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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Congress Faces Tough Choices Over Budget and Taxes

In the early hours of a Saturday morning, the Senate, led by Republicans, gave a green light to a revised budget plan. This plan is a big deal for President Trump's plans for the country. The vote was close, with 51 senators voting yes and 48 voting no. This budget plan is about more than just numbe

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

The Ups and Downs of Trump's Trade Moves and Tax Plans

While the world watches Trump's tariffs shake up the markets, a big debate is happening in the Senate. Republicans are trying to figure out how to move forward with Trump's tax plans and other big spending ideas. It's not easy for them to agree on what to do. The Senate Republicans had a tough

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Space Billionaire's Big Role: What's Next for NASA?

The Senate is set to grill Jared Isaacman, a wealthy entrepreneur, on April 9. They will decide if he should take the helm at NASA. Isaacman, who made his fortune as the head of Shift4, a payment processing company, has already been to space twice. He paid for these trips himself, using SpaceX's roc

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

The Filibuster's Future: A Senate Showdown

The filibuster, a longstanding Senate rule, is under the microscope. This rule, which needs 60 votes to get past, has been a key part of the Senate's identity. It has often been used to block legislation. It has been a big topic in recent Senate debates. The filibuster has been a key part of the Se

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Budget Showdown: Republicans and Democrats Clash Over Tax Cuts and Spending

The Senate faced a challenging night as Republicans and Democrats clashed over a budget plan. This plan is crucial for President Trump's goals, which include massive tax cuts, increased border security, and more defense spending. However, it also involves significant cuts to other government program

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

A Sudden Health Care Shake-Up

A recent court decision put a halt to a significant change in public health funding. A federal judge stepped in to stop the Department of Health and Human Services from ending $11 billion in public health grants. These funds had been supporting states during the Covid-19 pandemic. The judge's dec

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

The Senate's Budget Battle: A Clash of Priorities

The U. S. Senate has kicked off a heated debate over a massive budget plan. This plan is all about pushing forward a multitrillion-dollar package that aligns with the president's agenda. The vote was close, with 52 Republicans voting yes and 48 Democrats voting no. Only one Republican, Rand Paul, br

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Tariffs Spark Political Storm: Republicans Break Ranks

The political landscape in the US is shifting, with Republicans starting to push back against President Trump's trade policies. This comes as stock markets worldwide, including Wall Street, have taken a hit. The move has also drawn criticism from international allies. Four Republican senato

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Senate Rebukes Trump's Trade War with Canada

The United States Senate took a stand against President Donald Trump's trade policies. A resolution passed in the Senate, with support from both Republicans and Democrats, aimed to block Trump's tariffs on Canada. This move was a direct challenge to Trump's trade strategies, which have been a conten

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Endurance on the Senate Floor: The Unusual Feat of Cory Booker

The Senate floor witnessed an extraordinary event when Cory Booker delivered a marathon speech lasting 25 hours. This was not just a political statement but a test of human endurance. Booker managed to stay on his feet the entire time, without taking a break to eat, drink, or even sit down. This fea

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