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Crypto Advocates Question Candidates Ahead of 2026 Elections

November 25, 2025

A group supporting crypto is asking politicians running for office in 2026 about their views on digital money. They want to know if these candidates support crypto, have used it, or understand how it works. The group, Stand With Crypto, sent a survey to many candidates. They asked about topics like

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Trump Family's Crypto Bet Goes Bust: A $1 Billion Lesson in Risk

November 25, 2025

The Trump family's financial portfolio has taken a serious hit, losing about $1 billion in recent months. This drop is largely due to the declining value of cryptocurrencies, which the family has heavily invested in. According to Bloomberg News, their net worth has gone from $7. 7 billion to $6. 7 b

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Justice Prevails: Legal Flaws Lead to Dismissal of Charges

November 24, 2025

A federal judge recently made a significant ruling. She dismissed criminal charges filed against James Comey and Letitia James. The reason? The judge found that the person who initiated these charges, Lindsey Halligan, was not properly appointed to her position. Halligan was supposed to serve as th

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Ukraine Peace Talks: A Closer Look at the Challenges

November 24, 2025

The United States has proposed a 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, but it's facing some serious hurdles. The Kremlin hasn't even commented on the recent talks in Geneva, and European leaders feel left out because they weren't consulted when the plan was drafted. They're also skeptical about the plan'

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The Justice Department's Shake-Up: What's Really Happening?

November 24, 2025

The Justice Department (DoJ) is going through big changes. Some say these changes are not good. The number of lawyers working there has dropped a lot. About 5, 500 lawyers and other workers have left since the current administration started. This includes people who were fired, quit, or took early r

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Peace Talks: US and Ukraine Make Progress, But Big Decisions Are Left

November 24, 2025

The US and Ukraine have been working on a new peace plan. They've come up with a 19-point draft, but the really tough decisions are still up in the air. These decisions will be made by the presidents of both countries. The talks were intense but productive. Both sides felt good about the progress t

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Trump's Controversial Remarks Spark Concerns and Debates

November 24, 2025

A recent social media outburst by former President Donald Trump has stirred up quite a storm. His posts, suggesting severe consequences for six Democrats who reminded troops about their duty to refuse illegal orders, have sparked a heated debate. The Democrats, including Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Rep

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Arizona Senator Faces Pentagon Probe Over Controversial Military Video

November 24, 2025

Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy Captain, is under Pentagon scrutiny. This comes after he appeared in a video urging military personnel to reject unlawful commands. The Pentagon stated they are looking into "serious allegations of misconduct" against Kelly. They mentioned possible actions, like rec

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A Colonel's Journey: From U. S. Training to Ukraine's Battlefields

November 24, 2025

A Russian colonel, Andrei Demurenko, returned to active duty in 2023, at the age of 67, to fight in Ukraine. He believed leaders should share the hardships of their soldiers. So, he visited the frontlines, crawling through trenches in the rain and sleeping in mud, while artillery boomed in the dista

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Judge's Elvis Antics Lead to Early Retirement

November 24, 2025

In a small courtroom near St. Louis, Judge Matthew Thornhill was known for his unusual habits. He often wore an Elvis Presley wig and played the King's music during court. This behavior caught the attention of the state board. They decided Thornhill's actions were not suitable for a judge. They reac