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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Congress Plays Political Ping-Pong with Health Care Subsidies

It seems like Congress is stuck in a time loop. Remember the government shutdown a few weeks ago? Democrats and Republicans agreed to end it with a promise to talk about health care subsidies. But now, with a Senate vote just around the corner, it looks like nothing will change. This isn't the firs

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

A New Architect Joins White House Ballroom Project

A fresh face is joining the team working on the White House ballroom. Shalom Baranes Associates, a well-known architecture firm based in Washington, D. C. , has been brought on board. This move comes as the project shifts into a new phase, requiring different expertise. The current architect, James

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Dec 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Year of Big Movies and TV Shows

The American Film Institute (AFI) just shared its top 10 films and TV shows of the year. This list is a big deal because it often hints at what might win Oscars later. Warner Bros. had a great year with two films making the cut: "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners. " Other standout movies inclu

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

GOP House Speaker Faces Uphill Battle as Party Infighting Grows

House Speaker Mike Johnson is finding it tough to keep his party united. He's asking fellow Republicans to keep their complaints private, but many are speaking out publicly. This week, tensions boiled over as a member of Johnson's own leadership team accused him of lying. Meanwhile, rank-and-file Re

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Texas' New Voting Map: A Win for Republicans, But What About Fairness?

The Supreme Court recently made a big decision about Texas' new voting map. They said Texas can use its new congressional districts for now. This map could help Republicans win more seats in the House. But a lower court had said some of these districts were unfair because they were drawn based on ra

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

A New Designer for the White House Ballroom

President Donald Trump has made a change in the team working on the White House ballroom project. A small design firm that was originally chosen for the job is no longer involved. This decision comes after some disagreements about the project's scale and the firm's ability to handle such a big task.

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Dec 05 2025SPORTS

College Sports Regulation Bill Hits Roadblock in Congress

A bill aiming to regulate college sports, backed by big names like the NCAA, the U. S. Olympic organization, and the White House, has hit a snag in Congress. The SCORE Act, which was supposed to be a big deal, is now stuck because some lawmakers have concerns. They think it gives too much power to t

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Dec 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Life After the Storm: Sri Lanka's Struggle to Rebuild

In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the picturesque village of Kithulbadde in central Sri Lanka is grappling with a harsh reality. The cyclone, which claimed 479 lives and affected 1. 2 million people, has left deep scars on the landscape and the hearts of its residents. The government reports that

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Dec 05 2025CRIME

A Pasadena Man's Early Morning Rampage

In the early hours of October 8th, a man named Ryan Houser, aged 34, found himself in serious trouble with the law. He was accused of causing quite a commotion at a neighbor's house in Pasadena. According to the police, Houser shouted racial slurs and demanded the residents come outside before he st

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Navy Chief Faces Lawmakers Over Controversial Strike

A high-ranking Navy official is set to meet with key lawmakers to discuss a recent strike that has sparked debate. The strike, which targeted a suspected drug boat, resulted in the deaths of two survivors. This meeting comes after the White House defended the actions of the Navy admiral involved. T

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