TRUMP POLICY

Apr 08 2026POLITICS

How Forest Changes Affect Small Towns and Nature

Vermont’s spring brings more than rain and wood frogs. It also signals a shift in how one of America’s oldest land stewards—the U. S. Forest Service—might soon operate. For over 100 years, the agency has managed forests not just for wood, but for water, wildlife, and quiet spaces where people can th

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

New rules aim to reshape college sports funding and fairness

The federal government is stepping in to set clearer guidelines for college sports, especially where money and fairness collide. A new order pushes agencies to review and tighten rules around athlete transfers, eligibility, and compensation. The goal? To stop questionable financial deals—like paymen

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

NATO’s Future Hangs in the Balance as U. S. Signals Doubts

A top U. S. defense official recently avoided directly promising America’s protection under NATO, hinting instead that President Donald Trump would decide the country’s stance. This came after European allies didn’t join the U. S. in military actions against Iran, raising questions about NATO’s unit

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

US Troops Arrive as Trump Weighs Possible Ground Action

U. S. forces are moving toward the Middle East, bringing a mix of marines and airborne soldiers to a region where diplomatic talks with Iran are still fragile. The deployment includes about 2, 000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne who can drop into action within a day of notice, and several hundre

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Senate Rejects Ban on Trans Athletes, Keeps Voting Bill in Flux

The Senate convened over the weekend to debate a wide-ranging voting bill that would tighten voter registration rules and mandate photo IDs at polling places. In a separate motion, the body also voted against an amendment that would bar transgender athletes from women's sports. The vote, 49‑41, kept

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Mar 21 2026OPINION

Future Threats From a Misguided Decision

The first month after the air attacks on Iran has exposed several harsh truths. Although many senior Iranian officials were hit, the new supreme leader stands firm and refuses to back down. Reports from various agencies say that Israel’s campaign against the Islamic Republic included targeted killin

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Pentagon Press Rules Spark Free Speech Debate

A U. S. federal judge recently stepped in to stop new Pentagon rules that could tag reporters as security threats for seeking information outside official channels. The rules, introduced last year, let officials revoke press passes if journalists talk to military staff about anything not cleared for

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Will the U. S. Supreme Court protect temporary protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants?

The U. S. Supreme Court has agreed to review whether the government can legally cancel Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 350, 000 Haitians and 6, 100 Syrians living in America. These protections were originally granted for safety reasons, but the current administration claims they should hav

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

U. S. Congressman Says Trump Will Keep Fighting Iran Over Oil

Rep. Austin Scott, a Republican from Georgia, told a news show that he believes President Trump will not back down from the war with Iran. He said the fight started because Iran keeps enriching uranium and that the U. S. must keep up its military actions. Scott is on two important House committees:

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

U. S. Eyes Iran’s Future After Military Action

The White House said President Trump is talking with his advisers about what the United States might do in Iran once a recent military campaign ends. Trump’s team is also watching reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s former supreme leader, could become the next top religious ruler. The a

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