POLITICS

Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Jimmy Carter: A Life of Faith and Service

Jimmy Carter, who lived to be 100 years old, was known for his strong faith. He was a Baptist Sunday School teacher and spent much of his post-presidential life helping people in need. He also worked to improve peace, democracy, and health around the world. During his time as president, Carter was k

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Texas Board Director Steps Down Amidst Political Uproar

A bit of background – Dr. Robert Bredt has been the medical director of the Texas Medical Board for nearly a decade, earning a good salary. But things got stirred up when it was discovered he also worked for Planned Parenthood. In case you forgot, Planned Parenthood isn't exactly popular with Texas

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Why Does Elon Musk Face Backlash from Italy's Meloni?

Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, recently commented on Elon Musk's political activities. She believes the disapproval he faces is because he doesn't align with left-wing views. Musk has caused a stir in Europe by criticizing leaders like Germany's Olaf Scholz and the UK's Keir Starmer. Meloni

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Higher Education under Trump: A New Era of Change

With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, colleges and universities are preparing for significant shifts in their policies and programs. Many institutions, especially those in red states, are dismantling their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This move is seen by both co

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Former Trump Attorney Giuliani Wants to Skip D. C. Court Hearing Due to Health Issues

Rudy Giuliani, the former attorney for Donald Trump, recently asked a judge to allow him to appear virtually for a contempt of court hearing in D. C. He cited poor health as the reason. This comes just days after he was spotted at an event at President-elect Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. Giuliani's law

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Rep. Roy's Plan: Boost Health Savings Accounts

Congressman Chip Roy from Texas is not wasting any time. He's just introduced a new healthcare bill called the Healthcare Freedom Act. The idea? Expand health savings accounts to give Americans more control over their medical choices. Roy thinks the current system is too bureaucratic and expensive,

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Canadian Leaders Demand Trump Drops 51st State Idea: 'Not a Joke Anymore'

Canadian leaders are fed up with President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestion that Canada should become the 51st state. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who handles U. S. -Canada relations, has said, "The joke is over. " Trump has been saying Canada and Greenland could join the U. S. , with C

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Why Liberals are Unintentionally Supporting Trump

Ever thought about how your everyday purchases might be helping Donald Trump? It's a surprising truth. This week, news broke that Amazon paid a whopping $40 million for a documentary produced by Melania Trump. This isn't the first time Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, has shown support for Trump. He's

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Mayor Johnson's CPS Job: Not a Conflict?

Chicago's ethics board recently stated they didn't advise Mayor Brandon Johnson on whether he should quit his job at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to avoid a potential conflict of interest. The board said they haven't provided any opinions, written or oral, about city officials taking leaves from CPS

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

US and China: The Economic Face-Off

China’s economic power is reshaping the U. S. job market and economy. Both the Trump and Biden administrations have struggled to keep up, leading to job losses and closed factories in the U. S. China isn’t just aiming for economic wins; it wants to be the world’s top power. History shows us that cou

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