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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Concert Deals, Texas Lawsuits and School Rules: A Week of Big Moves

The week kicked off with a surprise for music fans: the Justice Department and Live Nation have come close to a settlement in a lawsuit that criticises their grip on concert tickets. The case, launched by the Biden team and joined by 30 state attorneys general, says Live Nation’s purchase of Ticketm

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

US Talks With Iran: A New Chance for Peace

President Trump told reporters that the United States is currently speaking with key Iranian officials to try and end ongoing conflicts. He emphasized that these talks involve the right people on both sides, suggesting a high level of trust in the process. Trump added that Iranians are eager to reac

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Rebel Leaders Arrested Over Senator’s 2025 Killing

The Colombian attorney general issued new arrest warrants today for seven key figures of the Segunda Marquetalia rebel faction, linking them to the 2025 murder of Senator Miguel Uribe. The suspects include seasoned guerrilla commanders Ivan Luciano Marin Arango (known as “Ivan Marquez”) and Gener Ga

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Airport Chaos, International Tensions and Voting Rules: What’s Happening Now

Hundreds of U. S. immigration agents were sent to fourteen airports this week because many TSA workers have quit or been unpaid, creating long lines for travelers. The agents can only do simple tasks like watching exits and keeping crowds calm, so they won’t solve the deeper staffing problems that h

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Delta Says Congress Must Pay for the Shutdown

Delta Air Lines has decided to stop its special congressional desk service until the federal shutdown ends. The service had let lawmakers and staff book flights at lower prices, secure same‑day tickets for votes, and change itineraries quickly. Delta said the priority now is safety and customer care

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Money and School Funds: A Question of Fairness

Colorado voters face a new tax proposal that promises more money for schools but takes away refunds they have come to rely on. The plan, called Senate Bill 135, would stop the state from giving back money to taxpayers under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). Instead, it would let the government

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz to “Non‑Hostile” Ships, Says Letter

Iran has announced that vessels it considers “non‑hostile” can pass through the Strait of Hormuz if they work with Iranian authorities. The message was sent to members of the International Maritime Organization, a global body that oversees safe and clean shipping. The announcement comes amid hei

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Health Panel Stalled: Senators Call on RFK Jr. to Act

Nineteen senators wrote a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , asking him to stop blocking the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force from doing its job. The Task Force meets three times a year and decides which preventive services, like mammograms or diabetes checks, must be covered by

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Ghana Leader Calls Out US Moves on Black History

President John Mahama stood in New York and voiced strong criticism of the United States, saying that recent actions by the Trump administration are quietly erasing Black history. He warned that such policies could set a dangerous example for other governments and private entities. The US has been

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Nvidia CEO’s Words Come Under Scrutiny Over China Chip Deals

Three U. S. senators have asked the Commerce Secretary to look into whether comments made by Nvidia’s chief executive may have misled officials about exporting AI chips to China. The senators, Elizabeth Warren and Jim Banks, sent a letter after the Justice Department charged three people linked to N

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