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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Big Decisions and Shifting Policies: A Look at Recent Events

The Supreme Court is wrapping up its term with some major decisions to come. One of the biggest cases is about birthright citizenship, which has been a hot topic for a while. The court isn't deciding if the policy is legal, but whether judges can block it while it's being fought over in court. This

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

A Change of Name for a Navy Ship

The USNS Harvey Milk, a Navy ship, is getting a new name. It will now be called the USNS Oscar V. Peterson. This decision came from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He said they want to remove politics from ship names. Hegseth shared this news in a video on X. He explained that the new name honors a

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

A Tiny Band-Aid for a Big Medicaid Wound

Republicans in the Senate are trying to fix a huge problem with a tiny solution. They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid, a program that helps millions of Americans get healthcare. This could hurt many people, especially those in rural areas who rely on Medicaid to keep their hospitals open. So

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

US Senators Get Late Briefing on Iran Strikes, Democrats Fume Over Secrecy

Senators in the US are finally getting a classified briefing about the recent strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, but not without some drama. The White House had to push back the original schedule, which has Democrats pretty upset. They say the administration is keeping them in the dark, especially sin

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

NATO Nations Pledge More for Defense

A recent NATO summit saw a big change in how member countries plan to handle defense spending. The U. S. pushed for this change, and many countries agreed to increase their defense budgets. This move is seen as a way to strengthen the alliance and share the burden more fairly. The summit was a big

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Bill Moyers: A Life of Ideas and Impact

Bill Moyers, a name that echoes through the halls of journalism and public broadcasting, has passed away at the age of 91. His journey was anything but ordinary, starting as a young preacher and evolving into a prominent journalist who left an indelible mark on television. Moyers' career was a mosa

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

New York Mayor Race: Cuomo's Unexpected Move

Andrew Cuomo is staying in the New York City mayoral race, even after losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani. He still has a spot on the "Fight & Deliver" ballot line for the November election. Cuomo thinks the general election voters might be different from those who voted in the primary.

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

US Strikes on Iran: What Senators Really Think

After a secret meeting on Thursday, senators from both major parties had different opinions about how much the recent US attacks on Iran hurt its nuclear program. Most Republicans thought the strikes did a lot of damage and would slow down Iran's nuclear plans for years. Some even used the same str

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

EU's Big Move: What's Next for Israel Relations?

The EU is stepping up its game on Israel. The Lithuanian president has called for action, saying the current situation is too dire to ignore. He wants the EU to come up with real options to address the crisis. This comes after a review, backed by 19 member countries, suggested Israel might be breaki

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

How Social Circles Shape Political Views Online

In the digital age, figuring out where people stand on political issues is a big deal. It helps in understanding public opinion and spotting fake news or hate speech. A recent study dug into how well computer models can guess political leanings by looking at social media posts, specifically tweets f

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