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A Surprising Win in Pennsylvania's State Senate

March 26, 2025

Pennsylvania's political landscape saw a significant shift when a Democrat secured a state senate seat in a district that strongly supported Donald Trump. This victory, achieved by James Malone, is a clear indication of the changing tides in American politics. The 36th senatorial district, which fav

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Space Billionaire: The Next NASA Boss?

March 22, 2025

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, is in the running to lead NASA. He's not your typical space agency head. He's a businessman, a pilot, and has even commanded two big space missions. A group of nearly 30 former NASA astronauts think he's the right person for the job. They sent a letter to

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A Moment That Shaped Supreme Court History

March 19, 2025

In 1987, a seemingly simple question had a big impact on the future of the Supreme Court. It was September 19, and Robert Bork was in the hot seat. He had spent five long days testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee had even called a special Saturday meeting for a final round

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Dr. Oz's Tax Tangle: A Clash of Views

March 15, 2025

The spotlight is on Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is up for a big job. He is nominated to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. But there's a twist. Some Democrats think he might not have paid his fair share of Social Security and Medicare taxes. They say he paid very little in 2022 and nothing

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Senate Democrats Split Over Government Funding Bill

March 15, 2025

The Senate recently passed a bill to keep the government running, but it wasn't a smooth process. The vote was 62 to 38, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans to push the measure forward. This vote highlighted a significant divide within the Democratic Party. The bill, known as a continuing resol

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Dr. Oz's Big Day on Capitol Hill

March 14, 2025

Dr. Mehmet Oz is set to face some tough questions on Capitol Hill. He's up for a big job, leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. This means he'd be in charge of a huge amount of money, nearly $1. 5 trillion, for federal healthcare spending. That's a lot of cash to manage. Oz is known for hi

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TV Doctor Oz Faces Senate: Can He Fix America's Health Insurance?

March 14, 2025

The Senate Finance Committee is about to have a chat with Dr. Mehmet Oz. Oz is a well-known TV doctor. He was a heart surgeon, but he became famous on TV. He had a show called "The Dr. Oz Show" where he talked about health and sold stuff like supplements and health insurance plans. Now, he

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The CDC's New Chief: A Nomination Withdrawn

March 14, 2025

The White House has pulled the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon to head the CDC. This decision came just hours before Weldon's confirmation hearing. The reason? There weren't enough votes to confirm him. Weldon had been a controversial pick from the start. He had a history of questioning vaccine safety

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Senate Democrats: To Shut Down or Not to Shut Down?

March 13, 2025

Senate Democrats are in a tough spot. They have to decide whether to help Republicans pass a funding bill or block it and risk a government shutdown. This decision comes as the deadline for a shutdown looms. The House has already approved a bill to fund agencies through September. This bill was pas

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The CDC Nomination That Never Was

March 13, 2025

The White House recently decided to withdraw the nomination of Dr. David Weldon to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The decision came just before Weldon's scheduled confirmation hearing. The reason for this abrupt change? Weldon lacked the necessary votes to secure the position. ...