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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Fireworks and Family: Trump's Inauguration Weekend Kickoff

President-elect Donald Trump and his family got things started with a bang at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. They enjoyed a dazzling fireworks display during a big party on Saturday night. The show began just before 10 p. m. , and everyone was thrilled. Trump didn't miss the ch

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Weather Woes: Trump's Inauguration Day in D. C. and NY

Hey there! Ever wondered what kind of weather would greet a new President on their big day? Well, let's talk about Donald Trump's 2025 Inauguration Day. Brace yourselves, folks, because the weather forecast is far from cozy. An intense cold front is sweeping across the U. S. , making the up

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

What's Up with Trump's Science Team?

Imagine you're in a classroom, and the teacher is saying one thing, but the kids sitting at the front are giving you totally different ideas. That's kind of like what's happening with Trump's science advisors. When Trump started his second term, he picked a few experts to help him with science stuf

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

The Future of Health Policy Under Trump: A Shift in Priorities

Electing Donald Trump as President has sparked discussions about potential changes to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). One of the most talked-about nominations is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health Secretary. Kennedy is known for his vaccine skepticism and has proposed reducing the H

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Undocumented Immigrants: From Targets to Political Actors

Let's look at the experience of undocumented immigrants in the United States, especially around the time when immigration reform was being talked about in Congress in 2010. A lot happened between 2001 and then, starting with the changes after the 9/11 attacks. The government tightened immigration po

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

House Backs Bill to Kick Out Violent Immigrants

On Thursday, the House approved a bill aiming to deport illegal immigrants with a history of violence against women. This bill, called the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, was introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC). It received support from both sides of the political aisle, wi

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Thousands of Protesters Clash with Police at Seoul Courthouse

Last weekend, Seoul witnessed a storm of activity when a judge extended the detention of South Korea's suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol. Tens of thousands of supporters gathered outside the Seoul Western District Court on Saturday, showing their support for Yoon, who was arrested on Wednesday for

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Thousands March in D. C. Before Trump's Inauguration

Just days before Donald Trump was set to take office again, thousands of people from across the U. S. gathered in Washington, D. C. to march for women's reproductive rights and other causes they feel are threatened by the incoming administration. This wasn't the first time such a march had happened;

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Trump Returns to Washington: A Second Inauguration

Donald Trump made his way to Washington, D. C. , for his second presidential inauguration. He flew on a military plane, a courtesy usually extended by the outgoing administration. This time, it's because Trump is taking power again. The journey was different from his first inauguration eight years a

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

NYC Mayor Meets Trump, Focuses on City Issues

New York City's Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing federal bribery charges, recently met with President-elect Donald Trump. The meeting was held near Trump's Florida estate, and the mayor stressed that they talked about important city issues like infrastructure and the migrant crisis. Adams said he did

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