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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Republicans and Democrats Work Together on Government Funding, But Conservatives Have Concerns

In the halls of the Capitol, Republican leaders have managed to hammer out a deal on government funding. However, Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to negotiate with Democrats late in the year has left some conservatives feeling uneasy. The deal, which is set to be unveiled soon, includes a significan

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Netflix Boss Meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago

In a change of pace, Netflix's co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, is set to meet with the president-elect, Donald Trump, at his Mar-a-Lago residence. This comes on the heels of visits from other tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, Sundar Pichai of Google, and Tim Cook of Apple. The purpose of these meeting

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Justin Trudeau's Trade Troubles: Can He Survive the Storm?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in hot water. His finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, just quit, leaving many people wondering if Trudeau can keep his job. The problem? A big fight with U. S. President Trump over trade. Trump wants to slap high tariffs on Canada, which could start a trade

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Cash Crunch for Adams: Is the System Fair?

In a surprising turn of events, the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) has denied Mayor Adams access to over $4 million in public funds for his re-election campaign. This decision, made by an unelected body, raises serious questions about the democratic nature of New York's public campaign finance system.

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Judge Says Trump's Hush Money Case Not Covered by Presidential Immunity

In a recent ruling, New York Judge Juan Merchan decided that the criminal case against former President Trump, involving hush money paid to Stormy Daniels, does not fall under presidential immunity. Trump's lawyers had argued that the evidence introduced during the trial, including testimony from Ho

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Why Democrats Should Move to Youngstown

For a long time, Democrats have seemed out of touch with regular folks. The party's leaders spend too much time in Washington, D. C. , and not enough in places like Youngstown, Ohio. Moving the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters there could help bridge this gap. In Youngstown, politic

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Trump's Case Knocked Down: Court Rejects Immunity Claim

Former President Donald Trump's attempt to dodge a criminal conviction in New York hit a wall. A court recently shot down his claim that he should be immune from prosecution due to his presidential status. Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records linked to a hush money payment to Stormy

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

What Happens If Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters?

Imagine Donald Trump back in the White House, planning to pardon those who stormed the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Some rioters have already pleaded guilty, while others await trial. Trump’s empathy for these rioters, whom he calls “patriots, ” raises questions about how far his pardons might

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Trump's Playful Insults: Who's Really Offended?

President-elect Donald Trump seemed to be having a bit of fun at Canada's expense. He kept calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the "governor" of Canada. This wasn't just a slip of the tongue. He did it even when talking about Canada's Finance Minister, Christie Freeland, who had recently left her

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Trump's Second Term: COVID Critics Take Center Stage

Even after the pandemic's immediate threats have faded, the anger and distrust left by COVID-19 rules are still being felt. Donald Trump's new administration is filled with people who were against these safety measures, even though some were put in place during his first term. These critics, from va

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