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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

House Speaker Shuffles Intelligence Committee Leadership

Rep. Mike Turner, a Republican from Ohio, has been removed from his role as chair of the House Intelligence Committee. This decision was announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana. Turner was known for his strong advocacy for NATO and aid to Ukraine in its fight against Rus

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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Earth's Heat Record: 2024 Tops the List

Last year, Earth broke another record. NASA confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year ever, with temperatures higher than any year since we started keeping track in 1880. Why is this happening? Scientists blame greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, which have been increasing since the Ind

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

A New Law Hits Trump’s Desk: What it Means for Immigration

The House just passed the Laken Riley Act, a tough immigration bill named after a young woman killed by an undocumented immigrant. This law focuses on detaining immigrants who commit nonviolent crimes like theft. It's expected to be the first bill President Trump signs after returning to the White H

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Comeback: From Outcast to Commander-in-Chief

You might remember Donald Trump leaving Washington four years ago, facing impeachment and electoral defeat. His future in politics seemed uncertain. But Trump isn't one to disappear quietly. He's now making a historic comeback, set to be sworn in for his second, non-consecutive term as president. Th

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Big Changes on the Hill: A House Speaker's New Challenge

In the hustle and bustle of Capitol Hill, Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a tough new challenge. A recent shakeup in a key House committee has caused a stir among Republicans. Johnson decided to replace the chair of the House Intelligence Committee with someone new, upsetting some GOP members who sup

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Rep. Rick Crawford Takes Helm of House Intelligence Committee

In an unexpected move, Speaker Mike Johnson picked Rep. Rick Crawford from Arkansas to lead the House Intelligence Committee. This comes just a day after Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner from the position. Crawford, a retired Army sergeant, has been serving on the committee for several years. He was

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Biden's Final Act: A Divided Nation and Partisan Woes

As Joe Biden’s time in the Oval Office comes to an end, there's a mix of emotions and tensions. He pledged to unite the country and strengthen his party, but instead, Americans feel divided, and his party is bruised. Many Democrats blame him for not stepping down earlier, which might have allowed an

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Republicans Say Minnesota House is Ready, Governor Disagrees

On Wednesday, the Minnesota State Capitol saw an unusual scene. Normally, the House and Senate send delegates to inform the governor that they're ready to work. This year, however, things were different. Four Republican representatives, Ben Bakeberg, Max Rymer, Jon Koznick, and Paul Anderson, went t

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

The Battle for Texas House Speaker: Conservatives Clash

In the heart of Texas, a critical election is about to take place. The Texas House, controlled by Republicans, is choosing its next leader. The candidates? Two conservative Republicans. But don't be fooled by their similar ideologies; the fight for this position has been fierce. Let's talk about th

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Rep. Roy Joins Freedom Caucus Meet with Trump amid Threats

Representative Chip Roy from Texas, who recently received threats from the incoming President regarding his political future, attended a dinner meeting at Mar-a-Lago with the House Freedom Caucus. Representative Eli Crane from Arizona shared a picture of the event, showing a group that included Roy,

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