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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Hiring Under Trump: Loyalty Over Skills

Ever dreamed of working in the White House? Well, under President Donald Trump, it wasn't just about your skills anymore. The Trump administration was all about loyalty. They were keen to find people who truly believed in Trump's "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement. Here's what it was like tr

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump’s New Order: Easier Firings for Some Federal Workers?

Former President Trump brought back an old plan to make it simpler to fire federal employees who shape policies. He wants to take away their civil service protections and says it will make the government workforce more accountable. This isn't the first time Trump has tried this. He did it in 2020, b

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Jan 21 2025CELEBRITIES

Hollywood's New Ambassadors: Stallone, Gibson, and Voight

Hey there! Ever thought about what it means to have famous actors representing the movie industry? Well, President-elect Donald Trump has just appointed Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, and Jon Voight as ambassadors to Hollywood. This means you should call them “Mr. Ambassador” from now on. Trump int

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

From Outsider to Pro: Trump Returns to White House

When Donald Trump first stepped into Washington in 2017, he was a fresh face without political experience. This time around, he's back with a specific agenda and a seasoned team. He's spent four years learning the ropes and has a new understanding of legislative processes and global relations. Congr

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Trump's Space Force Pick for Air Force Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Troy Meink, currently the second-in-command at the National Reconnaissance Office, to head the Department of the Air Force. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, reaffirming his commitment to a strong Air Force. Meink, a former navigator on KC-135 airc

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

President Biden: New Judges, Delayed Justice

President Biden recently said no to a new law that would add more federal judges. This law, called the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act, aimed to solve a problem that's been around for decades: not enough judges handling too many cases. The bill would have added

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

Val Boreland to Lead NBCU Spin-Off's Entertainment

Val Boreland, a top executive known for scoring big content deals for NBCUniversal's cable networks, has been tapped to lead the entertainment division of a new spin-off company. This new entity, dubbed "SpinCo, " will be a separate, publicly traded part of NBCUniversal and is expected to launch lat

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

A Break to Honor: USCIS Offices Close

Ever thought why some days stand out? Well, January 9, 2025, is one of those days. This day is dedicated to remembering the 39th U. S. President, James Earl Carter Jr. President Biden has declared it a National Day of Mourning. So, if you've got a naturalization ceremony, interview, or appointment p

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Jan 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Lupe Fiasco's AI-Driven Music Station: A New Wave in Radio

Get ready for something truly unique! Rapper and professor Lupe Fiasco is set to launch Endless LUP, an AI-powered radio station in 2025. This isn't your usual radio station; it's designed to play AI-generated versions of Lupe's music. He shared the exciting news on Instagram, explaining that the st

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Chicago's New School Board: A Fresh Start

In a recent turn of events, Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some new picks for the Chicago Board of Education. The mayor introduced a new leader, Sean Harden, for the 21-member team that will take their seats in January. Among the nine new appointees, three are fresh faces, while the rest include peo

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