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Jan 06 2026CRIME

Baltimore's Crime Drop: Is It All About Tougher Prosecution?

Ivan Bates, Baltimore's State's Attorney, is making waves with a significant drop in crime rates. He's been in office for three years, and things are looking up. The office itself has seen a makeover, but the real change is in the way things are done. Bates has boosted the team, adding more prosecu

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Money Mystery: Who's to Blame?

Republicans are raising alarms about a huge fraud case in Minnesota. They say billions of taxpayer dollars have been stolen. A Florida representative even compared it to the mafia. He wants the federal government to take strong action, just like they did to fight organized crime in the past. Federa

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Republicans Shift Focus: Health Care or Transgender Care?

Republicans are making a big deal about transgender health care. They say they're protecting kids from treatments they think are harmful. But doctors say they're wrong. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association support gender-affirming care. They say it's important for

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

GOP's Health Care Puzzle: Pieces Scattered, Deadline Looming

Republicans are in a pickle. They want a health care plan, but they're not sure what should be in it. It's like trying to put together a puzzle without looking at the picture on the box. Some senators are worried that if they don't figure it out soon, they'll face a political storm in the 2026 midte

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

GOP Divided: Trump's Ukraine Strategy Sparks Internal Fury

Republicans are in a bit of a mess. President Donald Trump's approach to Ukraine is causing a stir within his own party. Some Republicans are not happy with how the White House is handling a proposed peace plan for Ukraine. They think it's too friendly to Russia, which is a big deal because most Rep

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

GOP's Midterm Missteps: A Look at the Aftermath

Republicans faced a tough reality check after recent elections. Voters clearly favored the opposing party, raising concerns about the impact of President Trump's low approval ratings on Republican candidates. The aftermath saw Republicans pointing fingers at various factors, from their candidates to

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Oct 27 2025POLITICS

Health Care Costs: Republicans Face Tough Questions

Republicans are under fire as health insurance premiums rise. People are worried and want answers. During a recent phone-in event with Rep. Andy Harris, a concerned caller asked about the future of health insurance. Her cousin's son, who has a disability, might lose his coverage. The costs are going

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

A Tiny Band-Aid for a Big Medicaid Wound

Republicans in the Senate are trying to fix a huge problem with a tiny solution. They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid, a program that helps millions of Americans get healthcare. This could hurt many people, especially those in rural areas who rely on Medicaid to keep their hospitals open. So

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Tax Plan Talks: Sunday Showdown

Republicans are hustling to fix their big tax cut and border security plan. They are planning a rare Sunday night meeting to push it forward. This comes after a setback on Friday. The House Budget Committee voted against moving the bill ahead. Five Republicans joined Democrats in voting no. They had

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May 04 2025POLITICS

From Shadows to Stars: A Teen's Escape to Freedom

Ivan Sarancha grew up in a world where truth was twisted and history was rewritten. When he was just 7 years old, his school stopped teaching Ukrainian literature and history. This was in 2014, after Russia took control of Crimea and started causing trouble in eastern Ukraine. Ivan was too young to

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