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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Democrats Divided: How to Respond to Trump's Immigration Crackdown? #

When Donald Trump first ran for president in 2016, Democrats fiercely opposed his immigration policies. Flash forward to his second term, and some Democrats are considering working with Trump on certain immigration bills. This shift shows how divided the Democratic Party is on how to handle Trump’s

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Colombia Stops U. S. Deportation Flights, Raises Dignity Issue

Recently, Colombia made headlines by rejecting two U. S. military planes aiming to deport Colombian migrants. These flights, carrying around 80 people each, were sent from California. Initially, they were given the green light to land, but things changed when Colombian President Gustavo Petro abrupt

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Immigrants Find Support in Democrat-Led States

As President Trump tightens immigration rules, several Democrat-led states are fighting back. Lawmakers in states like California and New York are proposing new laws to protect immigrants from deportation. They're doing this by making it harder for federal immigration officials to do their jobs. For

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Alaskans Stick to Denali, Despite Trump's Name Change

Jeff King, a four-time Iditarod champ, lives in the shadow of North America's tallest peak, Denali. He and many Alaskans are upset that President Trump wants to change the mountain's name back to Mount McKinley. The peak's original name, Denali, is sacred to the Athabascan tribe. They've lived in th

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

South Korea's President Yoon: A Trial to Remember

In a historic move, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has been officially charged with leading an insurrection. This comes after he declared martial law briefly last month, accusing the opposition of hindering his government. The decision to indict him sets a new precedent, as he's the first pre

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Why Egypt and Jordan Might Say No to Moving Gaza Palestinians

President Trump's idea to have Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from Gaza is likely to face strong opposition. These countries fear that accepting refugees could lead to security issues and make a Palestinian state impossible. Additionally, many Palestinians worry that leaving Gaza could mean t

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Pro-Life Activists: What’s Next After Trump’s Help?

Every January, anti-abortion activists gather in Washington for the March for Life. This year, after the march, they attended the National Pro-Life Summit. Organized by Students for Life of America, the summit featured seminars, job fairs, and even a T-shirt pickup with slogans like “DEFUND PLANNED

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's Unusual Plan for Gaza: Moving People and Building New Homes

President Donald Trump has an interesting idea for the Gaza Strip. He thinks it might be good to move more than a million Palestinians out of Gaza and into nearby countries. He spoke with the king of Jordan about this, asking if Jordan could take in more people. Trump thinks Jordan and Egypt, which

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Ice, Ice Baby: Trump's Greenland Dream

President Trump seems to have set his sights on a surprising new acquisition: the Arctic island of Greenland. Recently, on Air Force One, he shared his belief that the US will soon control the territory. "I think we're going to have it, " Trump said, claiming that Greenland's 57, 000 residents want

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Six UN Peacekeepers Killed in Congo: A Closer Look at the Conflict

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a brutal conflict has taken the lives of six UN peacekeepers. This news comes as the M23 rebel group pushes closer to the city of Goma, a major hub for humanitarian efforts. The peacekeepers, hailing from South Africa, Uruguay, and Malawi, were killed in sepa

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