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Apr 20 2025POLITICS

The Weight of Work: How Returning to the Office is Affecting Federal Employees

The return to the office has brought a new challenge for federal employees: the "DOGE 15. " This is the extra weight they've gained since leaving their homes and returning to the workplace. The change has been tough. Many have struggled to maintain their fitness routines and healthy eating habits. T

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Apr 20 2025POLITICS

Standing Up Again: The Nation's Ongoing Protests

Protests against the president's policies have been happening all over the country. This is not a one-time thing. It is a sign that many people are not happy with the current leadership. This is the second time in just a couple of weeks that large groups of people have taken to the streets to sho

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Apr 19 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's Unexpected Showdown: A Letter Gone Wrong

A surprising event unfolded recently when a letter was sent to Harvard University. This letter was not just any letter. It was packed with demands about hiring and admissions. The kicker? It was sent without the proper okay from the White House. The letter, dated April 11, had some serious requests

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

Passport Policy Battle: A Judge's Stand for Transgender Rights

A recent court decision has put a halt to a controversial passport policy. This policy would have affected many transgender and nonbinary individuals. It was put in place by the Trump administration. The policy banned the use of the "X" marker on passports. This marker is used by many nonbinary pe

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

The CFPB's Fight for Survival

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in a tight spot. Over 1, 400 of its employees were about to be shown the door. But a judge stepped in and said, "Not so fast. " The Trump administration wanted to cut about 90% of the agency's workforce. But Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington, D

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

Trump's Push for Lower Interest Rates: What's the Deal?

The battle between Trump and the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, has heated up. The president wants lower interest rates, and he isn't shy about expressing his frustration with Powell's decisions. First, let's talk about interest rates. They are like the price of money. When they go down, bor

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

The New Plan to Fire Federal Workers Easily

The Trump administration is pushing ahead with a plan to make it simpler to dismiss certain federal employees. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce the size of the federal government and gain more control over it. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has proposed a rule that would rec

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Apr 18 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's Big Money Problem

Harvard University is in a tough spot. The federal government has frozen billions of dollars in funding. This includes research grants and contracts. The university is also facing threats to its tax-exempt status and its ability to enroll international students. Harvard's endowment is massive, but i

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

The CFPB's Fate Hangs in the Balance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in a tough spot. A federal judge has put a hold on a plan to fire a huge chunk of its staff. This move comes from the Trump administration, which has been trying to reshape the bureau since taking office. The CFPB was created after the 2008 financia

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

Government Data: The Unseen Casualty of Political Shifts

The federal government has been gathering and sharing data for years. This data helps in decision-making at all levels. It informs leaders, businesses, schools, and healthcare providers across the nation. Yet, this crucial data is now at risk due to recent changes in government policies. Th

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