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May 19 2025POLITICS

Tax Plan Talks: Sunday Showdown

Republicans are hustling to fix their big tax cut and border security plan. They are planning a rare Sunday night meeting to push it forward. This comes after a setback on Friday. The House Budget Committee voted against moving the bill ahead. Five Republicans joined Democrats in voting no. They had

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May 19 2025POLITICS

A New Start for NJ Transit: Engineers and Management Find Common Ground

A possible solution has emerged from the three-day standoff between New Jersey Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. This union represents 450 engineers who had been on strike. The tentative agreement, if approved, could resume normal operations and ease the strain on com

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Congress Plays Tug of War Over Trump's Budget Plan

A group of Republicans in the House of Representatives is causing a stir. They are pushing back against President Trump's domestic policy bill. This bill is supposed to be a big deal, but some Republicans are not happy with it. They are worried about the growing national debt. They think the bill do

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May 19 2025POLITICS

The Push for a Major Bill: House Republicans Aim to Pass Trump's Agenda

The House of Representatives is still aiming to pass a significant bill by the end of the week. This bill, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act, " is a crucial part of President Donald Trump's agenda. The bill faced a setback on Friday when some Republicans, both hard-liners and moderates, oppos

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Struggle: Ground Battles and Ceasefire Talks

The Israeli military has started a major ground operation in Gaza, following a night of heavy air strikes that reportedly killed over 100 people. This escalation comes as international mediators are trying to push for a ceasefire, with talks happening in Doha, Qatar. Hamas and Israel are in indirect

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May 19 2025POLITICS

The Pipeline Debate: Energy Solutions or Political Games?

In the northeast of the United States, energy costs are through the roof. Some people think the Constitution Pipeline could be the answer. This pipeline would transport natural gas from Pennsylvania to New York. Proponents argue that it could lower energy prices significantly. However, critics ar

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May 18 2025POLITICS

The Governor's Stand on Slavery Reparations

The governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, recently made a significant decision. He chose to block a law that aimed to address the lasting impacts of slavery and racial bias. This move puts Moore in a unique position among Democratic governors. Most of them have backed similar initiatives in recent times.

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May 18 2025POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Tough Questions on Trump's Birthright Order

In the heart of Washington D. C. , the Supreme Court was in session on the morning of May 15. The topic of the day was President Donald Trump's executive order. This order aimed to restrict birthright citizenship, a right protected by the 14th Amendment of the U. S. Constitution. Critics argue that

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May 18 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Under Fire: Russia's Biggest Drone Strike Since War Began

Russia's latest move in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine has been a significant escalation. The country launched a massive drone attack, the largest since the war started. This happened just days after peace talks between the two nations. The Ukrainian military reported that 273 Shahed drones were

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May 18 2025POLITICS

Romania's Crossroads: A Clash of Political Visions

Romania faced a crucial moment as voters headed to the polls in a high-stakes presidential runoff. The country was at a crossroads, with two very different political visions on the table. On one side, there was George Simion, a 38-year-old leader of the hard-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians

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