SEN ANGUS KING

May 04 2026POLITICS

Planned Parenthood Loans: A Code‑Word Controversy

Senator Joni Ernst said the Biden team talked about giving large forgivable loans to Planned Parenthood during COVID, but used a secret label “Benghazi” in emails to hide the plan. The SBA chief of staff replied “Yes, let’s talk Benghazi” after a senior attorney asked for a meeting. Ernst claims t

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May 03 2026OPINION

Mysterious Tattoos, Big Politics: A Deep Dive

Senator Chris Murphy was recently on television trying to explain why a candidate from Maine has a Nazi symbol inked on his arm. He claimed it was the result of trauma and that people deserve a second chance. The story stirred up debate about how politicians justify questionable pasts. The discussi

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Senseonics Raises $80 Million to Push Diabetes Tech Forward

Senseonics, a maker of implantable glucose monitors, has set the price for its upcoming stock sale. The company will offer eight million shares at five dollars each, aiming to bring in about eighty million dollars before fees. Investors can also receive pre‑funded warrants, which let them buy the sa

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Senate Clash: A New Twist on the Spy‑Program Debate

Sen. Ron Wyden, a long‑time defender of privacy rights, has stirred the Senate by demanding that a secret court ruling be made public. The ruling, issued by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, criticized how the Trump administration used data collected by the National Security Agency. Wyden

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Apr 30 2026CELEBRITIES

Royal visit sparks mixed reactions in New York City

King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s quick trip to New York last month wasn’t just another celebrity sighting—it was a carefully planned showcase of British culture in America. The event at Christie’s auction house in Rockefeller Center drew a long list of high-profile guests, from fashion mogul Ann

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Senegal’s Parliament Moves to Clear Path for Sonko’s Future Run

Senegal’s lawmakers just passed a new voting law that could let former opposition leader Ousmane Sonko run in the 2029 presidential race. The bill was approved with a large margin: 128 members voted for it, only 11 opposed and two stayed neutral. Sonko, who was barred from the 2024 election be

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

King Charles’ U. S. trip aims to warm up a cooler US-UK bond

King Charles III lands in Washington this week for a short visit that’s all smiles, no solutions. The four-day trip skips tough talks and heavy policy debates, focusing instead on tea with the Trumps, a White House beehive tour, and a speech to Congress. But behind the gold frames and polite handsha

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

King Charles Visits America: A Tale of Two Leaders

King Charles III landed in Washington for a state trip at a time when U. S. –British ties feel shaky. Many Britons think the visit should be called off, yet it is proceeding under tighter security after a shooting at a White House dinner. The idea of a “special relationship, ” first voiced by Winsto

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Spring Fun in Kingston: Crafts, Music, and Local Adventures

Kingston’s spring is buzzing with new chances to explore, create, and enjoy. First up are the free repair clinics at Wild Bobbin, where residents can bring worn‑out clothes for quick fixes. The shop offers supplies and friendly help on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of each month, makin

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

When U. S. Lawmakers Split Over Weapons to Israel

Senators just voted down two attempts to block $450 million in U. S. military gear heading to Israel. A coalition of Democrats pushed the measures, arguing the bulldozers and bombs end up harming civilians in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. The votes failed 59-40 and 63-36—both short of the 60 nee

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