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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Senator Mullin Stands By RFK Jr. , Questions Vaccine Link to Autism

Okay, let’s chat about what Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma had to say recently. He’s been defending Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who’s been chosen to lead the Department of Health and Human Services by Donald Trump. Kennedy is known for questioning vaccines, and Mullin thinks he’s really smart on

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Second Wave of Layoffs: An Employee's Perspective

This week, Boeing workers started receiving layoff notices. The company had announced last month that it would cut jobs to save money. Many employees were caught off guard by this decision. The layoffs are happening in phases. Between November 13th and 15th, employees will get layoff notices. On No

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Meet Karoline Leavitt: The Youngest White House Press Secretary Ever

Ever heard of Karoline Leavitt? She's just been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be his White House press secretary. At only 27 years old, she's set to become the youngest person ever to hold this job. The previous record was held by Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 when he started in Richard Nix

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

What's the Deal with Recess Appointments?

Imagine you're the president, and you really want someone to fill a big job in your team, like the attorney general. Normally, you'd need the Senate's okay, but there's a trick called recess appointments. This is like a special power presidents have to fill jobs when the Senate isn't working. Donald

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Tulsi Gabbard Tapped for Intel Role: A Surprising Pick

In a move that's raising eyebrows, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and presidential hopeful, to lead the nation's intelligence community. Gabbard, who recently joined the Republican Party, is known for her military service and strong opinions,

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Race Against Time: Democrats Aim to Confirm Biden's Judges Before Power Shift

Senate Democrats are rushed off their feet. They are trying to confirm numerous federal judges chosen by President Joe Biden in a short timeframe. The clock's ticking, as they only have seven weeks before the new Congress is sworn in, and control of the Senate shifts to the Republicans. This whirlwi

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Unconventional Team for National Security and Middle East

President-elect Donald Trump has selected some surprising names for his national security and foreign policy team. Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host with no government experience, is set to become the secretary of defence. Trump believes Hegseth will bring a tough and smart approach to America's militar

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Recent Changes in US Government: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Lead New Efficiency Department

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy will head a new department aimed at cutting down federal bureaucracy. This move is part of Trump's promise to give Musk significant control over government spending. The new departmen

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks South Dakota Governor for Homeland Security Role

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), sources close to the matter have revealed. This pick comes as two prominent figures known for their tough stance on immigration, Stephen Miller and Tom Homan, are set to join

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

The Unexpected Environmental Pick

When President Trump, known for his unconventional choices, tapped former Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it raised a few eyebrows. Zeldin, who lost his bid for New York's governorship in 2022, isn't exactly known for his environmental credentials. In fact,

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