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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Education Fights Back: Thousands Stand Up for the Department

The Department of Education has become a hotbed of controversy. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE which is currently working to shrink the federal workforce and slash government spending, many people don't want the Department of Education to disappear. The Department of Educa

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Treasury's Response to Elon Musk's Access to Payment Systems

The Treasury has tried to reassure the public regarding Elon Musk's involvement in its payment systems. The Treasury's payment system has not stopped any transactions despite Musk's claims of halting payments. The Treasury's principal deputy assistant secretary, Jonathan Blum, communicated wi

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Is the Education Department in real trouble?

In a surprising move, The government started looking into getting rid of the United States Department of Education completely. There's no stopping people from thinking about whether or not it will actually happen. The information first got out two people with full knowledge of the plans. Offi

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

The US Department Lacks Leadership.

We can start by looking at some background info. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a key player in global aid for a very long time. This agency was created by a federal law, and even its funding comes from the government. It doesn't matter who is in charge because this

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

How Trump Kept the GOP On Board

As the 119th Congress began, a tense vote took place over its leadership. Speaker Mike Johnson faced opposition from two Freedom Caucus members: Ralph Norman of South Carolina and Keith Self of Texas. Johnson pulled them aside, and they entered an anteroom where Representative Nancy Mace of South Ca

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Dismissals: A Closer Look at the Watchdog Firings

President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by letting go of several government watchdogs, also known as inspectors general. These watchdogs are vital for keeping federal agencies in check and keeping lawmakers informed. The White House claims that some firings were due to poor performance, but i

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

The Mass Firing of Watchdogs: Trump's Change of Guard

Let's talk about an interesting event that happened in the U. S. government. President Trump fired about 17 inspectors general, who are like the police of government agencies, keeping things in check. They were removed all at once, which some people in Congress found troubling. Why? Because it might

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Celebrating Midwifery Milestones: A Global Gathering in Santiago

In Santiago, Chile, a big event named the I International Commemorative Congress of Professional Midwifery is happening. This event is special because it's celebrating the 190th anniversary of midwifery history. Imagine that – over 190 years of helping bring new life into the world! The congress is

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

How Presidents Use Executive Orders: Understanding Trump's Power Play

Ever wondered how presidents can make big changes quickly? Enter executive orders – tools that help them manage the government without waiting for Congress. Let's dive into how they work and how Donald Trump is using them. First off, what are these orders? Simply put, they're like instructions from

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Jan 20 2025CRIME

Young Man Arrested for Mall Fire Over TikTok Ban Talks

Early Sunday morning, a 19-year-old man was arrested for setting a fire at a strip mall in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The mall, which was unoccupied at the time, houses the district office of U. S. Representative Glenn Grothman, a Republican who has criticized the video app TikTok. The police linked th

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