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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Florida Lawmakers Stand Up to Governor, Plan Their Own Session

Florida’s legislative leaders didn’t waste any time in rebelling against Governor Ron DeSantis. Within minutes of DeSantis's special session call, Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez shut it down and announced their own session. DeSantis had called for the session to push P

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Following ICE: Dr. Phil's Unique Perspective on Immigration Enforcement

Dr. Phil McGraw, known for his talk show and psychology background, recently joined a ride-along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Chicago. This wasn't your typical day out; it was part of a larger effort to showcase how ICE targets known criminals and terrorists. McGraw, alon

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Josh Kraft Joins Boston Mayoral Race Against Michelle Wu

Boston philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially joined the race for mayor, setting up a challenge against the current Mayor Michelle Wu. He filed the necessary paperwork with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, listing Allison Murray as his campaign treasurer. Kraft, who is the president o

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tariff Tactic: A Quick Colombian Cave-In

In 2025, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro faced a quick lesson in U. S. politics. He refused to take back Colombian criminals released in the U. S. In response, President Trump threatened a 25% tariff on Colombian goods. Petro blinked, promising to send a plane for the criminals just 47 minutes la

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Why's Tech Billionaire Elon Musk Stirring Up European Politics?

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been causing a buzz in European politics. But not everyone is pleased. Billionaire Bill Gates recently voiced his concerns in an interview. He's worried that Musk's involvement is creating confusion. Musk has been supporting a far-right party in Germany an

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Why Egypt and Jordan Aren't Welcoming Gaza Refugees

President Trump recently suggested that Egypt and Jordan should take in Palestinian refugees from Gaza. But both countries turned down the idea. Why? Let's dig into it. Imagine if refugees moved to these countries. The conflict could spread, making things worse, not better. Plus, Egypt and Jordan f

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

President Trump's Citizenship Plan: A Constitutional Conundrum?

Think back to the 1990s, when a bill similar to President Trump's recent executive order on birthright citizenship was floating around Congress. This bill aimed to stop children born in the U. S. to non-legal residents from automatically becoming citizens. Such bills have been proposed before, but t

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Rebels from DRC Takeover City, Raising Fears of War

A group of rebels called M23, backed by Rwanda, has claimed they've taken the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). They've been pushing forward quickly, frightening locals and making thousands flee their homes. This could reignite a larger war in the region. Lawrence Kanyu

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Cops Pose for Cameras in Massive Immigration Sweep

Immigration agents, performing recent raids, were told to dress up in a special way. Their jackets and vests showed clear signs of "Police ICE" or "Homeland Security" for the cameras. This was not just a safety measure, it was also a show for the media. Agents from several agencies followed these in

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

How Trump Kept the GOP On Board

As the 119th Congress began, a tense vote took place over its leadership. Speaker Mike Johnson faced opposition from two Freedom Caucus members: Ralph Norman of South Carolina and Keith Self of Texas. Johnson pulled them aside, and they entered an anteroom where Representative Nancy Mace of South Ca

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