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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

The House Votes to Unlock Epstein Secrets

The House of Representatives made a big move. They voted to make the Department of Justice (DOJ) share files about Jeffrey Epstein. This wasn't a small deal. It took months of pushing by Democrats and two representatives, Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna. Survivors of Epstein's actions were there in the House chamber. They cheered when the vote passed. Almost everyone in...

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

Uncovering the Truth: The Fight Over Epstein Files

People are pushing hard to see all the files about Jeffrey Epstein. A big vote is coming up in the House. Many Republicans want to see these files, even if Trump doesn't. Trump has been trying to stop this. He called some Republicans to ask them not to support the release. But some, like Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace, are not backing down. Mace even wrote to Trump a...

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers Rush Back to Washington Amid Chaos

The U. S. House of Representatives hurried back to Washington, dealing with major travel disruptions caused by the ongoing government shutdown. With countless flights grounded, some representatives chose alternative travel methods. One Republican representative from Wisconsin decided to drive 16 hours to reach the capital, citing the unpredictability of air travel. ...

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Government Reopening: What's Next?

The U. S. government shutdown, the longest in history, might finally be coming to an end. The Senate is set to vote on a deal to reopen the government on Monday night. This deal was agreed upon by both parties over the weekend. If the Senate approves it, the House will then vote on the plan later this week. This shutdown has been going on for a while, causing proble...

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Jul 17 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Dip: What Happened and Why It Matters

Bitcoin took a tumble recently, dropping below $117, 000. This happened after some crypto bills got stuck in Congress, unable to move forward. It's a big deal because bitcoin had been soaring, hitting record highs thanks to big investors buying into bitcoin ETFs. People were hopeful that new laws would support crypto growth, but that didn't happen. The drop wasn't j...

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

Judges Under Fire: The Battle Over Nationwide Injunctions

The House of Representatives recently passed a bill to curb the power of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions. This move comes as President Trump and his supporters have been increasingly critical of judges who block his executive actions. The bill, known as the "No Rogue Rulings Act, " was introduced by Representative Darrell Issa. It aims to limit judges ...

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

A New Law Hits Trump’s Desk: What it Means for Immigration

The House just passed the Laken Riley Act, a tough immigration bill named after a young woman killed by an undocumented immigrant. This law focuses on detaining immigrants who commit nonviolent crimes like theft. It's expected to be the first bill President Trump signs after returning to the White House. Both Republicans and some Democrats supported it, with 46 Democ...

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