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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

U. S. Boosts Global Infrastructure Financing with DFC Expansion

The U. S. is set to expand its global infrastructure financing with a significant boost to the U. S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This move comes after Congress agreed to increase the DFC's lending capacity. The DFC's maximum lending cap will rise from $60 billion to $205 billion. This cha

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

EU's Plan to Use Russian Money for Ukraine Hits Roadblocks

The European Union is inching closer to a decision on how to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. However, some major hurdles remain, and a final agreement might not be reached until Thursday's EU summit. Most of the frozen Russian assets, around 210 billion euros, are currently held in th

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

UK Politics: Checking Where the Money Comes From

The UK is looking into how cryptocurrencies are used in politics. This is part of a bigger check on how political parties get money. The idea came up because of a recent case involving a politician from Reform UK. A former high-ranking official, Philip Rycroft, will lead this review. He will look a

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Michele Tafoya: From Sports to Politics?

Michele Tafoya, a well-known sports reporter, is thinking about running for Senate in Minnesota. She's been talking to big names in politics and might decide soon. Tafoya has a long history in sports media. She started in Minnesota and worked for big networks like CBS, ABC, and ESPN. She was famous

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Why Is the U. S. Focusing on Venezuela?

The U. S. is paying close attention to Venezuela. This is because of many reasons. One is drugs. The U. S. says Venezuela helps drug cartels. The U. S. has even charged President Maduro with drug-related crimes. But Venezuela says this is not true. The U. S. also worries about China and Russia. They

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Greece's Struggle: Low Pay and Rising Costs Spark Protests

Greece is facing a tough time. People are not happy with their wages. They feel it's hard to make ends meet. This is happening while the government is about to vote on the budget for 2026. Many workers, like doctors and teachers, went on strike. They want better pay. They say their salaries are not

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

A Hero's Journey: From Syria to Sydney

A man from Sydney, known as Ahmed, is celebrated worldwide for his brave act that saved lives. He stopped a violent attack in Bondi, Australia. Ahmed is from Syria. He left his home country in 2006. He moved to Australia after finishing his studies. His family still lives in Syria. They are proud of

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Young Guns Aim to Shake Up Democratic Party

The Democratic Party is facing a wave of change as young, progressive voices push for a shift in leadership. This push comes as many Democratic voters express frustration with the party's current direction, with over two-thirds describing themselves as "frustrated" in a recent survey. Leading the c

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers in Mexico City Turn Session into a Brawl

In Mexico City, a recent congress session took a wild turn. Instead of discussing important topics, lawmakers started pushing and pulling each other. It all began when female lawmakers started arguing. One gave a slap, and another pulled hair. Soon, more lawmakers joined in, making the room look lik

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Hunter Biden Loses Law License in Connecticut

Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, has been stripped of his law license in Connecticut. This decision came after he agreed to the disbarment, following complaints about his past legal troubles. The issues began with federal charges. Hunter was found guilty of lying on a gun purchase f

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