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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Remote Federal Work in the Crosshairs: Trump's Plan to End Telework

Donald Trump, the soon-to-be president, is upset about a deal that lets federal workers keep doing their jobs from home. He thinks it's a bad idea and wants to stop it. The agreement, made by the Social Security Administration, lets workers telecommute until 2029. Trump doesn't like this and thinks

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Trump's Blunt Words on Israeli Hostages Un nerves Iran and Hamas

In the coming weeks, Iran and Hamas should pay close attention to what Donald Trump is saying. Just recently, Trump threatened on his Truth Social platform that there would be “serious consequences” if Hamas doesn’t free the hostages by his inauguration on January 20th, which could be interpreted as

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Could Trump Tip the Scales Toward Direct Election?

You might think the Electoral College is here to stay, but former president Donald Trump's recent social media post has sparked a new question: Could he actually help end it? Trump's post, which incorrectly stated that Democrats want to drop the popular vote, could surprisingly fuel the decades-long

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

A Boyfriend's Anger Sparks Abortion Lawsuit in Texas

Imagine this: a boyfriend in Texas is upset that his girlfriend lost her pregnancy. He thinks she did something to cause it, so he takes matters into his own hands. He finds some pills from a New York doctor and decides to sue. That's right, the boyfriend sues the doctor for prescribing abortion pil

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

LA Times Owner's Plan: A Bias Meter for Opinions

Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the LA Times, has an interesting idea. He wants to introduce a 'bias meter' to the paper. This isn't for news articles, but for opinion pieces and editorials. He plans to use artificial intelligence to create this tool, drawn from his experience in medicine. Soon-Shiong

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Biden's China Tech Deal: A Risky Move?

President Joe Biden's team has just agreed to a five-year extension of a science and technology sharing agreement with China, originally set up by President Jimmy Carter. The problem? China has a history of using this knowledge to boost its military power. While the State Department claims new safeg

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

How Sports Podcasts Snubbed Kamala Harris' Campaign

Imagine this: the former White House official who pushed for online censorship is now griping about politics and sports. Rob Flaherty, who worked for Vice President Kamala Harris, revealed that her campaign struggled to get booked on sports podcasts. Why? Because sports culture had become associated

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

President Trump’s Victory: A Wake-up Call for Europe’s Politics and Migration Policies

President-elect Donald Trump's win is shaking things up globally, including in Europe. Politicians are worried about how this change might affect their strategies, especially in the Middle East. Trump’s victory highlights two key trends: incumbency is no longer an advantage, and voters are tired of

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

The Life and Legacy of Jim Leach: A Republican Who Dared to Dissent

Jim Leach, a prominent figure from Iowa, passed away at the age of 82. Known for his independent stance, Leach made waves when he opposed the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, a move that set him apart from his Republican colleagues. His daughter confirmed his death but didn't specify the cause. Leach's car

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Robert Kennedy Jr. 's HHS Nomination: A Stormy Path

Robert Kennedy Jr. , the latest pick for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is set to meet with a slew of Republican senators this week. This comes as Trump holds his first post-election news conference, looking optimistic. One key issue Kennedy faces is his h

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