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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Washington DC's Makeover: Trump's Plans for His Second Term

As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term, he's set his sights on revamping Washington DC. He's not happy with the state of the capital and wants to make some big changes. One of the main issues he's focused on is crime. In 2023, it spiked in DC, and Trump isn't having it. He thin

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Hochul's Nighttime Subway Plan: A Bright Idea or Diversion?

Governor Kathy Hochul recently proposed an interesting plan in her State of the State address. She wants to place a police officer on every train during overnight hours for six months. Sounds good, right? But hold on, there's more to consider. First off, what about the other 16 hours of the day? Wi

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Joe Biden's Term: A Tale of Democratic Elites and Lost Democracy

Joe Biden's presidency has been anything but typical. It's been more like a gap between two eras, with no clear leader in charge. The famous sign on Harry Truman's desk said, "The buck stops here. " But where did the responsibility end with Joe Biden? Voters didn't ask for a president who wasn't up

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Hearing: A Unique Case

Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense was unusual. He wasn't sworn in to tell the truth, and the FBI report on him wasn't shared with the full committee. This raised eyebrows, especially since his qualifications aren't stellar. He's led small organizations and a small group of

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Tech Billionaires at Trump's Inauguration: A New Era for the Mega-Rich

Joe Biden recently warned about an "oligarchy" of powerful tech billionaires. Ironically, Donald Trump's second inauguration will feature three of the world's wealthiest men, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg. These billionaires have significant influence and government contracts,

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Biden's Final Act: A Divided Nation and Partisan Woes

As Joe Biden’s time in the Oval Office comes to an end, there's a mix of emotions and tensions. He pledged to unite the country and strengthen his party, but instead, Americans feel divided, and his party is bruised. Many Democrats blame him for not stepping down earlier, which might have allowed an

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

The Future of TikTok: A Presidential U-Turn

Mike Waltz, a Florida representative and Trump's pick for national security adviser, recently shared some interesting details about the president-elect's plans for TikTok. Waltz mentioned that Trump is looking into ways to "preserve" the popular app. This news comes after a report from The Washingto

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Why Pete Hegseth's Words on Unlawful Orders Matter

Pete Hegseth, the nominee for Secretary of Defense, faced questions about following unlawful orders from the President during his Senate confirmation hearing. This raises serious concerns, especially when we remember President Trump's past remarks about shooting protesters. The military is trained t

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Governor Doug Burgum: Managing Conflicts or Interests?

Doug Burgum, now the governor of North Dakota, faced questions about his wealth when he took office in 2016. His investments included real estate projects that benefited from state programs he was now overseeing. Instead of selling these investments, he promised to "manage" any potential conflicts o

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Flags Up for Trump's Big Day

In a surprise move, California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has decided to raise the flags at the state Capitol to full height for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. This came after Trump complained about flags being lowered to honor former President Jimmy Carter. Newsom, known for h

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