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Jan 28 2026POLITICS

Stars Stand Up Against ICE Raids and Demand Change

In a rare move, many famous faces are breaking their usual silence on politics. They are speaking out against recent ICE raids that led to the deaths of two Americans. This has sparked a wave of activism from celebrities who are usually not involved in political issues. Pedro Pascal, a well-known a

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Jan 26 2026CRYPTO

How Blockchain Can Make Government Spending Clearer

Blockchain technology is making waves in government operations. It offers a way to track money in real time. This could make government spending more open and honest. The CLARITY Act is a big step in this direction. It aims to clarify which government agencies oversee different types of digital asse

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

When Words Twist Truth: A Look at Government Spin

Recent events have raised eyebrows about how the government handles serious incidents involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. Instead of waiting for facts, high-ranking officials quickly label individuals involved in these incidents as threats, often using harsh terms

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Jan 06 2026HEALTH

A Long Time in the Dark: Illinois' Data Leak

A big mistake happened in Illinois. The Department of Human Services accidentally put private health info on a public website. This wasn't a quick slip-up. It stayed there for over three years before anyone noticed. The data belonged to hundreds of thousands of people. Some were getting help for di

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Unraveling the Epstein Files: A Web of Secrets and Suspicion

The Epstein files have become a hot topic, stirring up a lot of debate and suspicion. In early 2026, many people are questioning President Trump's promises to release these files, which he had used as a campaign tool. The files, which contain information about the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, a c

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Unfair Rules: Why Your Side Hustle Gets Checked But Welfare Fraud Doesn't

Government rules can be confusing and unfair. They want to know about every small payment you make, like splitting a bill or paying a neighbor for help. But if you make a mistake, you could get in big trouble. At the same time, they don't pay much attention to how welfare money is spent. Programs l

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

When News Outlets Face Resistance: A Closer Look at Journalistic Challenges

In recent times, journalists have faced significant hurdles while trying to gather information for their stories. This issue became evident when reporters from a well-known investigative news organization attempted to cover a story about the Department of Education's efforts during the Trump adminis

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Dec 20 2025CRIME

Who Was Jeffrey Epstein Really Close To?

The Justice Department has just dropped a big batch of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier with a dark past. This is the first time so many photos and documents from his life have been made public all at once. The files include around 3, 900 items, most of which are photos. These ph

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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, wh

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

Iowa's COVID Transparency Battle Ends in $600K Settlement

A former Iowa health official, Polly Carver-Kimm, has secured a $600, 000 settlement from the state after claiming she was fired for doing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic. She alleged that her bosses wanted her to ignore public records requests, but she chose to fulfill them anyway. Carver-Kim

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