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Trump's Plan to Fire Watchdog Hits a Snag

February 22, 2025

In a surprising move, the Supreme Court recently decided to keep Hampton Dellinger, the head of an independent agency that looks into whistleblower claims, in his job for a bit longer. This decision came after President Donald Trump tried to fire Dellinger shortly after returning to the White House.

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USAID Staffers Face Uncertain Future as Judge Allows Trump Administration's Plan

February 22, 2025

A federal judge has given the green light to the Trump administration's plan to significantly reduce the number of USAID staffers both in the United States and abroad. This decision allows the administration to start the countdown for USAID workers overseas to return to the U. S. within 30 days, all

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Elon Musk's Chain Saw Moment at CPAC

February 22, 2025

Elon Musk made a bold entrance at the Conservative Political Action Conference. The event was buzzing with excitement. Everyone was talking about the man with a cat on his shoulder. But Musk's appearance was something else. He was holding a chain saw high in the air. It was a strange sight. The crow

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Ukraine's Path to Peace: Four Different Approaches

February 22, 2025

Ukraine's conflict with Russia has been ongoing for years, and various experts have proposed different strategies to achieve peace. One approach, suggested by the Center for European Policy Analysis, involves applying maximum pressure on Russia. This strategy includes providing Ukraine with immediat

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Shaking Up the FBI: Kash Patel's Big Move

February 22, 2025

Kash Patel, the newly appointed FBI Director, has big plans. He wants to move around 1, 500 employees out of Washington, D. C. Some will go to field offices across the country, while others will head to a new bureau facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Patel believes this will help the FBI focus more on

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Senate Republicans Push Through Budget Plan for Trump's Immigration Agenda

February 22, 2025

Senate Republicans recently pushed through a $340 billion budget plan early Friday morning, after a grueling all-night session. This move was met with strong opposition from Democrats, who tried to halt the process with numerous amendments. The vote was largely along party lines, with 52 Republicans

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When Words Collide: The AP's Stand Against White House Restrictions

February 22, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the Associated Press (AP) has taken legal action against three officials from the Trump administration. The lawsuit, filed in a Washington, D. C. federal court, challenges the White House's decision to limit AP's access to presidential events. This move comes after th

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Shake-Up at ICE: New Boss, Same Old Mission

February 22, 2025

ICE, the agency in charge of deportations, has a new acting director. Caleb Vitello, who had been leading the agency, has been moved to a different role. He will now oversee all field and enforcement operations. This change comes as the administration is frustrated with the pace of deportations. The

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Mistaken Body Release Threatens Ceasefire

February 22, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was shaken when the wrong body was released. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was furious. He called it a "cruel and malicious violation" of the ceasefire agreement. The body was supposed to be an Israeli mother of two boy

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Trump's Second Term: A New Era of Tough Talk and Action

February 22, 2025

Trump's second term has kicked off with a bang, showing the world that the United States is ready to take a tougher stance on global issues. Less than a month in, the administration has already made waves with its aggressive foreign policy. Trump is sending a clear message: the U. S. will not tolera