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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Trump's Name Takes Center Stage at Peace Institute

The U. S. Institute of Peace, a long-standing organization, now bears President Trump's name on its headquarters. This change comes after a tumultuous period where the Trump administration attempted to dismantle the agency. The State Department celebrated this move, praising Trump's role in internat

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks in Washington: Congo and Rwanda Seek Stability

In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda met in Washington to sign a peace agreement. This deal aims to bring an end to the long-standing conflict in eastern Congo and open up the region's valuable mineral resources to American interests. The meeti

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Dec 04 2025CRIME

Unraveling the Mystery: A Breakthrough in the Capitol Pipe Bomb Case

After nearly five years, authorities have finally made an arrest in the case of the pipe bombs found near the U. S. Capitol on January 5, 2021. The suspect, a 30-year-old man from Prince William County, Virginia, is now in custody. This arrest brings a significant development to one of the lingering

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

How Do Older Arabs in Israel View Their Communities?

The world is getting older, and cities need to change to keep up. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been pushing for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) to make sure older adults have what they need in their neighborhoods. This includes things like safe sidewalks, easy-to-use public tra

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Costs Could Shake Up Elections

Voters might hold Republicans accountable in the upcoming midterm elections if the Affordable Care Act's expanded subsidies end soon. These subsidies, which help lower health insurance costs for millions, are set to expire this month. Without them, many people could see their health expenses rise by

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Press Freedom Clash: Times Challenges Pentagon's Media Rules

The New York Times has taken a stand against the Pentagon's new media policy. This policy requires journalists to promise not to seek out information that the government has not okayed for release. The Times argues that this policy is a direct attack on their right to report freely. The lawsuit, fi

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Dec 04 2025CRIME

Unraveling the Mystery: The Man Behind the January 6th Pipe Bombs

The FBI has finally caught the person they believe planted pipe bombs near the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This arrest comes after a long search that lasted nearly five years. The suspect was picked up in Woodbridge, Virginia, which is about 35 miles from Washington, D. C. The bombs were foun

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Press Freedom Clash: Pentagon vs. Media

A major news organization is challenging the Pentagon in court over new rules that limit how reporters can cover the U. S. military. The dispute centers on a 21-page agreement that the Pentagon asked journalists to sign in October. This agreement is seen as a way to control what reporters can share

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Financial Struggles Hit Home for Many Americans

A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Americans believe the cost of living has reached an all-time high. This sentiment is shared by a significant portion of Trump supporters, with 37% echoing the same concern. Interestingly, a similar number of Americans hold the current administration accoun

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Political Parties and Priorities: A Closer Look

Politics in America often seems like a game where parties put their own interests first. Both Democrats and Republicans have been accused of this, and it's not hard to see why. The recent debate about party loyalty versus national interest has sparked some heated discussions. One letter from Novemb

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