POLITICS

Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Survivors Face a Grim Reality

Mohammed Alshannat, a Gaza resident, has always been a voice for peace and Western democracy. Even before the recent conflict, he advocated for Arabs and Jews to live harmoniously. Now, as the cease-fire settles, Alshannat is grappling with the harsh reality of burying his relatives. He shared his d

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

U. S. Brings Back Old Policy on Abortion Funding

Imagine you're sitting in a high-stakes meeting with key players from various U. S. government branches. The President has just dropped a memo on the table, reviving an old policy known as the Mexico City Policy. This policy, now back in action, means that U. S. funds won't support international gro

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

The Fight for a Publicly Funded Religious School

Imagine a school that's both online and Catholic, serving students across Oklahoma. That's what's at the heart of a big legal battle heading to the Supreme Court. The school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, wants to use public money. But does that break the rule about keeping church

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

A Shift in Protection for Clinics

The Justice Department, under new leadership, has made a surprising move by limiting prosecutions against people who block reproductive health clinics. In a memo, the department's chief of staff, Chad Mizelle, stated that these cases will only be pursued in exceptional situations. The memo also orde

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Anti-Abortion Rally Shifts Focus with Trump and Vance's Promises

Last Friday, thousands gathered for the March for Life, the largest anti-abortion rally in the U. S. Donald Trump and his vice president, JD Vance, took the stage to make some big promises. Vance assured the crowd that the Department of Justice would stop prosecuting anti-abortion activists. He even

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Immigration Laws and Trump's Attempt to Change Birthright Citizenship

President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, aiming to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, has sparked a legal battle. One of the first tests for this order took place in a Seattle courtroom. A federal judge, John C. Coughenour, temporarily blocked the order and labele

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Trump's Latest Move: A Broad Impact on Global Health Aid

President Trump has made a significant shift in global health aid policy. He's directed his administration to block recipients of U. S. foreign aid from discussing abortion as an option with patients. This action, known as the "global gag rule, " has been implemented by many Republican presidents be

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth: A Close Senate Vote

The Senate is about to vote on whether Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military vet, will become the next defense secretary. Some Republicans are expected to vote against him, making the outcome uncertain. Hegseth has faced controversies, including accusations of heavy drinking and sexual

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Oath Keepers Freed by Trump Banned from DC and Capitol Grounds

A federal judge has slapped restrictions on several members of the far-right Oath Keepers group, barring them from entering Washington, DC, or the US Capitol grounds without court permission. This ruling comes just days after former President Donald Trump commuted their prison sentences for their ro

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Trump Ends Security for Fauci, Blames Critics for Own Safety

President Donald Trump has pulled the plug on federal protection for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert. This move comes after Fauci, along with other ex-Trump aides, criticized the former president's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking in North Carolina, Trump shr

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