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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Planned Parenthood's Future: A Legal Crossroads

The Supreme Court recently tackled a case that could significantly impact Planned Parenthood's presence in South Carolina and beyond. At the heart of the debate is whether states can exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid programs, despite federal rules that allow patients to choose their healthca

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Political Gamble: A Double-Edged Sword for Republicans

The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race has put a spotlight on Elon Musk's role in politics. Musk, known for his work at Tesla and his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency, made a significant investment in the Wisconsin race. He spent over 20 million dollars and even held a rally

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Import Taxes Brewing Trouble for Beer Lovers

The U. S. government is about to slap a 25% tax on all imported canned beer and empty aluminum cans. This news comes just before a big announcement about more taxes on imported goods. The tax will hit some companies harder than others. Constellation Brands, for example, imports all of its beer from

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

The Big Shift: What's Happening with Global Trade

A major change is coming to international trade. The United States is planning to shake things up with new tariffs on a long list of countries. This move is all about trying to even the playing field, or so they say. The plan is to hit about 100 countries with a 10% tax on their goods coming into th

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Israel's Bold Move: Territory Seizure in Gaza

Israel has taken a big step in its ongoing conflict with Hamas. The country's prime minister declared that Israel has grabbed some land in the Gaza Strip. This news comes just after the government shared plans to take over even more territory. What's the goal? To put pressure on Hamas and get them t

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Senate Rebukes Trump's Trade War with Canada

The United States Senate took a stand against President Donald Trump's trade policies. A resolution passed in the Senate, with support from both Republicans and Democrats, aimed to block Trump's tariffs on Canada. This move was a direct challenge to Trump's trade strategies, which have been a conten

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Signal Chats and National Security: What's the Big Deal?

The use of Signal, an encrypted messaging app, for national security discussions has come under the spotlight. Mike Waltz, a key figure in national security, and his team have been using Signal for sensitive talks. This news comes after a previous incident where operational details about military st

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Trump Media's Share Shuffle: What's the Deal?

The Trump Media & Technology Group has taken a step that might seem confusing at first. They filed to re-register a massive number of shares. These shares are worth billions of dollars. They are held in a trust. The trust is overseen by Donald Trump Jr. This isn't the first time this has happened. L

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Endurance on the Senate Floor: The Unusual Feat of Cory Booker

The Senate floor witnessed an extraordinary event when Cory Booker delivered a marathon speech lasting 25 hours. This was not just a political statement but a test of human endurance. Booker managed to stay on his feet the entire time, without taking a break to eat, drink, or even sit down. This fea

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

The Power of Persistence in Politics

Long speeches in politics can be a powerful tool. Recently, a U. S. senator from New Jersey made headlines by speaking for over 25 hours. This marathon speech was a modern echo of a classic movie scene. In the 1939 film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, " Jimmy Stewart's character, Jefferson Smith, als

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