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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

The Department of Education: What's the Big Deal?

The Department of Education is a big deal for students in the U. S. It's the federal agency that makes sure kids from kindergarten to high school get a good education. It also helps out with special education programs and tries to make schools better. Plus, it gives out Pell Grants and federal stude

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

A Watchdog's Fight: The Battle for Independence

The former head of a federal watchdog agency has decided to stop fighting a legal battle to keep his job, according to a statement released on Thursday. This decision comes after a federal appeals court in Washington sided with the Trump administration, allowing the removal of the head of the Office

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

Education Shake-Up: Trump's Plan to Dismantle the Department

The White House is gearing up for a significant shift in education policy. President Trump is considering an executive order that would start the process of dismantling the Department of Education. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce the size of the federal government. The order

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Misstep: How a Meeting Went Wrong

The U. S. and Ukraine had a rough patch recently. It all started when President Trump decided to pause military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. This happened after a heated meeting between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The U. S. leaders were

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

The President's Power Check

The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. It said that the president can't just ignore laws made by Congress. This is a reminder that our government has three parts: the president, Congress, and the courts. They all have different jobs and powers. The president tried to stop foreign aid. He s

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

U. S. Halts Intelligence Flow to Ukraine: What's the Deal?

Imagine this: The U. S. has suddenly stopped sharing crucial intelligence with Ukraine. This means Ukraine can't get the vital information it needs to defend itself against Russian attacks. But why did this happen? Well, it's all part of a bigger picture. The U. S. has paused its intelligen

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Medical Research Funding: A Battle Over Every Dollar

A federal judge recently stepped in to pause significant cuts to medical research funding. These cuts, proposed by the administration, aimed to slash hundreds of millions from research groups. The money in question covers a wide range of expenses, from clinical trials to basic lab research. This mov

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Federal Judge Halts Trump's Plan to Freeze Billions in Funding

In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge in Rhode Island has stepped in to prevent the Trump administration from halting billions of dollars in federal funding. This decision comes after a group of Democratic states filed a lawsuit against the administration's plan to pause federal spending.

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Trump's Comments Spark Diplomatic Drama

New Zealand recently sent its top diplomat in Britain packing after he publicly questioned President Trump's grasp of history. This move highlights the delicate nature of international relations and the careful balancing act required when dealing with powerful figures. The incident unfolded in Lond

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Budget Cut Adventure: A New Tool in Town

Elon Musk, the billionaire known for his ambitious ventures, found himself on Capitol Hill, learning about a new trick up the sleeve of politicians. This tool is called budget rescissions. It's a way to make budget cuts official and permanent. Musk joined a group of Republican senators for lunch. Th

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