POLITICS

Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Double Standards in Honoring Black History

In 2025, while celebrating Black History Month, the same administration moves to end cultural events like this at the Defense Department. This shows a growing trend against programs aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Defense Department's decision bars militar

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

February Frenzy: Immigration and More

Welcome to February. The month has begun with a flurry of events. This month is starting off very intense. The Chicago area was shaken by a series of immigration raids and arrests. This round of enforcement was done by the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Police Superintendent Larry

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Deadly Strikes on a Sudanese Market

Sudan's civil war has reached a new low with a recent attack on a busy marketplace in the city of Omdurman. The paramilitary group, named Rapid Support Forces, has been going head-to-head with the country’s military forces. This time, they left a trail of destruction in their wake, taking the lives

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

New Faces, Fresh Start: Can Democrats Find a New Leader

The Democrats find themselves at a crossroads, eager to find a new leader to guide them. The party plans to pick the next leader on a Saturday, as the influence of breaking news sways the decision faster than anyone can predict. It's not easy to get some of the top job seekers believing it'

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Trade Trouble Brewing: Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on Imports

Recently, a significant move was made. A 25% tariff was placed on goods from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on goods from China. This was done with effect from Saturday. The plan was not just to address illegal immigration and fentanyl issues. It also had a goal to increase domestic manufacturi

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Fired: The Fall of CFPB's Chopra

Rohit Chopra's time as the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) came to an end when President Trump decided to let him go. Chopra's journey at the CFPB saw him push for changes that the financial industry didn’t always love. He tried to remove medical debt from cred

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Relocation of Palestinians from Gaza: Arab Nations urge against relocation.

Gaza's future remains uncertain as powerful neighbors firmly decline this proposal. Why would Arab nations strongly disapprove of such an idea in the first place? Arabia has previously seen the impacts of mass migrations in the region with low income families struggling to keep up

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Chaos in Federal Data: Who's Keeping Tabs on Our Info?

In recent times, a major shake-up has hit the government's human resources department. This shake-up has set the stage for some serious concerns about cybersecurity. The government's Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which handles the personal information of over 2. 2 million federal employees

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Americans Return Home: Six Detainees Freed from Venezuela

Imagine a trip that takes you right around the world It is not a typical travel experience. The conversations are intense, and the risks are immense. President Nicolás Maduro invited someone to Caracas on a Friday. In a surprise visit, President Nicolás Maduro met with President D

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Secretary of State's Journey: A Closer Look at US Policy in Central America

The top diplomat of the US, Marco Rubio, has embarked on a significant trip to Central America, starting with Panama. This journey is not just a diplomatic courtesy but a strategic move to advance the Trump administration's "America First" policy. The goal is clear: to intensify efforts to control m

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