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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Maryland Faces Rising Living Costs, Citizens Call for Change

The state’s residents are increasingly concerned about how expensive it has become to live in Maryland. A recent survey showed that most people see the high cost of living as the biggest problem, followed by worries about taxes and the state budget. Many voters feel that the government is not doi

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Trump Mulls Replacing Attorney General Over Frustration

President Donald Trump has reportedly talked about removing Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to several unnamed insiders. He is unhappy with what he calls her lack of vigor in pursuing his political opponents and how she handled the Epstein investigation. The president has even suggested tha

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Boosting Defense, Cutting Home Programs: Trump’s 2027 Budget Plan

Trump is set to unveil his budget for fiscal year 2027 on Friday. He wants to use the money to strengthen the military a lot. To pay for it, he plans to cut funding from domestic programs and health‑care benefits. The plan could be risky. People are unhappy with the war in Iran and gas pri

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Apr 02 2026CRYPTO

Crypto's Hidden Ties to Big Tech and Finance Raise New Geopolitical Risks

The latest warning from Iran targeting major U. S. companies isn’t just about traditional business threats—it could shake up the crypto world too. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard labeled 18 American firms as "legitimate targets" starting April 1, hoping to retaliate for recent strikes on its soil. While

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Religious words in war debates: What should leaders avoid?

A top military leader recently spoke out against mixing faith and war decisions. The former Navy captain turned senator argued that religion shouldn’t shape how the country fights overseas. He pointed out that even as a person of faith himself, he finds it wrong for defense leaders to blend prayers

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Venezuela Pushes to Regain Control of Citgo as U. S. Considers Who Runs the Company

Venezuela’s government is making a move to take back control of Citgo, its prized U. S. oil company, but it’s not as simple as just appointing new leaders. The Trump-appointed interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, wants to replace Citgo’s current board—chosen by Venezuela’s opposition back in 2019—but

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Bulgaria's upcoming vote could be a test for trust in democracy

Bulgaria is preparing for another election on April 19, its eighth in five years. The caretaker government insists this vote will be cleaner than past ones, citing recent crackdowns on vote buying where police found cash and suspect lists. Criticism of the process has been constant, with groups like

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Defense in Space: Why America Needs a Smarter Shield

Back in the 1980s, the U. S. faced a scary problem. If nuclear war ever started, the only way to respond was by launching nuclear missiles of its own—a terrifying idea called Mutual Assured Destruction (or MAD). Leaders knew this wasn’t a real solution, just a way to avoid losing. So they asked scie

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Are strange flying objects just aliens or something else?

Last month a top US leader stirred up a fresh debate by hinting that voices in history might be right when they call unexplained flying objects “demons. ” That remark triggered immediate pushback from scientists who argue anything worth studying should be measured with instruments, not described wit

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Why Iran's Leader Wants Americans to Rethink the Conflict

Iran’s new president just took a bold step by writing directly to everyday Americans. His message? Stop believing everything you hear about Iran. In a post on a popular social media site, he argued that powerful governments often create enemies to push their own agendas. Instead of seeing Iran as a

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