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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Medicaid in the Crosshairs: What You Need to Know

Let's dive right in. Big changes might be coming to Medicaid. The government's new efficiency drive, led by Elon Musk, has a huge target on its back: $1 trillion in spending cuts. To put that into perspective, the federal government spent a whopping $6. 75 trillion in 2024. Almost two-third

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Marco's Trip and Latin America's Uneasy dance with U. S.

Imagine a region where nations are struggling to keep their heads above the water, and their economy is sinking like a stone. Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, is off on his first international trip to Panama. They are not happy about President Trump’s aggressive moves, like tryin

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Unleashing California's Waters

In a surprising move, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers rapidly increased water flow from two dams in Tulare County. This water was sent down to rivers in the San Joaquin Valley. The increase happened early one morning, days after a certain president boasted about sending water to California. The

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

A Change in Care: Hospitals React to New Guidelines in Washington, D. C.

Suddenly a storm of disruption hit the healthcare world. At its center? A new directive from the White House that some hospitals are struggling to navigate. Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia, and the nation’s capital have hit the pause button on gender-affirming care for young people under 1

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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

RFK Jr's Big Day: What Happened at His Confirmation Hearing?

Imagine a room filled with senators, all eyes on one man: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This was his big moment, his first of two hearings to become the next head of the Department of Health and Human Services. A lot was riding on this day. This wasn't like other confirmation hearings. Kennedy's no

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Meet the New DC Prosecutor Who Once Defended Jan. 6 Rioters

Ed Martin, a conservative activist, has taken the helm as the interim U. S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Martin was once a staunch supporter of Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 election and represented some of the rioters who stormed the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. His appo

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Can Trump Boost NATO Defense Spending?

U. S. President Donald Trump has been vocal about his desire for NATO members to increase their defense spending. He wants them to contribute 5% of their GDP to defense, a significant jump from the current 2% target set in 2014. Trump believes this will reduce the U. S. 's burden in protecting NATO

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chip Shock: How U. S. Tariffs Might Boost Your Phone Price

Ever wondered where your phone's brain comes from? It's tiny, powerful, and often made in Taiwan. But, President Trump has big plans to change that with new tariffs. He wants to bring chipmaking back to the U. S. , which could mean your next phone costs a lot more. Let's talk about TSMC. They're a

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Will Trump's Tariff Threats Rattle the Fed's Rate Plans?

The Federal Reserve is about to make a big call on interest rates, and President Trump might not be happy about it. The Fed is expected to pause on rate cuts this week, mainly because inflation hasn’t made much progress lately. This move aligns with a strong economy and low unemployment, but some th

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