BIDEN ADMINISTRATION

Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Biden's Missed Chance: How Diplomacy Could Have Avoided the Israel-Iran Conflict

In 2015, the U. S. and Iran reached a historic nuclear deal, but it didn't last long. Trump pulled the U. S. out, and tensions rose. This month, Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, leading to a 12-day war. Many blame Trump and Netanyahu, but Biden also played a role. Biden had a chance to fix things when he became president in 2021. He promised to undo Trump's mistak...

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May 31 2025BUSINESS

The Price of Deregulation: How Policy Shifts Impact Your Wallet

The current administration has been busy undoing regulations. One notable change involves credit card late fees. The previous administration had capped these fees, expecting to save Americans around $10 billion a year. This was mainly by reducing bank penalties. However, the current administration claims that reversing this rule will save Americans $9. 5 billion. Th...

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Apr 23 2025POLITICS

Student Loan Showdown: Trump vs. Biden

The student loan debate is heating up. President Trump has decided to end the pause on student loan payments. This move is a stark contrast to former President Biden's policies. Trump's administration is now set to start collecting on defaulted loans. This decision comes after a five-year break, which was initially put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Educ...

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Green Energy in Jeopardy: Will Factory Boom Fizzle?

American factories have had a rough time lately. High interest rates and a strong dollar have made it tough for them to compete globally. But there's been a silver lining. Lots of money has been pouring into building new factories, hinting at a possible comeback in manufacturing and jobs. The Biden administration has been a big part of this. They've offered two main...

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

ICE's Detention Dilemma: Who's Really Getting Arrested?

The Trump administration has been vocal about focusing on the "worst of the worst" when it comes to immigration arrests and deportations. However, recent data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tells a different story. In the first two weeks of February, over 1, 800 people were detained without any criminal convictions or pending charges. This group made ...

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Tesla's Armored Vehicle Deal Hits a Roadblock

The State Department has paused its plans to purchase armored electric vehicles. This decision comes after news broke that the $400 million contract was likely to be awarded to Tesla. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is a notable supporter of President Trump. The State Department quickly denied any favoritism, stating that the idea came from the Biden administration. The...

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Feb 09 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Aid: Trump's Opportunity to Make a Difference

Let's talk about how the previous administration, headed by Biden, handled the US's support for Ukraine. It's no secret that the pace of military aid was incredibly slow. Imagine you promised someone something. They need it urgently, but you just don't get it to them promptly. That's what happened here. By mid-2024, less than half of the aid promised to Ukraine had...

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Health Controversies Around Vaccines: Who Really Controls Policy and The Role of Biden's HHS Appointments

Robert F Kennedy Jr the new HHS secretary nominee as well as President Joe Biden are set up for a big battle. The decisions around vaccine policy in the U. S. could be shifted to a more vaccine-risk focused way. The Biden administration, in its final stretch, made a series of last-minute appointments to a key health committee. This wasn't just some random a...

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Political Pointing at Plane Tragedy

The country was still reeling from a horrible plane crash that killed 67 people. The U. S. Army chopper and a commercial airliner had collided mid-air. Trump was quick to point out diversity initiatives as the villain. He blamed the deaths on the policy during the press conference. This was all while families were still mourning their losses. Trump tried to comf...

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

New Action to Protect Jewish Students

A noteworthy change just happened. President Trump's new order aims to fight a rise in anti-Semitism. This isn't just about words, it's about serious action. This is a big deal because there have been troubling events on college campuses and in public spaces since October 7th, 2023. The president wants action. All the heads of federal agencies have 60 days to repor...

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