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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Trump: Cutting Grocery Prices Might Be Tougher Than Expected

President-elect Donald Trump promised to lower grocery prices during his campaign for the 2024 election. He believed this would be a quick and easy task. However, in a recent interview with Time magazine, he admitted that this might be more challenging than he initially thought. Trump's plan involve

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Healthcare Denial: A Rep's Perspective on Desperation

You might not expect a political representative to link denied healthcare claims to violence. But that's exactly what Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a young liberal lawmaker, did recently. She didn't condone the murder of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, but she saw a connection between hi

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Israeli Troops to Stay on Mount Hermon This Winter

Mount Hermon, a strategic peak in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria, will see Israeli troops stay throughout the winter. This is due to the importance of the peak's security in the current Syrian situation, as noted by Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz. The troops are there to prepare fo

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

The UnitedHealthcare Tragedy: A Wake-up Call for Healthcare Reform

The death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked a new push for healthcare reform. On December 8, Thompson was shot outside a Manhattan hotel where UnitedHealth Group held their annual investor conference. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was arrested in Pennsylvania with a "ghost gun, " a s

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Senator Ernst's Conflict Over Trump's Cabinet Pick

Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa is worried that she might have a tough time in the upcoming 2026 re-election. Why? Because of the conflicts around President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. Ernst is feeling the heat from Republican activists who want her to back Trump's

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

RFK Jr. 's Views on JFK's Assassination: Are They Heading to the White House?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who was recently selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be the Health Secretary, has been pushing for his daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, to get a job at the CIA. The reason? He believes that the CIA was involved in the assassination of his uncle, President John

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

The Rising Tide of Hate: A New Documentary on Antisemitism Hits Screens

Briarcliff Entertainment has picked up the rights to release "October H8te" in early 2025. This documentary, directed by Wendy Sachs, delves into the surge of antisemitism and anti-Israel demonstrations since a Hamas attack on October 7. The film highlights protests on U. S. college campuses, where

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court to Decide: Should Catholic Charities Get Tax Break?

The Supreme Court has agreed to take on a big case about religion and taxes. The question is whether places like Catholic Charities should be exempt from state unemployment taxes because of their religious ties. Catholic Charities says it should be exempt, but Wisconsin's highest court disagrees. Th

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

Mayor Postpones Budget Vote to Monday Amidst Council Dubiety

Mayor Brandon Johnson and his allies decided to delay the final vote on the 2025 budget until Monday, instead of voting as expected on Friday. Johnson's budget plan includes a $68. 5 million property tax hike and other fee and tax increases. This decision follows an extended and contentious budget s

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

Tech Giants Amazon and Meta Back Trump's Inauguration

In a surprising move, Amazon and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, have each donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund. This comes as tech companies seek to mend fences with the incoming president. Amazon will also stream the event on its Prime Video se

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