POLITICAL INFLUENCE

Mar 16 2026HEALTH

FDA's New Fast-Track Drug Approval: Is It Safe or Just Speedy?

The FDA has introduced a new program that promises super-fast drug approvals. This program, called the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher, can approve drugs in just one to two months. This is much faster than the usual 10-month review process. The idea is to prioritize drugs that match certain

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Microsoft Voices Out in Defense of AI and Government Work

Microsoft stepped out of its usual quiet stance and filed a supportive brief for an AI firm fighting the Pentagon. The move shows the tech giant weighing silence against action, even when it could risk government contracts. The brief came in a lawsuit where the Pentagon had labeled the AI company a

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Mar 03 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s Big Price Forecast: $250, 000 in 2026 and up to $750, 000 in 2027

A former co‑founder of a major crypto exchange has once again claimed that Bitcoin could reach $250, 000 next year and climb even higher in 2027. He says this jump would happen because governments, especially the United States, will need to issue more money to keep voters happy and to pay for ongoin

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

A Power Player Behind the Scenes

Stephen Miller is often seen as a tough voice in immigration, but his role stretches far beyond that. He works with many parts of the government at once, from fixing city fountains to tackling drug cartels. On a typical day he meets with top officials to decide on everything from homeland security t

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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

Trump Son Eyes Drone Startup Deal

Eric Trump has put money into a big plan that will combine an Israeli drone maker with a Florida construction company. The goal is to bring the drone business onto public markets. The deal values the merger at about $1. 5 billion. Eric’s investment comes alongside a similar stake from the company

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Feb 15 2026EDUCATION

Iowa's Education Funding: A Broken Promise

Iowa's public schools are in a tough spot. They are losing students and money. This is not new. It has been happening for years. The state has been cutting funds for public schools. At the same time, it has been giving money to private schools. This is not fair to the students or the teachers. The

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Feb 14 2026HEALTH

RFK Jr. 's Year at HHS: A Rocky Road for American Health

A year ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the helm of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), promising transparency and support for science. However, his tenure has been anything but smooth. Kennedy, known for his environmental law background and vaccine skepticism, made bold claims d

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Crackdowns: What's Happening with the SEC and Justin Sun?

The SEC is under fire for dropping crypto cases, including one against Justin Sun. Maxine Waters, a top Democrat, questioned SEC Chairman Paul Atkins about the agency's sudden change in direction. She pointed out that the SEC abandoned many crypto enforcement cases when Trump took office and replace

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Feb 11 2026OPINION

Missing Voices: The Impact of a Sports Section’s Exit

The Washington Post recently shut down its sports department, leaving a noticeable gap in the world of sports journalism. When Commanders coach Dan Quinn met with reporters, he found three empty seats where Post journalists used to sit. He expressed disappointment and noted that the team misses thei

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Zuckerberg Eyes Miami Mansion as Tech Rich Shift to Florida

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta Platforms, is looking into buying a house in Miami. The chosen spot is Indian Creek, an island that’s known as the “Billionaires Bunker. ” Other wealthy names there include Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Jeff Bezos, Carl Icahn and Tom Brady. Zuckerberg already own

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