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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

New York's Governor Faces Legislative Roadblocks on Mental Health and Justice Reforms

New York's Governor Kathy Hochul is in a tough spot. She's pushing for some changes in the law, but she's facing a lot of resistance. The changes she wants are about how the state handles people with serious mental health issues and how evidence is shared in court cases. These aren't huge changes, but they're important. The goal is to make the laws a bit fairer and m...

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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

A Billionaire's Puppet: Trump and Musk's Power Struggle

Elon Musk might be pulling Donald Trump's strings a bit too hard. The more Trump denies being controlled by Musk, the less believable he seems. Musk spent a fortune on Trump's campaign, and now he's trying to influence policy. This includes tweeting about budget details, which led to chaos in Congress. Trump couldn't even get his main goal of ending the debt ceiling....

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Caught in the Middle: Federal Workers Face Christmas Uncertainty

As federal workers like Johnny Zuagar, a statistician at the U. S. Census Bureau, prepare for Christmas, they’re also bracing for potential job furloughs due to government funding issues. With the possibility of a shutdown looming, many are cautious about spending on holiday gifts, worrying about what this could mean for their families. The continuous debate in Congr...

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