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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Hidden Lures: How Spy Tactics Use Charm to Steal Secrets

Foreign powers often use subtle tricks to gain U. S. information, and one of the oldest methods is the “honeypot. ” In this approach an attractive person—sometimes a woman, sometimes a man—creates a friendly or romantic connection with a target who has access to sensitive data. The goal is not love

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Global Minds Meet at IMF and World Bank Spring Gatherings

Foreign Policy hosts a series of meetings that bring together experts from around the world. These events focus on the latest crises, trends, and political shifts that shape our planet. The goal is to give people a clear view of what’s happening and why it matters. The meetings are held during the

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Feb 10 2026FINANCE

Asian Tech Stocks Take a Hit as Global AI Fears Spread

Foreign investors pulled nearly $10 billion out of Asian shares in the first week of February, a sharp jump from the $4 billion withdrawn in January. The sell‑off focused on South Korea and Taiwan, where fears of high AI‑related spending have shaken confidence in fast‑growing tech names. In that wee

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Democrats Shine Spotlight on Election Threats and January 6 Aftermath

House Democrats are set to hold a forum to discuss the ongoing threats to elections and public safety, five years after the January 6 riot at the U. S. Capitol. This event, organized by the minority party, aims to highlight concerns about election integrity and the impact of former President Donald

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Dec 23 2025POLITICS

Choosing the Right Leader for House District 88: Growth and Education at Stake

House District 88 is at a crossroads, with voters facing a crucial choice in the upcoming special election. The district, covering parts of Lexington County, including Lexington, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, and Gaston, is looking for a new representative after the resignation of former Representativ

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Dec 21 2025POLITICS

Money Matters: The Ups and Downs of Republican and Democrat Campaigns

House Republicans are in a tough spot. They have more seats to defend, and their main fundraising group is behind in cash compared to the Democrats. At the end of October, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee had more money saved up than the National Republican Congressional Committee. I

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Uncovering Epstein's Estate: A Push for Transparency

House Democrats took a step towards openness by sharing more images from Jeffrey Epstein's property. They want everyone to see what's going on. The House Oversight Committee posted these photos on X. They said they will keep sharing stuff. They also want the Department of Justice to do the same. Th

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

Unveiling More Epstein Files: What's Really Going On?

House Democrats have shared another set of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. These photos were given to Congress but lack context or details. The latest batch includes about 70 images. Some show famous men with Epstein, like Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky. Others show women's passports with all per

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Health Care Subsidies: What's Next for Americans?

House Republicans are moving forward with a health care plan that skips extending pandemic-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage. These subsidies, which helped many Americans afford health insurance, are set to expire at the end of the year. Speaker Mike Johnson had considered letting

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Making Life Cheaper: What's Next for Republicans?

House Speaker Mike Johnson recently shared some big plans. He said Republicans are ready to hit the ground running in January. Their goal? To make things more affordable for everyone. Johnson talked about lowering healthcare costs and making daily life cheaper. He also mentioned turning some of Pres

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