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Trump's Big Moves: A Day of Controversy and Conflict

February 20, 2025

On a busy Wednesday, Donald Trump made headlines with a series of controversial actions and statements. The day started with a heated exchange between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump labeled Zelenskyy a "dictator" and warned him to act quickly or risk losing his country. Thi

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Health Shake-Up: Controversial Figure Takes the Helm

February 14, 2025

In a surprising move, the Senate recently confirmed a well-known figure with controversial views on vaccines as the new head of the Health and Human Services Department. This person, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is a prominent skeptic of vaccines and has a history of questioning their safety and efficacy

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Education in the Balance: Trump's Plan and McMahon's Mission

February 14, 2025

The Department of Education is in a state of uncertainty. President Trump has been hinting at shutting it down for a while, and now he might actually do it. He's already signed a bunch of education-related executive orders and is thinking about taking more drastic steps. This week, the Department of

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Minnesota Senate Seat Shake-Up: Smith Steps Down, New Faces Emerge

February 13, 2025

Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota has decided not to run for re-election. This news has sparked a flurry of activity among potential candidates from both major political parties. The Democratic Party is facing a tough challenge in trying to regain control of the Senate, where Republicans currently hol

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RFK Jr. 's Big Win: A Controversial Health Chief

February 13, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the Senate has given the green light to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take the helm at the Department of Health and Human Services. This decision came after a heated debate and a close vote of 52-48, mostly along party lines. Mitch McConnell, a key Republican senator from

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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

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Linda McMahon's Education Mission

February 13, 2025

Linda McMahon is in a tough spot. She's been chosen to lead the Department of Education, but there's a catch. The president who picked her wants the department to be shut down. This is an unusual situation, as the person in charge of an organization is being asked to dismantle it. McMahon's

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A Surprising Pick for National Intelligence

February 13, 2025

The Senate recently confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as the new director of national intelligence. This decision came after a close vote of 52 to 48, showing how much influence President Trump has over Republican senators. Gabbard was sworn in just hours after the vote, in the Oval Office. Gabbard's

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Tulsi Gabbard's Big Win: From Congress to National Intelligence

February 12, 2025

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, just got a big promotion. The Senate voted to make her the new director of national intelligence. This is a big deal because she was one of President Trump's most controversial picks. The vote was close, 52-48, with most senators voting along party l

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RFK Jr. 's Health Secretary Bid: A Surprising Twist in Politics

February 12, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , known for his vocal stance against vaccines, has moved one step closer to becoming the nation's health secretary. This happened after a Senate vote that aligned along party lines. This vote sets the stage for a final confirmation vote, likely t