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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Trump's Shadow Over Congress: A Packed Agenda and Key Leadership Picks

With Donald Trump set to return to the White House in January, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are rushing to tackle a long list of tasks before the end of the year. Top of the agenda is preventing a government shutdown, which looms large as a December deadline approaches. Many Republicans want to delay k

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Case Halted: President's Legal Troubles Paused After Win

Imagine this: a New York court has taken a break in deciding if they should scrap Donald Trump's recent "hush money" verdict. Why the pause? His recent election win has caused some legal confusion. Both sides, Trump's lawyers and the opposing lawyers, are asking for more time to carefully plan their

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

New Zealand PM Says Sorry for Care Abuse Nightmares

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologized to thousands of abuse survivors during a packed Parliament session. The harmful events lasted seven decades, affecting many Māori and other vulnerable groups in care. He admitted past governments and current ones, including his own, are responsible. Luxon

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Arizona's New Senator: Meet Ruben Gallego

In a surprising turn of events, Democrat Ruben Gallego has been elected as Arizona's first Latino U. S. senator, beating Republican Kari Lake. This victory marks a significant shift in Arizona's political landscape, which has historically favored Republicans for Senate seats. Gallego, a five-term Ho

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Big Change in L. A. County: Democrat Whitesides Wins 27th District Seat

In a closely watched congressional race, Republican Mike Garcia has admitted defeat to Democrat George Whitesides in California's 27th district. This district, which includes Santa Clarita Valley and Lancaster, is known for its tight races and has now swung back to the Democrats. Whitesides believes

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk and the Shift in Election Spending

In the last election, Elon Musk made history with his massive spending. His super PAC invested around $200 million to back Donald Trump's campaign. This billionaire, known for his leadership at Tesla and SpaceX, poured most of these funds into America PAC. The goal? To boost voter turnout among firs

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks South Dakota Governor for Homeland Security Role

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), sources close to the matter have revealed. This pick comes as two prominent figures known for their tough stance on immigration, Stephen Miller and Tom Homan, are set to join

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Why Some Democrats Are Struggling to Connect with Voters

After a tough election loss, some Democrats are rethinking their stance on gender issues. They believe that focusing too much on not offending anyone has made them seem out of touch with everyday voters. For example, a Democratic representative from Massachusetts, Seth Moulton, recently spoke out ab

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Democrats' Push for Trans Rights: Too Fast?

Republicans have historically been slow to support civil rights, including interracial marriage and LGBTQ+ rights. Now, the debate surrounding trans rights has become a hot topic, especially leading up to the presidential election. Democratic Representative Seth Moulton recently sparked controversy

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Trump's Appeal to Gen Z's 'Lost Boys': A Deeper Look

Generation Z was thought to be more progressive, but many young men found a leader in Donald Trump. As they struggle with jobs and identity, Trump offers validation and promise. The 'Lost Boys' feel left behind by today's world and see Trump as a way to reclaim a past they idealize. They find suppor

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