POLITICS

Mar 22 2026POLITICS

The quiet leader who shaped U. S. justice

Robert Mueller spent decades as a prosecutor and FBI director, earning respect for his steady, methodical approach. Born into a well-off family near Philadelphia, he joined the Marines after college and served in Vietnam, where he was wounded and decorated for bravery. After law school, he climbed t

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

A tight election in Slovenia: business vs social policies

Voters in Slovenia head to the polls Sunday in a close race between the current prime minister, a liberal reformer, and a right-wing leader aiming for another term. Neither side looks set to win a full majority, leaving smaller parties to decide who governs next. The vote follows weeks of sharp cam

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Crime drops across U. S. cities amid political claims

Last year saw a notable decline in violent crime across several major U. S. cities, with homicides, robberies, and assaults all falling sharply according to early data. While President Trump has framed this as proof of stronger law enforcement under his administration, crime experts suggest multiple

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Budget Boosts: State Legislators Add Billions to Governor’s Plan

The New York state budget, originally set at $263 billion by Governor Kathy Hochul, has just received a significant upgrade from the lawmakers in Albany. Democratic members of both houses have passed resolutions that inject several new spending projects into the plan, pushing the total amount higher

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Trump Family Turns to Prediction Markets for New Bets

After losing his casino business, the Trump family has shifted focus to prediction markets, where people bet on a wide range of events. Donald Trump’s early push for sports betting in New Jersey was rejected by lawmakers, but today his son, Donald Trump Jr. , advises two major prediction‑market firm

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Staten Island Wants More Police and Youth Programs

The District Attorney of Staten Island spoke to the New York City Council this week, asking for extra money to help keep the borough safe and curb crime among young people. He joined other borough attorneys and a special narcotics prosecutor to discuss the upcoming budget for 2027. During the mee

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Trump Faces a War He Can’t Control

The conflict in the Middle East has moved beyond what President Trump imagined. Three weeks after hostilities began, oil prices are climbing and the U. S. feels alone while more troops get ready to move out. Trump said the fight was over, yet Iran keeps blocking shipping and striking nearby states.

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Power Cuts Sweep Ukraine’s Northern Region After Drone Strike

The northern Chernihiv area of Ukraine was plunged into darkness Saturday after a Russian drone hit power lines, according to the regional governor. Repairs are already underway to restore electricity across the region. The attack hit a zone that borders Russia and Belarus, where just under one mil

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Inside a Prison Cell, A Former Crypto CEO Praises Trump

A former head of a collapsed crypto firm is using prison‑approved messages to cheer on President Trump. The prisoner, serving 25 years for fraud, recently wrote about the president’s military strikes on Iran. He says the action was needed to stop a nuclear threat and that it weakened Iran’s army. H

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

A New Voice for Autism Research in Washington

The Independent Autism Coordinating Committee, or I‑ACC, met for the first time in Washington, D. C. , offering a fresh take on autism science after recent changes to the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. The I‑ACC was formed quickly by researchers and advocates who felt the officia

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