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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

The Shadow of Power

Imagine a Cabinet meeting where the most powerful person in the room isn't even a Cabinet member. That's what happened during a recent gathering. The room was filled with top-ranking agency heads, but they mostly kept quiet. Instead, all eyes were on a man in a dark coat sitting in the shadows. This

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Plan: Picking His Own Reporters

Imagine being a reporter who gets to cover the president's daily activities. It's a big deal. If you're one of the lucky ones, you're part of a small group called the presidential press pool. This group has been around for a while, and it's always been chosen by the White House Correspondents' As

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Feb 26 2025BUSINESS

Apple's Diversity Stance: Shareholders Say No to Scrapping Programs

Apple's shareholders recently made a big decision. They voted against a proposal to end the company's diversity programs. This proposal came from a conservative think tank called the National Center for Public Policy Research. They wanted Apple to follow other big companies that have stopped their d

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Feb 25 2025POLITICS

Money on Hold: The Battle Over Frozen Foreign Aid

In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge in Washington gave the Trump administration a tight deadline to release billions of dollars in frozen foreign aid. The judge was frustrated that the administration hadn't followed his earlier order to unfreeze the funds. This order came after a lawsuit

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Feb 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change: Trump's Second Term and the US's Missing Act

Trump's second term has started with a bang, but not in a good way. The US has been notably absent from key international climate talks. This isn't just a minor oversight; it's a significant shift from Trump's first term. Back then, even though the US had pulled out of the Paris Agreement, officials

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Feb 25 2025POLITICS

Back to the Grind: Federal Workers Return to Offices

Federal employees across the country are heading back to their offices. This is a big change for many who have been working from home since the COVID-19 pandemic. President Trump has made it clear that he wants federal workers back in their offices. Elon Musk, who is leading the charge for Presiden

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Feb 24 2025POLITICS

Federal Workers Push Back Against Elon Musk's Demands

Federal workers are standing up to billionaire Elon Musk's demands. Musk, who is a key adviser to President Donald Trump, sent out a bold message over the weekend. He told federal employees to list their accomplishments from the past week or face potential termination. This demand was met with swift

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Feb 24 2025POLITICS

Immigration Enforcement in LA: What's Really Going On?

In the heart of Los Angeles, a new wave of immigration enforcement has begun. This is not the first time, but it's definitely a big deal. The city has seen a surge in federal agents, all thanks to a new set of operations ordered by the Trump administration. The goal? To catch and deport people who

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Feb 24 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Zelenskyy Stands Firm Against US Minerals Deal

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the third anniversary of Russia's invasion by making a bold statement. He said he'd step down if it meant peace or NATO membership, even though the US and some NATO allies aren't on board. Zelenskyy wants good relations with America, but he's not having

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Feb 23 2025POLITICS

Firefighters in the Line of Fire: Safety Programs at Risk

In a surprising move, the Trump administration recently cut jobs across the Department of Health and Human Services. Among those affected were key members of a specialized team dedicated to keeping firefighters safe. Patrick Montague, a seasoned firefighter and investigator, was one of the casualtie

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