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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Unlocking Epstein's Secrets: Senate Moves Swiftly

The Senate made a big move on Tuesday. They agreed to pass a bill without any changes. This bill is about releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The House had already approved it with a huge majority. The Senate didn't even debate it. They just said yes. Some people wanted changes. House Speaker Mike Johnson was not happy. He thought the bill needed amendments....

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Shaking Up Education: Big Changes Coming to Federal Programs

The Education Department is making some serious moves. They're handing over big grant programs to other federal agencies. This is all part of a plan to shut down the department. The Trump administration is really pushing this idea. Six new deals have been signed. These deals move billions of dollars in grants to other agencies. The Department of Labor is taking over...

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Nov 18 2025POLITICS

Trump's Stance on Epstein Files: A Quick Yes, But With a Twist

President Donald Trump made a brief statement about the Epstein files. He said he would sign a bill to release them if it lands on his desk. This came up during a Q&A session in the Oval Office. He seemed to support the idea at first. Then, he added a condition. He didn't want the topic to overshadow his administration's achievements. He even suggested it was more o...

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Nov 18 2025POLITICS

Justice Department's Case Against Comey Under Fire

A federal judge recently made some serious accusations against the Justice Department. They said the department might have acted improperly in their case against former FBI Director James Comey. The judge even suggested that this misconduct could lead to the charges being dropped. The judge's criticism was harsh. They pointed out what they called a "disturbing patte...

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Nov 18 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Faces Heat Over Comey Case Mishaps

A federal judge recently called out the Justice Department for some serious blunders in the case against former FBI Director James Comey. The judge, William Fitzpatrick, said there was a troubling pattern of mistakes that could have messed up the whole case. He pointed out things like a prosecutor making big legal errors and using possibly private talks as evidence. ...

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Trump's Sudden Change of Heart on Epstein Files

In a surprising turnaround, former President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to back the release of documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case. This marks a notable shift from his earlier stance, where he opposed the idea. Trump's new position comes after a weekend in Florida, and he expressed it on social media upon returning to Washington. The push to mak...

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Trump Changes Tune on Epstein Files

In a surprising turnaround, former President Donald Trump has switched his stance on the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. He now supports House Republicans' push to make the Justice Department's documents public. This is a big change from his earlier position, where he was against it. Trump made this clear on social media. He said the House Oversight Committee shou...

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Unraveling the Epstein Files: Power, Politics, and a Shift in Justice

Jeffrey Epstein's emails have sparked a fresh wave of scrutiny, with Donald Trump's name popping up repeatedly. Yet, when Trump called for an investigation into other influential figures mentioned in the emails, his own name was conspicuously absent. This move has raised eyebrows, especially since Attorney General Pam Bondi swiftly agreed to his request, despite the ...

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Nov 13 2025FINANCE

La Grange's Finance Department: A Puzzle

There's a lot of uncertainty around who's managing the money in La Grange. Until recently, Suzy Mika was listed as the finance director on the village's website, even though she left her job six months ago. After some questions were asked, her name was taken down and replaced with Annmarie Mampe, who's working as a contract finance director. Annmarie Mampe has a sim...

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Nov 13 2025BUSINESS

Too Many Tools, Too Little Time: The Software Sprawl Problem

Software sprawl is a big headache for HR, IT, and Finance teams. A recent study found that most departments use more than three software tools. This means a lot of time and money is wasted on managing these tools instead of focusing on important work. The study also found that many teams spend a quarter of their time on boring admin tasks. They wish they could just ...

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