GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

Apr 05 2025HEALTH

The Future of STI Tracking in Jeopardy

Gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted infection, is a growing concern. It is becoming increasingly resistant to treatment. The ability to monitor this trend in the United States has just been halted. This is due to the recent layoffs of 77 scientists. These experts were responsible for collecting and analyzing samples of gonorrhea and other STIs from labs acro...

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Mar 17 2025POLITICS

The Democratic Party's Struggle for Support

The Democratic Party is facing a tough time. Recent polls show that only a small number of people have a good opinion of the party. A survey by NBC News found that just 27% of registered voters view the Democratic Party positively. This is the lowest rating since the poll began in 1990. Similarly, a CNN poll revealed that 29% of U. S. adults have a favorable view of ...

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Senate Democrats Split Over Government Funding Bill

The Senate recently passed a bill to keep the government running, but it wasn't a smooth process. The vote was 62 to 38, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans to push the measure forward. This vote highlighted a significant divide within the Democratic Party. The bill, known as a continuing resolution or CR, was a temporary fix to avoid a government shutdown. Som...

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Mar 14 2025BUSINESS

Stock Market Jitters: Tariffs and Shutdowns Stir the Pot

The stock market took a nosedive recently, with the S&P 500 officially entering a "correction" phase. This means it has dropped more than 10% from its peak in February. The Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw significant declines. The tech and media sectors were particularly hard hit. This downturn is largely due to the ongoing trade tensions and the l...

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Democrats Divided: Schumer's Surprise Move on Government Funding

Democrats faced a tough choice. Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, had a big decision to make. He could either vote for the Republican's temporary spending plan or risk a government shutdown. Schumer chose to vote for the plan. This decision left many Democrats upset and confused. They had expected a bigger fight against President Trump and Elon Musk's pl...

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

Senate Democrats: To Shut Down or Not to Shut Down?

Senate Democrats are in a tough spot. They have to decide whether to help Republicans pass a funding bill or block it and risk a government shutdown. This decision comes as the deadline for a shutdown looms. The House has already approved a bill to fund agencies through September. This bill was passed mostly along party lines, and Senate Democrats have been debating...

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Feb 16 2025POLITICS

Democrats' Dilemma: Standing Up to Trump

Democrats are grappling with how to effectively counter Trump's aggressive moves. They're torn between using familiar tactics from the past and finding new, more impactful strategies. The party is scattered, with potential leaders hesitant to step forward. Meanwhile, Trump's rapid actions are outpacing the Democrats' slower court challenges. Some Democrats worry that...

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Military Families at Risk: What Happens When the Watchdog Closes?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created in 2011 to make sure that financial products and services were fair and clear for all Americans. It handled nearly 100, 000 complaints each month in 2024 from service members, veterans, and their families. These complaints included issues like credit reporting problems during military moves, unfair mortgage ...

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Congress Members Face Barriers.

On Friday, a group of Democrats, including Representatives Maxine Waters and Maxwell Frost went to the Department of Education. They wanted to talk with the acting Education Secretary, Denise Carter. They claimed to be denied access by a single guard at the door. These members of Congress had been protesting billionaire Elon Musk's initiatives at th...

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Trump and Musk’s Shocking Shutdown Holds USAID Employees in Limbo

Imagine finding out your job might be gone, and you aren’t sure how to get home and paying fair compensation to the employees from the Unites States government. This is the reality now for thousands of employees who work for the U. S. Government, specifically the U. S. Agency for International Development . The sudden shutdown affects roughly two-thirds o...

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