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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

A New Legal Venture: Jack Smith and Team Start a Law Firm

Jack Smith, known for his role as a special counsel in the Justice Department, is making a big move. He's joining forces with three other former federal prosecutors to open a new law firm. The team includes Tim Heaphy, David Harbach, and Thomas Windom, all with extensive experience in public service

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Turning Point USA: Clearing the Air on Financial Questions

Erika Kirk, leading Turning Point USA, recently received a letter from the Treasury Department. It stated that none of the four groups she manages are under investigation. This news comes after rumors spread online about financial issues within the organization. Some people on social media had doub

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Justice Department's Legal Opinion on Venezuelan Boat Strikes Under Scrutiny

A group of former federal ethics experts have called for an internal investigation into the Justice Department's legal opinion that backed U. S. military strikes on suspected drug boats in South American waters. These former officials, who served under different presidents, are questioning the legal

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Dec 09 2025SPORTS

University of Utah's Bold Move to Boost Sports Funding

The University of Utah is making a big move to pump money into its sports teams. They're teaming up with a private equity firm to create a new company. This company will handle all the business stuff related to sports, like selling tickets, making deals, and licensing. The goal is to raise at least

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Dec 09 2025CRIME

AI Tech Smuggling: A High-Stakes Game of Cat and Mouse

A recent case has put the spotlight on the illegal movement of advanced technology across borders. Three individuals are now facing serious charges for their roles in a scheme to send high-tech AI chips from the U. S. to China without proper authorization. The main player in this drama is a Texas-b

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Franklin the Turtle: A Unlikely Political Mascot

Franklin the Turtle, a beloved children's character, has found himself in the middle of a political storm. The Trump administration has been using images of Franklin in various contexts, much to the dismay of the character's publisher. The Department of Health and Human Services recently posted an

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Dec 06 2025BUSINESS

Hollywood's Big Shift: What Netflix's Deal Means for Movies

France's top cinema official, Gaëtan Bruel, isn't happy about Netflix's big move to buy Warner Bros Discovery. He shared his thoughts at the Red Sea Film Festival. Bruel worries this deal could hurt movie theaters. He thinks Netflix might show fewer movies in theaters. This has been a problem before

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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

West Virginia's National Guard: A Double-Edged Sword

West Virginia has a strong military culture. Many bridges and streets honor local veterans. This is a state with one of the highest numbers of veterans per person in the country. For many, joining the military, including the National Guard, is not just about duty. It's also about finding jobs and op

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Dec 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Breaking Boundaries: How BigXthaPlug is Redefining Hip-Hop

BigXthaPlug is making waves in the music industry, and he's doing it his way. When he found out he was named Variety's hip-hop disruptor of the year, his first thought was to laugh. He wondered if being called a disruptor was a good thing or a bad thing. But then he realized it meant he was making n

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Letitia James: No Indictment, But the Story Isn't Over

Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, is in the clear—for now. The Justice Department recently failed to get a grand jury to indict her. This comes just a short time after a judge threw out an earlier case against her. The original case was dismissed because of a legal hiccup in how the pros

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