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Jul 30 2025POLITICS

Global Shifts: UK's Palestinian Recognition and EPA's Rollback

The UK is considering recognizing Palestine as a state by September, but only if Israel takes steps towards peace. This move follows France's similar announcement, putting more pressure on Israel to ease restrictions in Gaza. The situation there is dire, with severe food shortages and rising hunger-related deaths. Israel's blockade has slightly loosened, but markets ...

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Big Decisions and Shifting Policies: A Look at Recent Events

The Supreme Court is wrapping up its term with some major decisions to come. One of the biggest cases is about birthright citizenship, which has been a hot topic for a while. The court isn't deciding if the policy is legal, but whether judges can block it while it's being fought over in court. This could have big effects on how much power federal judges have. There ...

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Apr 08 2025POLITICS

Courtroom Wins and Political Moves: A Quick Look at the Week's Biggest News

The Supreme Court made a big decision this week. It ruled in favor of former President Trump on a key issue. This ruling is part of a larger story about how the court's decisions shape the country's policies. The Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Homeland Security made a deal. This agreement is important because it shows how different government agencie...

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Dec 20 2024FINANCE

Market Moves: Tech Wins, Micron Drops After Fed Sell-Off

Early Thursday, Dow Jones futures signaled a small bounce after a tough market sell-off spurred by the Federal Reserve's rate outlook. While Micron Technology struggled with weak guidance, Nvidia and Tesla started to recover. The Bank of Japan and Bank of England announced rate decisions, with the yen weakening. President-elect Donald Trump opposed a government fundi...

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Sep 23 2024POLITICS

Government Funding Bill: A Last-Minute Save or a Recipe for Disaster?

The clock is ticking down, and the federal government is on the verge of shutting down. With just a few days to go before the October 1 deadline, the House of Representatives is poised to vote on a three-month stopgap funding bill. The move comes after a deal was struck between Speaker Mike Johnson, top Democrats, and the White House to keep the government funded at ...

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Stephen A. Smith: From Sports to Politics - A Calculated Move or Just a Hobby?

Stephen A. Smith, the outspoken sports pundit known for his fiery takes on ESPN's 'First Take,' is making waves in the political arena. He's been popping up on shows like 'Cuomo' and 'This Week,' even receiving full-time offers from politically-charged programs. But is this a sign that Smith is ready to trade in his sports commentary for a career in political j...

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