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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Former Adviser Brooke Rollins for Ag Secretary

President-elect Trump has just revealed his choice for the Agriculture secretary, naming Brooke Rollins to the job. Rollins, who was once a policy adviser to Trump, is currently the CEO of America First Policy Institute. She's been a big supporter of Trump and his policies. The position of Agricultu

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Missile Strikes: Is Europe Ready for Russia's Shadow War?

Last week, Ukraine fired British-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia, drawing a furious response from Vladimir Putin. Russia retaliated by firing a ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro and threatening to attack countries that supply Kyiv with long-range weapons, like the UK and US. Thi

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Promise to Ax Education Department: A Smokescreen or Serious Plan?

Former President Donald Trump once pledged to shut down the Department of Education, but experts say it's unlikely to happen. Arne Duncan, who served as Education Secretary under President Barack Obama, recently discussed this on MSNBC. He pointed out that ending the department would need 60 Senate

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Meet Pam Bondi: Her Education and Career Journey

Most people know Pam Bondi as Florida's former attorney general. But now, she’s in the spotlight again because presidential hopeful Donald Trump has nominated her for U. S. attorney general. Before we dive into her career, let’s find out more about her education. Bondi is definitely no stranger to

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Appointing a Wrestling CEO: What's Next for Education?

President-elect Trump has picked Linda McMahon, former head of World Wrestling Entertainment, as the new education secretary. This choice has education experts worried. McMahon's background in wrestling and business might not prepare her for guiding federal education policies and budgets. She served

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Vice President Threatens Assassination: A Story of Political Turmoil in the Philippines

In a shocking turn of events, the Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte, publicly threatened to have the country's President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. , his wife, and the House Speaker assassinated if she were killed. This dramatic declaration came amidst escalating tensions between the two le

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

NYC Lawmaker Calls for Scrap of Sanctuary Policies, Citing Criminal Migrant Concerns

A Queens Democrat, Robert Holden, recently penned a letter to top city and state leaders, including Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul. The core of his concern? The sanctuary policies in New York City and state, which he believes protect criminal migrants and put New Yorkers in danger. Holden argues th

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Should the Gaetz Report Be Released?

Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill. ) is pushing for the release of the House Ethics report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla. ). The report includes serious allegations against Gaetz, such as sexual assault and drug use. Casten believes this information is crucial for maintaining ethical standards in Congress.

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Democrats: Time to Focus on Jobs and Economy

In the upcoming 2024 elections, Democrats are facing a challenge. Many Americans, especially young men without college degrees, Blacks, and Latinos, shifted towards Donald Trump and the Republicans. To avoid becoming a minority party, Democrats need to change their approach. The debate among Democr

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

New Law Would Check Cabinet Picks' Foreign Ties

A newly elected senator from New Jersey, Andy Kim, has introduced a bill that would require high-ranking government officials to reveal their financial dealings with foreign governments. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump made some controversial Cabinet picks. Senator-elect Kim says the b

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