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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

What's the Deal with Recess Appointments?

Imagine you're the president, and you really want someone to fill a big job in your team, like the attorney general. Normally, you'd need the Senate's okay, but there's a trick called recess appointments. This is like a special power presidents have to fill jobs when the Senate isn't working. Donald

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Court Steps In: A Closer Look at the Onion's Purchase of InfoWars

In a surprising turn of events, a judge has ordered a hearing to review the recent purchase of Alex Jones's controversial InfoWars site by the satirical news outlet, the Onion. This decision came after an emergency hearing on Thursday, where lawyers representing Jones and a related company raised co

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Eva Longoria Trades LA for Life in Spain and Mexico After Trump's Victory

Eva Longoria, known for her roles in hits like Only Murders in the Building and Desperate Housewives, has decided to split her time mostly between Spain and Mexico. The shift came after Donald Trump's election win, which she found unsettling. She calls the current political climate in the U. S. "dys

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Youngest MP's Haka Dance Halts NZ Parliament; Treaty Bill Protests Erupt

In New Zealand's Parliament, a stunning moment unfolded when Hana-Rawhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, the country's youngest MP, disrupted a vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Just 22 years old and representing Te Pati Maori, Maipi-Clarke demonstrated her disapproval by tearing up the bill and performi

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

The Vaccine Skeptic in Charge: What Does it Mean for Us?

Imagine this: A person who doubts vaccines is about to take over a key job in the US government. This job is so big that it could impact the health of millions of Americans. We're talking about the Health and Human Services secretary, a role that controls things like vaccines, medicines, and even sc

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Gaetz's Nomination: A Senate Showdown?

Republican senators are worried. Matt Gaetz, former Florida congressman, is in line to become the next attorney general under President-elect Trump. But with only 53 GOP seats in the Senate, Gaetz faces a tough road to confirmation. Some Republicans, like Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, a

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Trump's Picks: A Reality Show Cabinet?

In just one week, President Trump's second term has already taken a surprising turn. Late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and Stephen Colbert have been poking fun at Trump's unusual cabinet picks. One pick that raised eyebrows was Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine denier and conspiracy theo

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Trust in Science: A Divided Nation

In 2017, thousands marched in Washington DC for science funding and analysis in politics. Fast forward a few years, and America's trust in science was divided. While most Americans trust scientists, the pandemic showed cracks. Democrats kept their faith, but Republicans lost theirs. Masks and vaccin

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Republican Lawmaker: GOP Seen as a Joke by Some

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene recently stirred things up by claiming that many people view Republicans as a laughing stock. She said this in a video, where she expressed her frustration with the current state of the Republican Party. The internet quickly reacted, with some users agreeing that

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Sanders: Democrats Need More than Identity Politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders, known for his progressive views, believes Democrats lost the 2024 election by focusing too much on race, gender, and sexual orientation. He thinks candidates shouldn't rely solely on identity politics. Sanders commends Democrats for fighting against racism and promoting equal ri

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