LINDSEY HALLIGAN

Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Future: A Global Chess Game Unfolds

European leaders are not happy with a recent US peace proposal for Ukraine. They think it's too favorable to Russia and are planning to change it. This is happening ahead of a big meeting in Geneva. In South Africa, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that wars can't be ended by big countries making deals without involving the countries affected. He believes there...

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Justice Department in Hot Water Over Comey Case

The Justice Department is in a tough spot. They're trying to discredit a judge who's handling the case against former FBI director James Comey. This is getting messy. Officials have been making some questionable moves. They've criticized the judge for using a different word in court. That's not a big deal, right? But they're also giving mixed messages about how a gra...

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Michigan's Hidden Helpers: A Lifeline for Food Workers

Did you know that if you work in Michigan's food and beverage industry, you can get free mental health support? It's true! The program, called Behind You, is designed to help people in this often stressful field. You might qualify if you work at least 30 hours a week and have been on the job for six months. This includes everyone from farmers to delivery drivers, and...

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Justice Department and Prosecutor Clash with Judge Over Comey Case

A legal battle is heating up between the Justice Department, a U. S. Attorney, and a federal judge over the case against former FBI Director James Comey. The case, which seems to be in trouble, has led to some strong words being exchanged. U. S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan and other DOJ officials are not happy with Judge Michael Nachmanoff. They say he was unfair and ...

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

House Divided: Republicans Clash Over Controversial Senate Provision

The U. S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a repeal of a contentious Senate rule. This rule lets senators sue the government for $500, 000 if their phone records are checked without notice. The vote highlights growing divisions within the Republican Party. The rule in question was quietly added to a larger bill that recently ended a lengthy government shut...

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Congress in a Fix Over Senators' $500, 000 Lawsuit Law

The House of Representatives is set to vote on removing a part of a recent law that lets senators sue the government for half a million dollars if their phone records are checked without their say-so. This law was quietly added to a bigger bill that ended a government shutdown. The House seems likely to pass this change easily. But in the Senate, opinions are mixed....

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Nov 18 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Faces Heat Over Comey Case Mishaps

A federal judge recently called out the Justice Department for some serious blunders in the case against former FBI Director James Comey. The judge, William Fitzpatrick, said there was a troubling pattern of mistakes that could have messed up the whole case. He pointed out things like a prosecutor making big legal errors and using possibly private talks as evidence. ...

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Vance's Silent Stance

JD Vance, the current vice president, finds himself in a peculiar spot. He's got a big job, but not much power or influence. Unlike other vice presidents before him, he doesn't have a special role or a strong political base. He owes his position to powerful backers like Peter Thiel and Donald Trump. So, while he's a well-known figure, he's also on the sidelines of Am...

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

Senators Backtrack on Controversial Lawsuit Provision

A recent law has sparked a debate among Republican senators. This law lets them sue the government for not telling them when their phone records were checked. This happened during an investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack. Most senators say they won't use this law to get money. They believe it's not about the cash but about holding the Biden administratio...

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Appointments Under Scrutiny: Comey and James Fight Back

In a federal courtroom in Alexandria, Virginia, a heated debate is unfolding. The focus? The legitimacy of the prosecutor who brought charges against two high-profile figures: former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Their legal teams are arguing that the prosecutor's appointment was not done by the book. The heart of the matter r...

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