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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Democrats' War Fatigue: Is Change on the Horizon?

Matt Duss, a former advisor to Senator Bernie Sanders, now at the Center for International Policy, recently penned an op-ed in The Guardian. His main point? Americans are fed up with Democrats being the "party of war. " Duss argues that by supporting the current militaristic setup, Democrats left th

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

California Fires: Politics Ablaze

Wildfires keep ravaging California, but it's not just the flames that are heating up. Politicians on both sides are rushing to react. Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom tackles the recovery effort while answering hard questions about state readiness. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump is quick to b

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Texas AG Sues TikTok Again for Exposing Kids to Inappropriate Content

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued TikTok for a second time, accusing the app of deceiving parents about the app's age-appropriateness and exposing children to explicit content. The lawsuit claims that TikTok, which is rated for users aged 12 and above, failed to enforce its community guidel

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Venezuela: Maduro's Presidency Extended Amid Protests and Controversy

President Nicolás Maduro is set to continue his rule in Venezuela until 2031, following his inauguration on Friday. This comes despite widespread allegations that his opponent, Edmundo González, actually won the recent election. Many people in the capital, Caracas, protested against Maduro's new ter

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Former President Trump Escape Jail in Hush Money Case

In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump avoided any jail time, fines, or probation in his hush money case involving a payment to an adult film actress who claimed an affair with him. Though he was found guilty, he received an unconditional discharge just days before starting his second term. Pr

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

The Allure of Gossip: Why We Can't Resist

Ever noticed how news about other people's lives can be so fascinating? It's like a secret addiction we all share. But why do we love gossip so much? It's not just about being nosy. It turns out, gossip has been a part of human nature for a long time. Gossip is like our brain's way of understanding

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Trump's Legal Troubles: A Unique Sentence for an Unusual President-Elect

Donald Trump, the soon-to-be President of the United States, has been sentenced in a New York court. Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies related to business fraud. This case is special because Trump will become the first president-elect with a felony record. The judge chose an unusual punishment:

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Justice Alito’s Call with Trump: A Red Flag for Ethics?

Justice Samuel Alito found himself in a sticky situation recently. He took a call from Donald Trump just hours before Trump was set to file a motion with the U. S. Supreme Court. Gabe Roth, an expert in judicial ethics and policy, called this a clear breach of ethics. Alito said the call was just ab

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Casino Chat: Tysons Betting Bill and Community Voices

Let's talk about the Tysons casino buzz! Senator Scott Surovell just put forward Senate Bill 982, aiming to let Fairfax County decide if they want a casino. This isn't new; he's tried before. The county didn't ask for this, though. It's like someone handed them an unwanted birthday present. Some bus

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

A Black Leader's Historic Journey in Michigan Politics

Imagine making history as the first Black person to serve as the House Speaker in your state. That's exactly what Michigan State Rep. Joe Tate did when he took on this leadership role. What makes this even more remarkable is that it happened during a time when the Democratic Party controlled both le

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