LEGAL CHALLENGES

Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Senator Mark Kelly Faces Legal Challenges in Pentagon Investigation

Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain and astronaut, is under investigation by the Pentagon for alleged misconduct. This investigation stems from a video where Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers urged service members to refuse illegal orders. The Pentagon cited the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) as the basis for the investigation, which could pot...

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Holiday Withdrawal: National Guard Troops Head Home

The Pentagon has decided to pull back some National Guard troops from Chicago and Portland. This move comes after President Trump sent them to these cities just a few weeks ago, despite local leaders' strong opposition. Around 200 soldiers from California, who were sent to Portland, and 200 from Texas, who went to Chicago, will be heading home soon. This decision was...

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

National Guard Troops Head Home from Chicago and Portland

The Pentagon has decided to pull back some National Guard troops from Chicago and Portland. This move comes a few weeks after President Trump sent them to these cities, claiming there was a rise in crime. Two defense officials, who asked not to be named, shared this news on Sunday. Around 200 California National Guard members in Portland and 200 Texas National Guard...

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Federal Agents and the Use of Force: A Closer Look

In recent times, federal agents have been caught on camera using force against protesters. This has sparked a lot of discussion about whether they are following the rules. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has clear guidelines on when force can be used. It should only happen when there's no other safe way to handle a situation. A former federal agent, Eric B...

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Nov 05 2025HEALTH

Balancing Tradition and Progress: Protecting Young Minds in China

In China, young people's mental health is becoming a big deal. But there's a problem: old traditions and new laws aren't always on the same page. Confucian values, which have been around for ages, teach respect for teachers and hard work. These values help keep schools running smoothly. But they also have a downside. They can make it hard for young people to express ...

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

National Guard Deployments: Legal Battles in Tennessee and West Virginia

In Tennessee and West Virginia, courts are set to examine the legality of National Guard deployments. The focus is on whether governors have the authority to send troops to Memphis and Washington, D. C. In Memphis, the debate centers around Governor Bill Lee's decision to deploy the National Guard. Critics argue that the state constitution restricts such deployments...

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Oct 27 2025POLITICS

Federal Workers and the Shutdown: What's the Deal with Back Pay?

The government shutdown has left many federal workers in a tough spot. With no paychecks coming in, they're worried about how they'll make ends meet. But there's some good news: a law passed in 2019 says that once the shutdown is over, these workers should get their back pay. So, who gets this back pay? Both furloughed workers and those who are still working but not...

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Oct 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI Joins the AI Music Craze: What's the Big Deal?

OpenAI is diving into the AI music scene, a market that's expected to grow big time by 2030. They're working on a tool that can create original music from simple text or sound inputs. This isn't just any project; they're teaming up with Juilliard students to fine-tune the tool's understanding of music. Imagine asking it to add a guitar riff to a tune or create backgr...

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

California and Exxon Clash Over Climate Change Rules

California recently passed two new laws aimed at tackling climate change. These laws require large companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions caused by their products and the risks they face due to climate change. This is a big deal because, until now, companies only had to report their own emissions, not those from their products. Exxon Mobil, a major oil com...

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Oct 24 2025POLITICS

Racial Profiling: Is ICE Overstepping Its Bounds?

In recent times, federal agents have been stopping and questioning people who look Latino, raising questions about whether they are acting legally. The Supreme Court ruled 50 years ago that agents can't target people based only on their race or ethnicity. But now, under President Trump, agents are doing just that, focusing on Latino neighborhoods and workplaces. Law...

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