GOVERNMENT

Dec 09 2024POLITICS

What's Up with Democrats and Trump's New DOGE Team?

You might be surprised to hear that some Democrats are on board with President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. This department is led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. A few Democrats, like Rep. Jared Moskowitz, are even joining a congressional caucus to suppor

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

The Vanishing Workers: Federal Office Ghost Towns

Have you ever wondered where federal workers are these days? According to Senator Joni Ernst, a whopping 94% of them are either out of sight or working remotely, long after the pandemic has ended. DC's federal buildings are a ghost town, with a measly 12% occupancy rate. What's the deal with all th

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

Meet the Billionaires: Musk and Ramaswamy's Plan to Shrink Government

On Thursday, two big-name business leaders, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, met with Republican lawmakers. They're part of a new commission aimed at making the federal government leaner. The day started with Ramaswamy chatting with Senate Republicans about his ideas. He even suggested that some gover

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Dec 06 2024OPINION

Why Aren't We Talking About Real Issues Like Rape Kits?

Next month, a new district attorney in West Texas will start their job with a clear priority: finding someone to handle rape kits in their rural area. This is a problem that affects everyone, regardless of political party. Yet, some people on the right are focusing on things like sex toys in stores

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Dec 06 2024POLITICS

Hakeem Jeffries Speaks Out: A New Perspective on Pardons

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is set to address the public Friday morning. This comes just a few days after President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, stirring controversy across the political spectrum. The president believes the charges were politically motivated, but some Democrats wo

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Space Force: Are We Getting There?

Back in 2019, President Trump folded the Space Force into the Department of the Air Force. The idea was to have it grow with Air Force support until it could stand on its own. But is this plan working out? Some say it's just fine. The Air Force has helped a lot. But others think it's time for Space

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Cannabis Groups Pressure New York Governor for Industry-Savvy Leaders

Eighteen cannabis industry groups in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to bring in new leadership for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). They feel the current regulators haven't been effective in running the state's cannabis market. The groups, including the NAACP and Drug Policy Allia

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Barnier's Budget Battle: A Race Against Time

France is on the brink of a political storm. Prime Minister Barnier, who took office in September, has a big task ahead: reducing France’s budget deficit. His plan? A budget with €60 billion in tax increases and spending cuts. But here’s where things get tricky. Barnier tried to use a constitutiona

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

Mysterious Illness in Congo: Unraveling the Unknown

In southwestern Congo, a puzzling disease has swept through the Panzi health zone of Kwango province, causing the death of dozens between November 10 and November 25. The illness, characterized by fever, headache, cough, and anemia, has left health officials scrambling to identify its cause. Reports

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

Musk and Ramaswamy's Mission: Save Money, Solve Woes

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are on a mission to find and fix the most wasteful parts of the government. They believe they can save the US billions of dollars each year. This isn't easy, but if they succeed, it could help many Americans live better lives. President Trump once said their Department

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