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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Why Trump Wants to Rename the Gulf of Mexico

President Trump suggested changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to the "Gulf of America" in his inaugural speech. This isn’t the first time he’s talked about altering geographical names. He’s previously suggested making Canada the "51st State, " asking Denmark to sell Greenland, and wanting Panama to g

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Inauguration: A Mix of Wealth, Power, and Surprises

In the heart of the Capitol Rotunda, President Donald Trump's inauguration wasn't just about politics. It was a gathering of some of the world's richest people, influential tech leaders, and even foreign dignitaries. Among the crowd were four of the world's wealthiest individuals, five former U. S.

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

January 6, 2021: A New Chapter in National Reconciliation

In a significant move, the President of the United States took action to address what they referred to as a grave national injustice. This action focused on individuals convicted of offenses related to the events at or near the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The President commuted the sentences o

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Flag Rules on Inauguration Day: A New Tradition

Imagine this: the flag of the United States, with its red and white stripes and white stars, waving proudly in the sky. This is what the nation will see on every Inauguration Day from now on. The President has made it official – the flag will be flown at full-staff on this special day. Why the chan

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Mission: Redefine America's Identity

Donald Trump won the election by promising big changes. Voters want to feel strong and prosperous again. But to make this happen, Trump needs to figure out what it means to be American today. This isn't easy, and it won't happen overnight. Take immigration, for example. Are we okay with sending fami

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

How Presidents Use Executive Orders: Understanding Trump's Power Play

Ever wondered how presidents can make big changes quickly? Enter executive orders – tools that help them manage the government without waiting for Congress. Let's dive into how they work and how Donald Trump is using them. First off, what are these orders? Simply put, they're like instructions from

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Jan 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Who Belted Out the National Anthem at Past Inaugurations?

Ever wondered who sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations? Well, let's take a quick trip down memory lane. In 2017, Donald Trump picked opera tenor Christopher Macchio, with Carrie Underwood performing "America the Beautiful. " But who came before them? Back in 1961, John F. Kennedy

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Trump and TikTok: A Surprising Turn of Events

In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump has gone from wanting to ban TikTok to being praised for saving it. The hugely popular video-sharing app, TikTok, faced potential bans due to national security concerns. But Trump, now back in the spotlight, has delayed the ban, giving the app a c

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Jan 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Van Gogh's Final Masterpieces: A Late-Night Art Extravaganza

Imagine spending the night at an art gallery, watching the clock tick from Friday to Saturday, all for a chance to see some of Vincent van Gogh's last paintings. That's exactly what thousands of people did at the National Gallery in London recently. They came to bid farewell to the exhibition "Van G

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

When TikTok Turned Off Lights, Political Moves Began

TikTok decided to turn off its services early on a Sunday. This time, it wrote a special note for its frustrated users. It mentioned that it was fortunate to have President Trump work on a solution to bring TikTok back once he took office. TikTok has over 170 million fans in the US, but this message

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