TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

May 19 2025BUSINESS

Big Moves: Trump's Commerce Secretary Shakes Up Wall Street

A major shakeup is happening on Wall Street. Howard Lutnick, who is now the commerce secretary, is selling his shares in two big companies. He is doing this to follow the rules set by the U. S. government. The two companies are BGC and Newmark. Lutnick is selling his shares for a total of $361 mill

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May 17 2025POLITICS

The Unexpected Push: How DOGE is trying to influence beyond the government

DOGE has been on a mission to extend its influence. It often starts with a simple email, asking to embed staff in various organizations. This isn't just about government agencies. DOGE has been reaching out to all kinds of entities, even those outside the federal government. The Government Accounta

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May 16 2025FINANCE

Student Loan Collections: A New Financial Hurdle for Low-Income Americans

The U. S. Department of Education has restarted collecting on student loans that are in default. This move will affect many Americans who have struggled to keep up with their payments. For the first time in about five years, those who have fallen behind might see their wages taken or face other cons

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May 16 2025POLITICS

Massive Layoffs at Voice of America Under Trump's Watch

The Trump administration has let go of nearly 600 contractors at Voice of America (VOA). This move has raised eyebrows, as it seems to go against a recent court order aimed at maintaining strong news operations at VOA. The US president has been vocal about his dislike for the news network, even accu

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May 16 2025POLITICS

Judges Clash Over Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban

The highest court in the land had a tough time on a Thursday. They were trying to figure out if lower court judges had overstepped their boundaries. This was all because of a policy by the Trump administration. The policy aimed to end birthright citizenship. That's the idea that anyone born in the U

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May 15 2025POLITICS

Bruce Springsteen's Bold Words Against Trump

Bruce Springsteen, the legendary rock star, recently took the stage in Manchester, England. He had a lot to say about the current state of his home country, the United States. He was not holding back. Springsteen believes that the U. S. is currently in the hands of a corrupt and incompetent administ

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May 15 2025POLITICS

How Democrats Can Turn Frustration into Action

The past year has been a tough one for many Democrats. The country has been facing a lot of challenges. The Trump administration has been very active and aggressive. This has led to a lot of frustration and demoralization among Democrats. They feel that the country is not welcoming to others. T

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May 14 2025POLITICS

Standing Up Against Campus Antisemitism

The Trump administration has stepped into a legal battle involving a Jewish professor. The professor, Leah Garrett, works at CUNY's Hunter College. She claims that she faced a hostile work environment due to antisemitic protests on campus. These protests happened after the Hamas attacks on Israel in

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May 14 2025POLITICS

Trump's Copyright Office Shake-Up: A Surprising Twist

The recent shake-up at the US Copyright Office has taken an unexpected turn. The tech industry, particularly AI companies, had hoped to gain an advantage. However, their plans seem to have backfired. The new acting leaders appointed by Trump are not friendly to the tech industry. In fact, they a

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May 14 2025POLITICS

The Church's Stand Against Favoritism

The Episcopal Church has decided to stop working with the U. S. government on refugee resettlement. This move comes after the Trump administration asked the church to help resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa. The church's leader, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, made it clear that this request we

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