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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Trump's Second Term: COVID Critics Take Center Stage

Even after the pandemic's immediate threats have faded, the anger and distrust left by COVID-19 rules are still being felt. Donald Trump's new administration is filled with people who were against these safety measures, even though some were put in place during his first term. These critics, from va

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Judge Won't Dump Trump's Hush Money Case

A judge in New York has rejected Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss his hush money conviction. This comes after a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Prosecutors want the conviction to stand, but the future of the case is uncertain. Trump's lawyers are trying different arguments to get the

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Remote Federal Work in the Crosshairs: Trump's Plan to End Telework

Donald Trump, the soon-to-be president, is upset about a deal that lets federal workers keep doing their jobs from home. He thinks it's a bad idea and wants to stop it. The agreement, made by the Social Security Administration, lets workers telecommute until 2029. Trump doesn't like this and thinks

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Trump's Blunt Words on Israeli Hostages Un nerves Iran and Hamas

In the coming weeks, Iran and Hamas should pay close attention to what Donald Trump is saying. Just recently, Trump threatened on his Truth Social platform that there would be “serious consequences” if Hamas doesn’t free the hostages by his inauguration on January 20th, which could be interpreted as

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Could Trump Tip the Scales Toward Direct Election?

You might think the Electoral College is here to stay, but former president Donald Trump's recent social media post has sparked a new question: Could he actually help end it? Trump's post, which incorrectly stated that Democrats want to drop the popular vote, could surprisingly fuel the decades-long

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

President Trump’s Victory: A Wake-up Call for Europe’s Politics and Migration Policies

President-elect Donald Trump's win is shaking things up globally, including in Europe. Politicians are worried about how this change might affect their strategies, especially in the Middle East. Trump’s victory highlights two key trends: incumbency is no longer an advantage, and voters are tired of

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Robert Kennedy Jr. 's HHS Nomination: A Stormy Path

Robert Kennedy Jr. , the latest pick for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is set to meet with a slew of Republican senators this week. This comes as Trump holds his first post-election news conference, looking optimistic. One key issue Kennedy faces is his h

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Dec 17 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Craze: Bitcoin's Boom and Trump's Big Plan

Bitcoin hit a new high of $107, 000 on Monday. Why the sudden boost? President-elect Donald Trump wants the U. S. to have a bitcoin strategic reserve. This is like the country's oil reserve but for digital currency. He hopes it will give the U. S. an edge in the global market. Also, MicroStrategy jo

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Canada's Finance Minister Steps Down Amid Political Turmoil

Justin Trudeau, Canada's Prime Minister, is facing a big test in his political career. Chrystia Freeland, his long-time and powerful Finance Minister, has resigned. This has shocked the country and raised questions about Trudeau's future. Freeland said she and Trudeau had different views about a two

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Keeping Politics Clean: The Fight Against Shady Campaigns

New York City’s campaign finance system is designed to keep big money out of local politics, and it does a pretty good job. But the system faces a big challenge: shady politicians like Mayor Eric Adams. Recently, the Campaign Finance Board stopped Adams from getting public matching funds for his re-

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