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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Homelessness Grants: A Sudden Shift in Policy

The Trump administration has decided to pause recent changes to a major homelessness grant program. This program, worth $3 billion, helps provide services to people without homes. The changes were put on hold due to lawsuits from states, cities, and nonprofits. The administration initially announce

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Night: When Politics Met Showbiz

In a move that surprised many, the former president took the spotlight at the Kennedy Center Honors. This wasn't just any appearance; it was a calculated step into the world of entertainment, a domain where he's always sought validation. Trump, known for his sharp tongue and even sharper wit, didn'

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Mixing Business and Family: The Kushner Connection in Media Mergers

Jared Kushner, known for his role in the Trump administration, has stepped into the spotlight again. This time, it's about his involvement in a massive media deal. Kushner's investment firm, Affinity Partners, is part of a group backing Paramount's bid for Warner Bros Discovery. The bid is worth a s

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

How Chatbots are Shaking Up Voting Choices for Young Adults

Chatbots are stepping into the political arena, aiming to inform young voters who aren't yet tied to any party. These digital assistants, powered by advanced language models, are designed to provide personalized, balanced information about political parties and their stances. But do they actually sw

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Power Play: Supreme Court's Potential Shift in Presidential Authority

The Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case that could significantly increase the power of the president to remove officials from independent federal agencies. This case revolves around President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), desp

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Unusual News Bites: From Cold Cases to Christmas Bugs

Maine is trying a new trick to solve old crimes. They made a deck of cards with 52 unsolved cases. Each card has details about a different mystery. The idea is to give these cards to prisoners. Maybe someone knows something that can help solve these cases. Maine has a lot of unsolved crimes, like 69

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Cincinnati's Curfew Conundrum: A Costly Lesson

Cincinnati recently made headlines by agreeing to pay $8. 1 million to protesters who broke a curfew during the 2020 George Floyd protests. This decision has sparked debate about the implications of such settlements. Critics argue that it sets a dangerous precedent, encouraging others to disregard c

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Utah's Initiative Process: A Balanced Approach to Democracy

Utah's system for citizen-led initiatives is often compared to California's, but this is misleading. The truth is, Utah's process is much more controlled and cautious. First, let's talk about the hurdles. To get an initiative on the ballot, sponsors need to collect a lot of signatures. We're talkin

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Building Homes, Bridging Divides: A Fresh Look at Housing Reform

In the U. S. , finding a place to live is getting harder. Many people struggle to pay rent or buy a home. This is not just a personal problem; it affects the whole economy. Lawmakers from different parties are starting to agree on solutions. They know that having a stable home helps people work bet

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Why Congress is Stuck in a Loop

The U. S. House of Representatives is not living up to its potential. It's supposed to be a place where ideas are shared and laws are made. But right now, it's more like a place where a few people make decisions and the rest just go along. This problem has been growing for a long time. It's not jus

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