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Trump’s Pardons: Republicans Grapple with Controversy

January 22, 2025

Just hours into his presidency, Donald Trump pardoned hundreds of people involved in the January 6 Capitol attack. This decision put many Republican senators in a tight spot. Some, like Sen. James Lankford, stressed that those who harm police officers should face consequences. Others, like Sen. Thom

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Trump's Warning: Potential Economic Hits if Russia-Ukraine Conflict Persists

January 22, 2025

Former U. S. President Donald Trump recently posted on social media, cautioning Russia about possible sanctions and tariffs if the ongoing conflict with Ukraine doesn't stop soon. He suggests that ending the war through a deal is the ideal solution, but if that doesn't happen, economic penalties are

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China's New Friends: What Trump's Return Means for Global Ties

January 22, 2025

As former U. S. President Donald Trump makes his way back to the political scene, China is noticing a shift among some of America's longstanding allies. Nations like Japan, India, and the United Kingdom are starting to cozy up to China, looking for better diplomatic and trade relationships. This cha

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Birthright Citizenship Shift: Who’s Affected?

January 22, 2025

President Trump's recent announcement aims to adjust birthright citizenship rules in the United States. For over 150 years, the Constitution has granted automatic citizenship to babies born on American soil. However, the new executive order seeks to change this, affecting not just undocumented immig

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Bishop Speaks Up for Immigrants and LGBTQ+ Kids at Inaugural Prayer Service

January 22, 2025

On Tuesday, as President Donald J. Trump started his first full day in office, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the head of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, made a surprising request. She asked the president to show kindness towards immigrants and LGBTQ+ children. This moment happened during a church

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Federal DEI Staffers Put on Emergency Leave

January 22, 2025

In a sudden move, the White House has ordered all employees in federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices to take paid administrative leave effective immediately. This action is part of a series of changes from the new administration, following through on a campaign promise to limit DEI

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Trump's Crypto Antics: A Red Flag for Investors

January 22, 2025

President Donald Trump and his wife just launched their own memecoins, $TRUMP and $MELANIA. While these tokens saw a quick rise in value, they've since plummeted. Some crypto execs are worried this isn't good for the industry's reputation. They think a president should focus on running the country,

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Trump Pushes for More Executions: Is It Fair or Vengeful?

January 22, 2025

Former President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that doubles down on the use of the death penalty. The order instructs the attorney general to seek death sentences for certain crimes, like murders of law enforcement officers and crimes by undocumented immigrants. Trump also wants to over

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News Flash: Trump's Deportation Plan Gets a Boost

January 22, 2025

Hey there, did you know that the Trump administration has just broadened the powers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers? Now, these officers can speed up the removal of certain undocumented immigrants who can't prove they've been in the U. S. for more than two years. This policy is

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Trump's Dealmaking: A New China Connection?

January 22, 2025

Donald Trump's return to the White House has many expecting U. S. -China relations to get worse. His first term was tough on China, and his team includes strong China critics. Plus, the Biden administration's moves didn't help. But what if there's a surprise? Could Trump, who loves deals, make a big