POLITICS

Mar 17 2026HEALTH

Trust in U. S. Vaccines Drops as Debate Heats Up

A recent survey shows that only 60 % of Americans now trust the government’s advice on childhood vaccines, down from 71 % last June. The change follows a new schedule introduced in January by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , which cut the number of universally recommended vaccines from about

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Mar 17 2026OPINION

Celebrity Rallies and Political Punchlines

Bill Maher hosted a podcast episode that focused on the political activities of actors and other well‑known figures. The discussion turned to actor Jerry O’Connell, who had recently shared that he attended a rally for Kamala Harris during the 2024 election cycle. O’Connell also mentioned that he and

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Seeks Pay and Tech for Drone Aid in the Middle East

Ukraine’s leader said the country will provide drone‑defence expertise to Gulf nations fighting Iranian attacks, but only if it receives money and technology in return. Three Ukrainian teams have already flown to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and a U. S. base in Jordan to show how dr

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

BBC Pushes Trump to Drop $10 B Defamation Claim

The BBC has asked a U. S. judge to dismiss former President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit, arguing that the broadcaster’s editing of a 2021 speech did not damage his reputation. Trump alleged that the BBC spliced parts of his January 6 address to make it appear he urged supporters to storm the

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Mar 16 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Firm Lets Big Investors Pay for Fast‑Track Access

World Liberty Financial, a crypto group linked to the Trump family, has launched a new tier called “Super Nodes. ” To join, an investor must lock $5 million worth of WLFI tokens for 180 days. Those who do get extra voting power and a guaranteed spot in meetings with the company’s business team

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Oscar Winners: A Director’s Silence Sparks Debate

The film that took home Best Picture at last night’s ceremony has become the center of a larger conversation about art and politics. The winner, a movie that follows a radical leftist group battling an authoritarian regime, was praised for its storytelling and technical achievements. Yet when asked

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Secrecy on the Rise: How Government Transparency is Fading in the U. S.

In the U. S. , seeing what the government does has become harder. This is especially true since the second Trump term began. Florida, once a model for openness, now makes it tough for people to get public records. High fees and low success rates show how the state is falling behind. Florida charges

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Faith and Power: The Role of Pastor Paula White in U. S. Politics

Pastor Paula White-Cain is back in the White House, and people are talking. She's a spiritual advisor to Donald Trump, and her role has sparked debates about faith and politics. Some see her as a positive influence, representing faith in government. Others worry about the line between spiritual gui

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

No Talks Planned With Lebanon, Says Israeli Minister

The Israeli foreign minister has clarified that the government will not be engaging in direct discussions with Lebanon in the near future. He also denied reports that Israel is low on missile interceptors, a claim that had been circulating in the media. Earlier this week, a local newspaper suggested

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn: A Texas Senate Showdown

In a recent debate, a Texas political strategist challenged Senator John Cornyn’s bid for another term. She argued that Cornyn has little to show for his time in the Senate, pointing out his attempts to limit Second Amendment rights and his frequent attacks on former President Donald Trump. The stra

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