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Mar 04 2025POLITICS

New Education Chief: Wrestling Exec Takes On Big Job

Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, has been appointed as the nation's education chief. This is a surprising choice, given her background and the president's plans for the Education Department. McMahon, a 76-year-old billionaire and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, has little tr

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Mar 03 2025POLITICS

Trump's To-Do List: The Plan That's Not Quite Happening

The Trump administration has been busy since its return to the White House. They've made some big moves, like cutting down the federal workforce and sending troops to the southern border. These actions are part of a larger plan called Project 2025, a massive 900-page guidebook for conservative gover

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Mar 03 2025POLITICS

Why Are Migrants Being Sent to Guantanamo?

The Trump administration has been moving migrants from the United States to Guantanamo Bay. This move is not only unprecedented but also illegal, according to a lawsuit filed by immigrants' rights groups. The lawsuit claims that the government is violating the Fifth Amendment and several other laws

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Mar 03 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak: What's the Plan?

The recent measles outbreak in West Texas has put a spotlight on the government's response to infectious disease emergencies. Critics argue that the top health official has been quiet about encouraging parents to vaccinate their children. The health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , faced crit

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Mar 03 2025POLITICS

Weather Warnings at Risk: Government Cuts Threaten Safety and Science

The recent dismissal of many employees from NOAA, the agency responsible for U. S. weather forecasts, has sparked concern among scientists. This move, part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce, could have serious consequences. Lives are at stake, especially during extreme weather even

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Mar 02 2025POLITICS

Protecting Our Parks: The Fight for Public Lands

Hundreds of people gathered at national parks in Southern California to voice their concerns about the future of public lands. The protests were sparked by the recent mass firings of federal employees, including many who worked in national parks. Protesters in Joshua Tree National Park waved America

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Mar 02 2025POLITICS

Europe's Defense Dilemma: Trump's Ukraine Policy Shifts

Europe's leaders are in a tough spot. They've been trying to keep up with the unpredictable President Trump's foreign policy. They are also trying to get their own countries to spend more on defense. This is because they see that America's support for them might not be as steady as it used to be.

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Social Security Under Siege: The Impact of Recent Changes

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing significant changes that could impact millions of Americans who rely on it for benefits. The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has closed at least 10 field offices across the country. This move, along with the elimination of key

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

The CFPB Shake-Up: What's Really Going On?

Imagine this: a government agency tasked with protecting consumers is suddenly on the chopping block. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), created after the 2008 financial crisis to shield consumers from shady lending practices, is now facing a massive overhaul. Employees have spilled th

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Capital One Dodges a Bullet as CFPB Drops Case

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has decided to drop its case against Capital One. This move comes after the bureau accused Capital One of misleading customers with two savings accounts that had similar names but very different interest rates. Customers were not informed about the sig

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