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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

NATO's Big Moves: Europe's Defense in the Spotlight

NATO's largest combat exercises of 2025 are underway, with a focus on rapid deployment along the eastern border. This comes at a time when Europe is feeling the heat of uncertainty due to shifts in U. S. policy under President Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been pushing European al

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

NATO Drills Amid Trump's Ukraine Shift

Near Romania's border with Ukraine, NATO's Allied Reaction Force (ARF) recently held large-scale military exercises. These drills, known as Steadfast Dart 25, involved tanks, fighter jets, and other military units from nine allied countries. These exercises showcased NATO's ability to respond swiftl

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Government Shake-Up: Trump and Musk's Push for Accountability

The White House has been buzzing with activity as President Trump and Elon Musk team up to shake things up in the federal workforce. Musk, leading the charge, demanded federal employees list their recent accomplishments or face potential termination. The demand, however, was met with confusion and

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

DOGE's Data Hunt: What's the Big Deal?

DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency, is in hot water. They’re trying to get their hands on a ton of personal data from various federal agencies. This data includes everything from tax information to Social Security details. The move has sparked more than a dozen lawsuits, with some judges

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

DOGE's Access to Treasury Data: A Cybersecurity Pause

A federal judge in Manhattan has temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Treasury Department information. This decision comes after 19 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit. The judge, Jeannette A. Vargas, has issued a prelimin

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Leader: Ready to Step Down for Peace, but Not for Minerals

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently stated that he would step down if it meant securing peace for his country. He even suggested that he could swap his position for Ukraine's membership in NATO. This bold statement came during a press conference where he was asked if he would resign to e

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Europe's Big Decision: Act or Watch?

Europe is at a crucial moment. It can either step in and help Ukraine or stay quiet and watch from the sidelines. The truth is, for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia to happen, there needs to be strong military support. The U. S. didn't keep its promise to end the war quickly. This leaves Euro

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Plan: Picking His Own Reporters

Imagine being a reporter who gets to cover the president's daily activities. It's a big deal. If you're one of the lucky ones, you're part of a small group called the presidential press pool. This group has been around for a while, and it's always been chosen by the White House Correspondents' As

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Who's Really in Charge of DOGE?

The name of the acting administrator for the US DOGE Service, a temporary department focused on government efficiency, has finally been revealed. Amy Gleason has been quietly leading this initiative, which was started by Elon Musk. Gleason has a strong background in both health care and technology.

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Tech Whistleblowers Walk Out on Musk's Government Overhaul

In a surprising turn of events, over 20 tech experts from the U. S. Digital Service (USDS) resigned from their roles, citing concerns over the direction of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the leadership of tech billionaire Elon Musk. These experts, who had previously worked for

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