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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

A New Social Media Leader Raises Questions at Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security has added a new social media manager from the Labor Department, sparking debate after his earlier posts raised concerns about extremist language. Peyton Rollins, 21, took on the role of digital communications director at DHS this month. His work in the Labor De

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Competition, Not a Shortcut: How 8(a) Contracts Work

The public debate about the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program has drifted from facts to exaggeration. Many claim the program lets firms grab federal contracts without competition, but that is a false picture. An 8(a) company does not have a special license to win contracts by default. It

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Spain's Rail Safety Under the Spotlight

Spain's rail network has been in the headlines recently, and not for good reasons. Two serious accidents in January have put the government's spending on railways under scrutiny. A high-speed train crash in the south killed 45 people, and just two days later, a derailment in Catalonia took the life

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Iran's Heavy Hand: Fear and Arrests After Protests

Iran is in the grip of a massive crackdown. Security forces, dressed in plain clothes, are grabbing people left and right. They're throwing them into secret jails. Why? To stop any more protests. The government is scared. They've seen what can happen when people get angry. It all started with small

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Assisted Dying Bill: A Rocky Road Ahead

The assisted dying bill is facing a tough road to becoming law this year. Lord Falconer, a key supporter, has warned that without a major shift in the House of Lords' stance, the bill has little chance of passing. He even suggested using the Parliament Act, a rarely used power, to bypass the Lords i

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Minnesota in the Spotlight: Political Turmoil and Public Outrage

Minnesota has become a hotspot for political tension and public anger. The recent attack on Representative Ilhan Omar has added fuel to the fire. During a public event, Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance by a man who rushed at her. The suspect, Anthony J. Kazmierczak, was later arrested. Oma

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Senate Republicans Face Tough Choices to Avoid Government Shutdown

The Senate is set to vote on six funding bills that could prevent a partial government shutdown. These bills cover essential agencies like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Treasury, and Defense. However, a recent incident where a U. S. citizen was killed by federal immigration agents has c

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Shooting: What Really Happened?

In a recent incident in Minneapolis, a man named Alex Pretti lost his life after being shot by federal officers. The initial reports from the U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) left out a crucial detail: Pretti was not holding a gun when he was shot. This is interesting because earlier statem

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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Rhode Island's Bold Move: AI for Everyone

Rhode Island is making big plans for AI. They want it to be useful for everyone, not just big tech companies. Schools, hospitals, banks, defense, small businesses, and even the state government could all get a boost from AI. The plan focuses on four main areas: teaching people how to use AI, having

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

U. S. Changes Course on Critical Minerals Price Support

The U. S. government is changing its approach to critical minerals. It is no longer planning to set minimum prices for these important resources. This shift comes after realizing that Congress did not approve the necessary funds and that setting prices is a complex task. Key officials from the Trum

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