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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

RFK Jr. Faces Ethics Questions Over Vaccine Lawsuits

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is Donald Trumps choice for the chief role at the health agency. Kennedy has stated that if he is chosen, he will no longer profit from lawsuits against the company that makes the HPV vaccine. He said this because many senators, including his cousin and a senator from Massachu

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

The Stormy Senate Showdown

The US Senate had a day of chaos and tension on day 10 of the new White House administration, with a series of hearings for three controversial Cabinet nominees. The hearings were a whirlwind of claims and testy exchanges. In the midst of this political storm, President Trump was tweeting about a pl

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Tulsi Gabbard: The Controversial Pick for National Intelligence Head

The recent confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to lead the U. S. intelligence services revealed a storm of controversy. Gabbard’s selection has stunned many since she was once a Democratic member of the House. Her views on foreign policy have been questioned, with s

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

HPV Vaccine Lawsuits: A Plan for the Future

Robert F Kennedy Jr. recently announced he would transfer his share of the lawsuit against a major HPV vaccine manufacturer to his adult son, but there's much more to this story. HPV is a common virus that can cause cervical cancer in some people, but there's a vaccine called Gardasil that can

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Doug Burgum: From Governor to Interior Boss

Doug Burgum, a former North Dakota governor, secured a new role as interior secretary. The confirmation came on a Thursday night. He's the guy that President Donald Trump picked to speed up the fossil fuel industry. The Senate agreed with a 79-18 vote. Most Senate Democrats and all Republicans backe

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Resign or Face the Axe: Trump Purge of FBI Senior Ranks

The Trump Administration has taken dramatic steps to transform the upper ranks of the FBI, making the agency seem more like a revolving door than a stable institution. Avalanches of discord have been swirling around the FBI lately, but this time the storms are political rather than legal.

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Jan 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unlocking Arsenic's Secret: The Power of Hematite Defects

Hematite, a common mineral, isn't perfect. It has defects that can be created by using a chemical called sodium borohydride. These defects are like tiny holes in the mineral's structure. Scientists have found these defects can be very helpful in trapping harmful arsenic. Arsenic is a nasty poison th

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Health and Human Services Nominee Mixes Up Medicare and Medicaid

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently faced tough questions about Medicare and Medicaid during his Senate hearings. Kennedy, President Trump's nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, had a few stumbles. Kennedy struggled to explain the basics of Medicare in front of the Senate Committee on

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Fireworks Erupt as Trump's Nominees Face Tough Questions

Imagine a room filled with Senate members poised to grill some of President Trump's nominees. The three nominees, who have gained attention for their controversial views, are Tulsi Gabbard for the director of national intelligence, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the head of Health and Human Services and

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Kennedy's Confirmation Hearing Drama: A Health Secretary's Struggle

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a challenging second day at the Senate health committee hearing for the position of health secretary. It was a heated three-hour session that revealed a lot about his views and knowledge. Kennedy found himself in the hot seat with many questions about his stance on vaccin

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