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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Nebraska's Fight for Funding

Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) are asking for more money. They say they need it to keep doing their jobs well. This is not new. They have been asking for more funds for a long time. But now, they are making a final push. They want lawmakers to listen and act. The re

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Big Changes Coming to the White House: What's the Deal with the New Ballroom?

The White House is set to share more about a massive new ballroom in the East Wing. This project, backed by President Donald Trump, has sparked quite a debate. Critics argue it's a waste of money and power, while supporters see it as a modern upgrade. The ballroom, estimated to cost $400 million, i

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Dec 17 2025EDUCATION

Local Leaders Chat About Schools

A recent event brought together local leaders to discuss the future of education. The Bettendorf School District invited lawmakers to share their thoughts on how to improve schools. This was not just a casual chat. It was a serious talk about making schools better for everyone. The main goal was to

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

U. S. Lawmakers Push for Tighter Rules on Sending Synthetic DNA Abroad

In a move that has sparked debate, a group of U. S. lawmakers from both major parties have proposed new rules. These rules would make it harder for American companies to send synthetic DNA sequences to other countries. The focus is on countries like China and Russia, which are seen as major competit

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers Quit: Is Congress Too Toxic?

The political scene in the United States is heating up, and not in a good way. Recently, several lawmakers have decided to call it quits. They're leaving Congress, and many are pointing to a toxic work environment as the reason. But what does this mean for the country? First, let's talk about the p

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Military Strike: Lawmakers Raise Questions

High-ranking officials in the military and government had a private talk. This happened after news came out about a boat attack. The attack killed people who were still alive after the initial strike. This event took place in Latin America. The leaders of important committees in the House and Senat

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Congress Members Face FBI Scrutiny Over Military Advice

Some lawmakers are now under the FBI's radar. They appeared in a video encouraging soldiers to question orders they believe are against the law. This news comes after the Pentagon started looking into one of these lawmakers, Senator Mark Kelly, for possible military law violations. The FBI reached

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

A U. S. Peace Plan for Ukraine: Who Really Benefits?

Some U. S. politicians are not happy with a new peace plan for Ukraine and Russia. They say it helps Russia too much. The plan is supposed to end the war. But it asks Ukraine to give up some land and not join NATO. This makes some people worry. They think it's not fair to Ukraine. A few senators sa

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Politicians Clash Over Military Orders and Loyalty

A recent social media post by former President Donald Trump has sparked a heated debate. He criticized a group of Democratic politicians who advised U. S. military personnel to disregard any orders they believe are unlawful. Trump's response was intense, labeling these politicians as traitors and su

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Texas Universities Face Scrutiny Over Student Speech

Texas lawmakers have started looking into how public universities handle student speech. This comes after some students reacted strongly to the death of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk. The first meeting happened on a Thursday morning. The committee was created because some students seemed to mak

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