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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Why Cohen Thinks Trump Got Off Easy

Michael Cohen, ex-lawyer and once a close confidant of Donald Trump, has some strong words about the former president's recent legal predicament. Speaking on MSNBC's "The Weekend, " Cohen expressed his dissatisfaction with Trump's sentencing, or lack thereof, for 34 counts of falsifying business rec

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Should Subway Bosses Ride the Trains?

Imagine if the bigshots at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) had to ditch their chauffeured cars and ride the subways every day. That's exactly what some people are suggesting after MTA CEO Janno Lieber made a controversial claim about subway safety. Despite recent crimes like stabbing

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

President Biden: New Judges, Delayed Justice

President Biden recently said no to a new law that would add more federal judges. This law, called the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act, aimed to solve a problem that's been around for decades: not enough judges handling too many cases. The bill would have added

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

The Future of Crypto Regulation: A Security Perspective

As the political landscape in Washington, D. C. , shifts, many expect new crypto laws to be passed. But what about the cybersecurity aspects of these regulations? Cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ethereum, have a dedicated following in the U. S. , with 17% of adults having traded in crypto. Y

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Planning for Mass Deportations: What Trump’s Border Czar Told Republicans

When Donald Trump was about to become president, his border czar, Tom Homan, had some news for Republican lawmakers. He told them not to expect too much from the initial deportation plans. Why? Because there wasn’t enough money or resources to handle a massive operation. Republicans had big dreams,

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

California Wildfires: Should Aid Depend on Forestry Changes?

An Ohio Congressman, Warren Davidson, suggests halting disaster relief for California until the state changes its forest management practices. He argues this during a discussion about federal aid needed to prevent a government shutdown. In 2025, a relief act allocated $110 billion for hurricane-hit

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

North Korean Troops in Russia: Ukraine's New Captures

Ukraine has caught two North Korean soldiers fighting with Russian forces in the Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared this news on Telegram. These soldiers were injured but survived and are now talking to Ukrainian security services. This is a significant development as it's the first

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Meet the New Faces: The Democratic Party's Virtual Gathering

This weekend, the Democratic Party is hosting an online meetup with eight potential leaders. Though these candidates haven't officially declared their run, party members are eager to see who's up for the challenges ahead. The main goals of this chat are to learn from past errors, reconnect with supp

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Jack Smith Steps Down from Justice Department

Jack Smith, a special counsel known for investigating former president Donald Trump, has resigned from his position at the Justice Department. This news comes before Trump is sworn in as president again. Smith finished his investigation into Trump's alleged role in the 2020 election interference. He

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Biden and Zuckerberg Clash Over Meta's End to Fact-Checking

President Joe Biden slammed Meta's decision to fire its U. S. fact-checkers on Friday, shortly after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accused the Biden administration of pressuring the social media giant to remove certain content. Earlier in the week, Zuckerberg announced that Meta would replace its fact-ch

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