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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Iran's Nuclear Material: A Growing Concern

The situation in Iran is getting tense. The country is dealing with big protests and a government that is struggling to keep control. This chaos could lead to serious problems, especially when it comes to Iran's nuclear material. Experts are worried that if things get out of hand, Iran might not be

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Protesters, Journalists, and the Law: What Happened in St. Paul?

A heated debate is unfolding after a protest inside a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Justice Department is considering charges against the protesters. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon mentioned this in an interview. She also criticized Don Lemon, a former CNN journalist, for his covera

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Feds Fight Back Against Protester Protections

In a bold move, the Trump administration is challenging a court decision that aimed to protect peaceful protesters in Minneapolis. The government's lawyers filed an appeal against a judge's order. This order had stopped federal agents from arresting or using tear gas on peaceful demonstrators and ob

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Iran's Internet and TV: A Shifting Landscape

Iran might soon bring back the internet, according to a top lawmaker. This comes after a week of quiet streets, following a violent crackdown on protests that started in late December. The unrest was among the worst since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. A senior parliament member, Ebrahim Azizi, menti

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Morristown's Immigration Raid: A Community Divided

In a recent action, ICE and DHS made headlines with a raid in Morristown. The operation led to the detention of 11 individuals, including a high school student. Officials claim some had felony records, while others were accused of exploiting border policies. The DHS offered a statement, highlightin

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Uganda's Internet Returns, But Social Media Stays Blocked

Uganda's internet is back on, but not all the way. After a few days of being cut off, people could reconnect to the web late on Saturday night. However, social media platforms remain blocked. This happened right after President Yoweri Museveni won his sixth term in office. He's been in power for ove

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Minnesota Braces for Potential Military Involvement Amid Protests

Minnesota is on high alert as the Pentagon puts 1, 500 soldiers on standby, ready to step in if needed. This move comes as the state's National Guard is also preparing to assist local authorities. The soldiers, part of the Alaska-based 11th Airborne Division, could be called upon for crowd control o

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Homeland Security's Shifting Focus: Protecting or Policing?

In 2002, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was born out of necessity. The U. S. was still healing from the 9/11 attacks, and the need for a unified agency to tackle terrorism and protect the nation was clear. This new department would include Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Cus

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Jan 18 2026EDUCATION

Marston Library: A Student-Driven Shift Back to Round-the-Clock Access

Marston Science Library is once again open 24 hours a day, five days a week, after students voiced their concerns. This change came about because of student feedback and the efforts of student representatives. The library had previously reduced its hours, but the demand for a 24-hour study space led

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Trump's Risky Move: Using the Insurrection Act

Donald Trump has been talking about using the Insurrection Act. This is a law from 1807. It lets the president send in the military to stop riots or rebellion. But experts say there is no real rebellion happening. Instead, there are small protests against Trump's immigration policies. Michael Wolff

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