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Chicago's Big Money Move Hits a Snag

December 17, 2025

Chicago's mayor, Brandon Johnson, has a plan to borrow a huge amount of money. He wants to sell bonds worth $3. 8 billion. But not everyone is on board with this idea. One city council member, Alderman Bill Conway, is pushing back. He thinks the amount is too high. He wants to cut it down by more t

environment

Coastal States Push Back Against Offshore Drilling Plans

November 23, 2025

The Trump administration has big plans for offshore drilling. They want to open up areas along the coasts of California, Florida, and Alaska for oil and gas exploration. This move is part of a larger push to boost U. S. energy production and jobs. But not everyone is on board. California and Florid

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Indiana Senate Puts Brakes on Trump's Redistricting Push

November 15, 2025

Indiana's Senate has decided not to vote on a new congressional map that President Trump wanted. This means two districts that usually vote for Democrats will stay the same for the next election. The Senate's leader, Rodric Bray, said there aren't enough votes to make this happen, so they won't meet

politics

Chicago's Mayor Makes Budget Moves, But Will It Be Enough?

November 14, 2025

Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson is trying to make his $16. 6 billion budget work by making some changes. He's facing a lot of pushback, though, and it's not clear if these changes will be enough to get the support he needs from the City Council. One of the big changes is about a tax on businesses.

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Florida's Gun Laws: A Closer Look at Open Carry and Its Effects

September 23, 2025

Florida has long been known for its strict gun laws, particularly its ban on openly carrying firearms in public. This ban has been in place since the 1980s, but it's not the first time the state has tried to restrict open carry. In fact, Florida first banned open carry way back in 1893. The ban was

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Senate Moves Trump's Spending Plan Forward Amid GOP Disagreements

June 29, 2025

The Senate took a big step late Saturday night, pushing President Donald Trump's spending plan forward. The vote was close, with 51 senators in favor and 49 against. Two Republicans, Thom Tillis and Rand Paul, joined Democrats in opposing the move. Trump quickly celebrated the win on Truth Social, c

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Italy's Big Vote on Citizenship Rules

June 8, 2025

Italy is in the middle of a big decision. Citizens are voting on whether to make it easier for foreigners to become Italian citizens. This vote is a big deal because it could change how long people need to live in Italy before they can apply for citizenship. The current rule says that people from o

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Progressive Powerhouse: Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Rally Colorado

March 23, 2025

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two prominent progressive figures, recently made waves in Colorado. They drew massive crowds with their "Fighting Oligarchy Tour. " This tour is all about pushing back against what they see as the harmful influence of billionaires and big corporations on

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Jails and Crime: What's the Deal?

March 13, 2025

New Yorkers are worried about crime. They are happy that the new police commissioner is trying to fix the problem. But, some people in power want to close down Rikers Island, the city's main jail. They think jails are bad and want to let more people out. They believe that jails do not help keep peop

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Trust Issues: The Controversial Pick for Health Secretary

February 13, 2025

The U. S. Senate is set to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new health secretary. This decision comes despite major concerns from both political parties and the medical community. Kennedy, a 71-year-old environmental lawyer, is known for his controversial views on vaccines. He has spent years sp