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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Big Ask: Security First, Then Minerals

Ukraine's President has a clear message for the U. S. and Europe: security guarantees are the key to any successful minerals deal. He believes the current agreement is just a starting point, light on details and financial commitments. He wants a clear understanding of the broader security picture fr

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

The Shadow of Power

Imagine a Cabinet meeting where the most powerful person in the room isn't even a Cabinet member. That's what happened during a recent gathering. The room was filled with top-ranking agency heads, but they mostly kept quiet. Instead, all eyes were on a man in a dark coat sitting in the shadows. This

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Cabinet Meeting: A Fact Check Frenzy

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Trump shared some surprising claims. He said the US gave Ukraine $350 billion in aid, while Europe only gave $100 billion. But experts say that's not true. Europe actually gave more, about $259 billion, while the US gave around $125 billion. The US did give

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

What's the Big Deal with Nicotine?

The FDA has a new idea. They want to change the rules on nicotine. This isn't just about cigarettes. It's about all nicotine products. The FDA is thinking about setting a limit on how much nicotine can be in cigarettes. They want to make them less addictive. This could be a big deal. Nicotine is a

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Confusion in the Government: A Messy Email and Mixed Messages

Imagine this: a high-ranking official sends out a strange email. It asks federal employees to list five things they did at work last week. Sounds simple, right? But here’s the twist: if you don’t reply, you might get fired. Or maybe you won’t. Who knows? This is the kind of chaos that unfolded in th

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

AI: The New Frontier for UK and US Leaders

In the heart of Washington, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet President Trump. While Ukraine will likely be the hot topic, there's a trillion-dollar elephant in the room: Artificial Intelligence. AI is rapidly transforming both militaries and economies, outpacing even the swiftest diplom

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Putin's Man in the Middle: The Investment Banker in Ukraine Talks

Imagine a man who can walk into a room and make everyone listen. This man is Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian investment banker with a strong American background. He's not just any banker; he's a key player in the talks between Russia and the U. S. about ending the war in Ukraine. Dmitriev, who's 49 years

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Vance's Controversial Stance at CPAC

At the recent CPAC gathering, Vice President JD Vance sparked controversy with his views on migration and foreign policy. He labeled unchecked migration as the top threat to the U. S. and Europe. He argued that leaders in the West are allowing millions of unchecked migrants into their countries. Thi

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Rubio's Tough Question: Putin's Actions Under the Spotlight

Marco Rubio, a senator from Florida, once had a straightforward question for the future secretary of state, Rex Tillerson. This was at a Senate hearing right after the election of President Trump. The question was, "Is Vladimir Putin a war criminal? " This was a tough question to answer. Trump was k

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Trouble in the Baltic Sea: Undersea Cables Under Attack

In the vast expanse of the Baltic Sea, near the Swedish island of Gotland, a critical undersea cable has snapped. This isn't the first time something like this has happened. In fact, over the past year and a half, about a dozen undersea cables have been damaged or cut off. These cables are like the

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