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Congress Takes Action Over Venezuela Strikes

December 9, 2025

Lawmakers in the U. S. are taking a stand. They want more details about military actions in Venezuela. They might cut travel funds for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if he doesn't share unedited videos of strikes on boats. This is all part of a big defense bill. It's likely to pass soon. The bill i

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Moon Race: Can the U. S. Beat China Back to the Moon?

December 5, 2025

The U. S. is in a tight spot. China is making big moves to send people to the Moon. Meanwhile, the U. S. is still figuring out its next steps with the Artemis program. Lawmakers are starting to worry that China might beat the U. S. back to the Moon. They're asking tough questions about how to speed

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The Voice of America is being silenced

June 21, 2025

The Voice of America is under threat. A top advisor to the former president has taken big steps to shrink the agency. This agency is responsible for spreading news around the world. It's been a big part of U. S. efforts to share information with countries that don't have free media. The advisor, Kar

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Frozen Funds: The Battle Over Electric Vehicle Money

May 23, 2025

The Trump administration is in a heated debate with a government watchdog over funds meant for electric vehicle charging stations. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report claiming that the Trump administration is breaking the law by not spending money as directed by Congress. Th

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Newark's Mayor in Hot Water After Detention Center Visit

May 12, 2025

A heated situation unfolded in New Jersey when Newark's mayor found himself in trouble with federal agents. The mayor, Ras Baraka, was taken into custody after visiting an immigration detention center. This center, Delaney Hall, has been a point of contention for some time. It is a large facility wi

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Silencing Signals: Congress' Oversight Blocked

April 30, 2025

The House of Representatives, led by Republicans, has stopped an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app. This app allows for encrypted messaging. Hegseth is accused of sharing sensitive military information about operations in Yemen in March. This information was

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Regulatory Red Tape: How the Biden-Harris Administration's Overbearing Rules are Suffocating Small Businesses

September 15, 2024

The House Committee on Small Business is set to hold a markup on seven bills aimed at tackling the Biden-Harris administration's alleged overregulation of small businesses. According to a report by the committee, the administration has imposed $1.7 trillion in regulations on small businesses, equiva