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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Meet Pam Bondi: Trump's Pick for Attorney General

Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, recently had her confirmation hearing for the role of attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump. She's promised to end any partisanship within the Department of Justice and ensure fair justice for all. Trump nominated Bondi after his initial pi

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Russia's Energy Woes: A Triple Challenge

Russia's energy sector, which greatly funds Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, has hit a few roadblocks. First, the U. S. led new sanctions on Russian oil. Next, key partners China and India said no to receiving Russian oil shipments. Lastly, Russia and Ukraine clashed over a gas pipeline inciden

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Trump's Mar-a-Lago Meeting: A New Chapter in US-Russia Relations?

President-elect Donald Trump recently invited 22 Republican governors to his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago. The gathering was aimed at discussing his vision for his second term. One of the key topics discussed was a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump shared that Putin has expr

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Russia's Take on Trump's Greenland Bid: A Closer Look

In a surprising twist, Russia's Kremlin has weighed in on U. S. President-elect Donald Trump's idea to buy Greenland. This semi-autonomous island, part of Denmark, is home to a U. S. Space Force base and has a population of about 56, 000. Trump believes acquiring Greenland would benefit U. S. nation

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Trump and Putin: Meeting Talks or Just Talk?

President-elect Donald Trump recently mentioned that he's planning a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, the Kremlin has a different story. They say they haven't received any requests for a meeting from Trump's team. This is quite puzzling, especially as the inauguration day draw

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Russia Holds Off on Trump Meeting Until He's Official

Imagine you're planning a big playdate, but you have to wait until your friend moves into their new treehouse. That's sort of what's happening between Russia and the US. Russia is excited about a possible chat between President-elect Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin. But, they're h

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Tariff Plan: A Rebranded IRS for Global Fees

President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to create a new agency, the External Revenue Service, to collect tariffs and other revenues from foreign countries. He shared his plan on Truth Social, comparing it to the Internal Revenue Service, which deals with domestic taxes. To make this hap

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

The Grilling of a Pentagon Nominee

Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for the Secretary of Defense position was nothing short of intense. Senators didn't hold back, questioning his past behavior and fitness for the role. They highlighted his alleged sexual misconduct and the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) he signed after being accus

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Who's Chasing South Korea's President?

In South Korea, arresting a sitting president is a tough job. President Yoon Suk Yeol is under investigation by a bunch of law enforcement agencies. The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) is leading the charge. They're the only ones with the power to detain him. But they're new and small. The sta

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Canada's Premiers Face Off Over Trump's Tariff Threats

As the clock ticks down to Donald Trump's inauguration, Canada's provincial leaders are at a loss over how to handle the president-elect's tariff threats. They're scrambling to protect their economies, but they don't agree on the best way to do it. Alberta's premier, Danielle Smith, met with Trump a

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