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Washington's Coal Plant Conundrum: A Clash of State and Federal Powers

December 18, 2025

Washington state officials are fuming over a federal order that forces a coal plant to stay open. The Department of Energy, led by President Trump, has told TransAlta to keep running its Centralia coal plant. This goes against a state law that says coal power must stop by the end of the year. The o

environment

Breaking Down a Climate Research Giant: What's Next for NCAR?

December 18, 2025

The Trump administration has a plan to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado. This is a big deal because NCAR is one of the largest centers for studying climate and weather in the U. S. Russ Vought, who works at the White House, shared this news on X. He said the N

politics

Trump's Big Speech: Can He Win Back the People?

December 18, 2025

President Trump is set to speak to the nation tonight. His approval rating is low. Many people are unhappy with the economy. They worry about prices and jobs. Trump has been talking about the economy a lot. He says it's great. But many people disagree. Trump has been traveling around. He tells peop

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Congress Says No to Limiting Trump's Venezuela Actions

December 18, 2025

In a move that surprised many, the House of Representatives recently turned down two proposals. These proposals aimed to restrict President Trump's ability to launch strikes inside Venezuela and to require congressional approval before any military action. The votes were mostly along party lines, sh

politics

Jack Smith: Trump's Legal Woes Explained

December 18, 2025

Jack Smith, a former special counsel, recently spoke to Congress about his investigations into former President Trump. He made it clear that his decisions were not influenced by Trump's political status or his run for the 2024 election. Smith's team gathered strong evidence suggesting Trump was invo

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White House Displays Controversial Plaques

December 18, 2025

The White House has added new plaques that criticize former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. These plaques are placed under portraits in the "Presidential Walk of Fame, " a recent addition to the White House colonnade. The plaque under Biden's portrait calls him "Sleepy Joe" and claims he is

business

Oracle's Michigan Data Center Deal: A Strategic Shift

December 18, 2025

Oracle Corp. has confirmed that the final talks for an equity agreement regarding their Michigan data center project are progressing as planned. Interestingly, Blue Owl Capital, a company known for financing large-scale data center projects, is not involved in this particular deal. This decision wa

politics

Trump's Prime Time Pitch: Wins and Worries

December 18, 2025

President Donald Trump is set to take the national stage this Wednesday evening. He plans to share what he sees as his biggest wins since returning to the White House. This comes at a time when many Americans are feeling the pinch of a tough economy. Republicans are also gearing up for a challenging

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White House Plaques Stir Controversy

December 18, 2025

The White House has added new plaques under photos of former presidents, taking a critical stance on Trump's Democratic predecessors. This move is unusual because the White House is usually seen as a symbol of unity. Trump, however, has used it to express his political views and rewrite history. Th

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A New Bill Takes Aim at Transgender Youth Care

December 18, 2025

A recent vote in the House has sparked controversy. A bill that could land doctors in jail for providing gender-affirming care to minors has passed. This bill, called the \'Protect Children’s Innocence Act\', was introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. It seeks to make such care a serious crime. ...