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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

When Speech Gets You Deported: The Case of Mahmoud Khalil

In a shocking turn of events, Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , was arrested at his New York home last Saturday. The Trump administration didn't charge him with a crime. Instead, they targeted him for his leadership in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. They cl

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Fighting for Kursk: Russia's Push and Peace Talks

Russia is making big moves to get back all of its Kursk region from Ukraine. This is happening while big talks are going on between the U. S. and Russia about stopping the fighting. Russia's military said they took back two small towns near Sudzha, a big town in the area. Ukraine has not said anythi

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Texas Oil Bash: Big Oil's Party Under Trump

The oil industry's biggest gathering in Texas was a mix of celebration and worry. The event, held in Houston, saw industry leaders boasting about their influence and the Trump administration's support for increased energy production. The mood was upbeat, with executives praising Trump's pol

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Broadcasting Blackout: The Sudden Shutdown of USAGM Networks

The Voice of America and its sister networks were suddenly locked out of their jobs. Federal officials ordered indefinite suspensions for all full-time staffers. This move affected more than 1, 000 employees across the Voice of America and the Office for Cuba Broadcasting, which runs Radio and Telev

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Dr. Oz's Tax Tangle: A Clash of Views

The spotlight is on Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is up for a big job. He is nominated to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. But there's a twist. Some Democrats think he might not have paid his fair share of Social Security and Medicare taxes. They say he paid very little in 2022 and nothing

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Putin's Peace Ploy: A 30-Day Pause with Strings Attached

Putin has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but there's a catch. He wants to use this pause to push for a permanent peace deal that addresses what he calls the "root causes" of the conflict. This could mean big changes for Ukraine's borders, as Putin has been claiming parts of Ukraine belong

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Trade Tensions: Tesla's Warning on Tariffs

The electric vehicle giant, Tesla, has raised concerns about the potential backlash from other countries due to recent tariffs imposed by President Trump. The company highlighted that U. S. exporters are particularly vulnerable when other nations respond to American trade actions. This is not the

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Hamas' Hostage Release Plan: A Complex Web of Negotiations

The recent news about Hamas's decision to release American hostage Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other dual nationals has sparked a lot of discussion. This move comes after Hamas received a proposal from mediators to restart negotiations. The proposal, presented by the White House, aims to e

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Trump and Putin: A Dance of Words and Weapons

The world watched as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin engaged in a verbal sparring match over the Ukraine conflict. Trump took to social media to share his thoughts, calling the talks between the US and Russia "good and productive. " He expressed hope that this dialogue could finally bring an end to

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Greenland Stands United Against Trump's Bold Move

Greenland, the world's largest island, is not just a giant block of ice. It's a place with its own people, culture, and history. Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark. This means Greenland manages its own local affairs, but Denmark handles the big stuff like foreign and defense policie

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