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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Rep. Meuser Backs Rep. Johnson for Speaker, Hopes DOGE Will Calm Critics

Rep. Dan Meuser from Pennsylvania has thrown his support behind Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana for the House Speaker position. With the Republican Party holding a slim one-vote majority, the decision is crucial, especially for certifying the 2024 election results. Meuser believes that Johnson's jo

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Meet the Power Players of the 119th Congress

In the new Congress, there are 11 House members who are already making waves. These lawmakers come from both major parties and have different beliefs, but they all share one thing: they're not afraid to make noise. First up is Rep. Chip Roy from Texas. He's a conservative firebrand known for his pa

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Women in Politics: A Mixed Bag in 2025

The new year brings a mix of good and bad news for women in politics. While the number of women in Congress is dropping slightly, women are making big strides in state governments. The 119th Congress will have 150 women, down from the previous record of 152. This is the first time since 2016 that th

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Two Texas GOP Representatives Cleared of Campaign Finance Misuse Allegations

Earlier this week, the House Ethics Committee wrapped up investigations into two Texas Republican congressmen, Wesley Hunt of Houston and Ronny Jackson of Amarillo. The committee found no intentional misuse of campaign funds for personal gain. The investigations began in March, sparked by allegation

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

2025: What to Watch as Politics Take Center Stage

As a new year starts, there's a lot happening in Washington. The new Congress kicks off on January 3, and soon after, Donald Trump becomes the President. Let's take a look at what might happen in 2025. First, the House of Representatives has a new leader, Mike Johnson. He won the election but now f

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Dec 28 2024FINANCE

Yellen Warns: US Debt Limit Looms

Hey there, let's talk about something important happening in the US right now. Janet Yellen, the Treasury secretary, just sent a letter to Congress saying we're about to hit our debt limit. That's the amount of money the government can borrow. Yellen said they'll start using some special tricks to k

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Dec 26 2024POLITICS

“Stopping Trump: Can Congress Prevent His Presidency? ”

Did you know that the U. S. Constitution might actually prevent Donald Trump from returning to the presidency? It's true! There’s a provision in the 14th Amendment that says a president-elect can’t take office if they've been involved in an insurrection against the Constitution. This has already bee

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Dec 23 2024CRIME

Gaetz's Wild Times in Congress: A Shocking Ethics Report

Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz is in hot water. A House Ethics Committee report alleges he paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex and drugs. The report, released despite his resignation, details his wild antics, including a trip to the Bahamas with multiple women and the use of

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Iran's Medical Students Gather for Innovation

Imagine a place where young minds come together to shape the future of medicine. That's what happened at the 25th National and 11th International Annual Congress on Research and Technology of Iranian Medical Sciences Students in Urmia, Iran. This event took place from September 5th to 7th, 2024. Yo

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Congress Makes Last-Minute Move to Keep Government Running

In a last-minute effort to prevent a government shutdown, the Republican-led House passed a temporary funding bill on Friday evening. This bill would keep the government running through March 14, avoiding unpaid work for federal employees during the holidays. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor, wi

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