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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Chaos in Federal Data: Who's Keeping Tabs on Our Info?

In recent times, a major shake-up has hit the government's human resources department. This shake-up has set the stage for some serious concerns about cybersecurity. The government's Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which handles the personal information of over 2. 2 million federal employees

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Americans Return Home: Six Detainees Freed from Venezuela

Imagine a trip that takes you right around the world It is not a typical travel experience. The conversations are intense, and the risks are immense. President Nicolás Maduro invited someone to Caracas on a Friday. In a surprise visit, President Nicolás Maduro met with President D

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Secretary of State's Journey: A Closer Look at US Policy in Central America

The top diplomat of the US, Marco Rubio, has embarked on a significant trip to Central America, starting with Panama. This journey is not just a diplomatic courtesy but a strategic move to advance the Trump administration's "America First" policy. The goal is clear: to intensify efforts to control m

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Marco's Trip and Latin America's Uneasy dance with U. S.

Imagine a region where nations are struggling to keep their heads above the water, and their economy is sinking like a stone. Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, is off on his first international trip to Panama. They are not happy about President Trump’s aggressive moves, like tryin

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Celebrities and Politics: Controversial Video and the Deportation Debate

A debate was sparked when a video of a popular singer's reaction was used in a controversial way by a political administration. The video showed the singer crying, upset about the plight of immigrants. The administration took this video and mixed it with interviews with people who had lost family me

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

The Educational Chess Game

There is a strong political tug-of-war unfolding regarding education reforms. President Donald Trump has been making waves with his recent executive orders aimed at transforming the education landscape. These orders are specifically geared towards fostering educational choice and empowermen

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Can President Trump Actually Stop Federal Spending?

President Trump is facing a big obstacle in his attempt to stop a lot of American government spending. He is encountering strong resistance from the court. It all started last month when Trump tried to cut federal spending using executive orders. These orders targeted various areas, including for

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Young Guns: The Battle Over Handgun Sales to 18-20 Year Olds

Recently, a significant legal change occurred when a court ruled to allow the sale of handguns to Americans between the ages of 18 and 20. The court's decision seemed to be based on following previous Supreme Court decisions. However, this ruling is more likely to escalate the debate around gun righ

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Gender guidelines are taken off Staff! Trump makes big changes

A huge change in gender guidelines is sweeping across Federal websites following a recent executive order. The Trump Administration has ordered that federal websites strip out all mentions of the word gender from federal websites. It has been chaotic for many health officials. Part

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Platte County Mental Health Drama Still Unfolding

Platte County has not been able to implement a youth mental health fund. This fund was approved as a quarter-cent sales tax by voters. However, it was halted by commissioners in December. Months later, this decision remains contentious. A report was released from the Platte County Health De

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