POLICY

Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's Dealmaking: A New China Connection?

Donald Trump's return to the White House has many expecting U. S. -China relations to get worse. His first term was tough on China, and his team includes strong China critics. Plus, the Biden administration's moves didn't help. But what if there's a surprise? Could Trump, who loves deals, make a big

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Democratic States Sue Trump Over Birthright Citizenship Change

A group of 22 states, led by Democrats, and several civil rights groups have filed lawsuits against President Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Boston, argues that this order goes against the 14th amendment of the US constitution, wh

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Rules: Birthright Citizenship and More Immigration Changes

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders. One of these orders aims to end birthright citizenship, which is the automatic granting of citizenship to anyone born on U. S. soil. This move sparked immediate legal challenges. A lawsuit filed in Massachusetts argu

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Battle: Tracking Ghana's Illicit Cigarettes

Illegal cigarettes are a big problem in Ghana, stealing a chunk of the market that ranges from 10% to 35%. This isn't just a local issue—it's a cross-border affair. The reasons behind this black market are varied, including porous borders, little political interest, confusing tobacco taxes, industry

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

How Immigration Policies Might Impact Care for Seniors

Imagine you're running a nursing home with a diverse staff from all around the world. Terry Hodge, the administrator at Bethany Health Care Center in Massachusetts, relies heavily on these immigrant workers. They help elderly residents with daily tasks like getting out of bed, bathing, and feeding.

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's First 24 Hours: A Wild Ride

In just one day, President Trump made big waves across the globe. He's got new plans for Russia, the Middle East, and even TikTok. But is everyone on board? Let's break it down. First, Trump talked about Russia and Ukraine. He wants to end the war, but Europe's worried he might favor Russia. He's n

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Border Dreams Dashed: Migrants Face Uncertain Future

Margelis Tinoco found herself in a desperate situation. Her long-awaited appointment to enter the U. S. , scheduled through the CBP One app, was suddenly canceled. She sat with her family at the border between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, tears streaming down her face as she spoke to her daughter in C

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Inauguration Parade: A Day of Executive Actions

On Monday, Donald Trump kicked off his second presidential term with a bang. While parading through Washington, D. C. 's Capital One Arena, he signed several executive orders and presidential actions. These moves included withdrawing the U. S. from the Paris climate agreement, reversing Biden's deci

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Mission: Redefine America's Identity

Donald Trump won the election by promising big changes. Voters want to feel strong and prosperous again. But to make this happen, Trump needs to figure out what it means to be American today. This isn't easy, and it won't happen overnight. Take immigration, for example. Are we okay with sending fami

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Immigrants' Stories: Why Silence Isn't Golden

In 2017, actor Bambadjan Bamba spoke up about his life as a DACA recipient, risking his career and family's safety. He wanted people to know that immigrants aren't threats but doctors, nurses, and actors. Now, with Trump's re-election, there's talk of ending birthright citizenship and deporting 30 m

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