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Vaccine Debates: A Look at Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's Confirmation Hearing

January 29, 2025

Buzz about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's past statements on vaccines is spreading fast ahead of his Senate confirmation hearing for a big job. He wants to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Newsweek tried to get a comment from Kennedy himself. This situation matters because President D

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Pete Hegseth: From Fox News to Defense Secretary

January 25, 2025

Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, has been confirmed as the new U. S. Defense Secretary. The Senate vote was unusually close, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 50-50 tie. Some senators had concerns about Hegseth's experience and past allegations. Three Republican senat

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Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth: A Close Senate Vote

January 25, 2025

The Senate is about to vote on whether Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military vet, will become the next defense secretary. Some Republicans are expected to vote against him, making the outcome uncertain. Hegseth has faced controversies, including accusations of heavy drinking and sexual

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Pete Hegseth's Secret Settlement: A Closer Look

January 25, 2025

You might be wondering why Pete Hegseth, a guy who was up for a big job with the government, would pay a woman $50, 000. Well, let's dive into it. This all started back in 2017 when a woman accused him of rape. Now, Pete says this accusation is false, and he paid the woman to keep things quiet. He w

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Immigration and Crime: Teller County Sheriff's Update

January 24, 2025

In Teller County, Colorado, the sheriff is set to address the public about illegal immigration and crime. The focus will be on recent arrests of undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activities. Earlier this week, KRDO13 Investigates reported that Sheriff Mikesell's deputies apprehended three

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Pete Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Moves Forward

January 24, 2025

The U. S. Senate took a big step towards confirming Pete Hegseth as the new defense secretary on Thursday. The vote was close, with 51 senators in favor and 49 against. Only two Republicans, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, joined the Democrats in opposing his nomination. Murkowski raised concerns

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The Senate's Green Light for Trump's CIA Pick

January 24, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the Senate voted in favor of John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman, as the new CIA director under President Trump. The vote tally was 74-25, with an unexpected 21 Democrats joining the Republican side. Ratcliffe, who served as the director of national intelligenc

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Shocking Claims: Pete Hegseth's Sister-in-Law Speaks Out

January 22, 2025

Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host nominated for defense secretary, is facing serious allegations from his former sister-in-law. In her affidavit to the Senate, Danielle Hegseth claims that Pete was abusive to his second wife, Samantha. She said she saw and heard enough to believe Pete is not fit

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Big Changes on the Hill: A House Speaker's New Challenge

January 17, 2025

In the hustle and bustle of Capitol Hill, Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a tough new challenge. A recent shakeup in a key House committee has caused a stir among Republicans. Johnson decided to replace the chair of the House Intelligence Committee with someone new, upsetting some GOP members who sup

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Florida's New Senate Powerhouse: Meet Ashley Moody

January 17, 2025

Imagine this: a lawyer turned judge, then attorney general, and now, Florida's newest senator. That's the story of Ashley Moody, who's taking over Marco Rubio's seat in the U. S. Senate. Governor Ron DeSantis picked Moody, praising her as a tough prosecutor ready to tackle big issues like immigratio