

Juan Ponce Enrile, a towering figure in Philippine politics, passed away at the age of 101. His life was a whirlwind of power, controversy, and dramatic shifts. Enrile's political career spanned an impressive six decades, serving under eight different presidents, including the current one, Ferdinand

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Betting on Politics: The New Normal?

People are now betting real money on political outcomes, which is a big change from how things used to be. This trend started with sports and is now moving into politics. Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are becoming more popular, with millions of dollars being wagered on election resul

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Political Games: When Power Plays Hurt People

Politics in the United States has reached a new low. The longest federal government shutdown in history happened. It was supposed to be about health care. But it was really about politics. Democrats wanted to score points against President Trump. They didn't care about finding a solution. They just

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Democrats Show Unity, But At What Cost?

Democrats in the U. S. Senate recently showed a rare moment of unity. Seven Democrats, including John Fetterman from Pennsylvania and Angus King from Maine, joined Republicans to end the longest government shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days. During this time, many federal workers and

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

U. S. Government Reopens, but Political Battles Linger

The U. S. government has finally reopened after the longest shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days and caused major problems. Air traffic was disrupted, food assistance for low-income families was cut, and over a million workers went without pay. The political fight that caused the shutd

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Celebrities in Politics: Do Their Fans Really Care?

Celebrities often stick their necks out for politicians. They endorse candidates, hoping to sway their fans. But do their fans actually listen? In 2016, six big names supported different U. S. presidential candidates. Researchers checked out Twitter to see how fans reacted. They found something sur

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Moms Switching Sides: A New Look at the 2024 Election

In the 2024 election, a surprising shift happened. Mothers, especially those in their 40s to 60s, started voting for the GOP. Why? One professor thinks it's because they want to help their sons. This professor, Scott Galloway, has been talking a lot about how young men are struggling. He believes t

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Cypress Talks Big Changes to Election Money Rules

Cypress is looking at some big changes to how money flows in local elections. The city council recently talked about lowering the maximum donation a candidate can get, from $5, 900 to $500. This idea came from Mayor David Burke, who thinks too much special interest money is influencing elections and

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Challenging the Norms: A Look at the MAHA Movement and Its Impact

In Washington, a unique gathering took place, drawing attention to a growing movement in health care. The "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) summit brought together a mix of officials, entrepreneurs, and influencers. Vice President JD Vance used this platform to commend Health Secretary Robert F. K

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