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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

The Uncertain Future of Health Programs

The Department of Health and Human Services is in turmoil. It's not just about the recent mass layoffs. It's about the programs that are now at risk. Programs that deal with mental health, smoking effects, and birth defects. These programs were set up by Congress. They get money from Congress too. B

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

A Man's Fight to Return Home After a Mistake

A young man from El Salvador is stuck in a tough spot. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, 29, was sent back to his home country by mistake. He was living and working in Maryland, USA. He had a permit to be there. He even had a job as a sheet metal apprentice. But now, he's in a prison in El Salvador. This is a p

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

New Rules for Sports and Schools: What's Happening with Transgender Athletes?

Two big government groups are teaming up to enforce new rules about transgender athletes. The Justice Department and the Department of Education are creating a special team. This team will focus on making sure that transgender women don't compete in women's sports or use women's restrooms. The reaso

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Pause Education Grants

The Supreme Court made a big decision. It said the Trump administration can stop millions of dollars in education grants. These grants were for programs that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The court's ruling was close, with a 5-4 vote. This means the grants are on hold while the legal ba

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

The Ups and Downs of Trump's Trade Moves and Tax Plans

While the world watches Trump's tariffs shake up the markets, a big debate is happening in the Senate. Republicans are trying to figure out how to move forward with Trump's tax plans and other big spending ideas. It's not easy for them to agree on what to do. The Senate Republicans had a tough

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Weekly Wrap-Up: Politics, Sports, and More

The first week of April was packed with events. Let's dive right in. The stock market had a rough week. President Trump announced new tariffs. This included a 10% tax on imports from all countries. China did not take this lightly. They retaliated by imposing a 34% tariff on all U. S. products. This

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Political Tensions Threaten Medical Research Funding

Sixteen states, led by Democratic attorneys general, have taken legal action against the National Institutes of Health. They accuse the agency of intentionally delaying and disrupting medical research grants. This move has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the future of scientific rese

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Tesla's Political Storm: How Consumer Backlash is Shaking Up the EV Giant

Tesla is in hot water. The electric vehicle company saw its stock drop by over 30 percent in the first three months of 2025. This is a big deal because it wiped out all the gains they made after the last election. Why the sudden change? It turns out, people are not happy with CEO Elon Musk’s involve

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Global Protests Target Tesla: What You Need to Know

On March 29, a significant global event is planned. Groups are organizing to protest outside Tesla locations. These protests are not about causing harm. Instead, they aim to send a message. The message is clear: they want people to stop supporting Tesla. This is because they believe Tesla's success

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Moscow's Wake-Up Call: Frontline Russians React to Drone Strikes

A significant drone attack on Moscow on March 11th had Russians near the Ukraine border feeling a mix of relief and frustration. The attack, involving 337 drones, was the largest assault on the Russian capital. 91 of these drones specifically targeted Moscow. This event sparked a range of reactio

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