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Trump's Crypto Connections: A Look at the Money and Power

November 1, 2025

Donald Trump's recent pardon of Binance's founder, Changpeng Zhao, has raised eyebrows and sparked debates. Zhao, who pleaded guilty to money-laundering charges, was pardoned by Trump on Oct. 23. Just five days later, Binance started promoting Trump's family crypto coins, USD1 and WLFI, on its U. S.

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Graham Platner's Campaign Shake-Up: What's Going On?

October 31, 2025

Graham Platner, a 41-year-old military veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U. S. Senate. He wants to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. But first, he has to get through the Democratic primary. That includes facing off against Gov. Janet Mills and others. Lately, Platner's ca

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Spain Honors Those Hurt by Franco's Rule

October 31, 2025

Spain's current leaders recently honored those affected by the country's civil war and the long rule of General Francisco Franco. This event happened just before the 50th anniversary of Franco's death. Franco took control in 1936 after a coup against the elected government. This led to a war that l

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Government Shutdown: Who's Really to Blame?

October 31, 2025

In the midst of an ongoing government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson has been vocal about the Democrats' role in the crisis, accusing them of using vital programs as bargaining chips. He argues that essential services, such as food assistance and early education, are at risk due to the Democra

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Money Talks: Who's Backing Whom in Portage's Big Vote?

October 31, 2025

In Portage, the upcoming city council and mayoral elections are heating up, and money is playing a big role. Seven candidates are competing for three council seats, and the mayor's race is between Patricia Randall and Nasim Ansari. The main issue? A new trash hauling rule. The city recently decided

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Iraq's Election: Same Faces, Same Promises?

October 31, 2025

Iraq is getting ready for another election. But many people are not excited. They have seen this before. The same politicians promise change. But things stay the same. People are tired of hearing the same old things. Since the U. S. invasion in 2003, life in Iraq has been tough. There is a lot of c

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A Public Figure's Faith and Marriage: JD Vance's Words Spark Debate

October 31, 2025

JD Vance, the Vice President, recently found himself in the middle of a heated discussion about faith and marriage. At a Turning Point USA event, he shared his hopes for his wife, Usha, to convert to Christianity. This sparked a wave of criticism, with some accusing him of disrespecting his wife's H

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Thanksgiving Travel Troubles: What's the Hold-Up?

October 31, 2025

Thanksgiving is coming up, and things are not looking good for travel. The government is shut down, and that's causing big problems. Air traffic controllers are working without pay, and that's making people worry about delays and cancellations. At the White House, a meeting happened with important

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Food Assistance Fight: Judge Steps In

October 31, 2025

A federal judge in Boston has decided to step into a heated dispute over SNAP food assistance funds. The issue revolves around the Trump administration's decision not to use billions in emergency funds to cover food stamp benefits for millions of Americans in November. The judge, Indira Talwani, ex

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Lawmakers Clash Over Military Strikes and Transparency

October 31, 2025

Lawmakers are upset about the lack of information on recent military strikes. Democrats say they were not given enough details about the strikes on suspected drug boats. They claim the Trump administration is not being open about the reasons for these strikes. At a recent meeting, Democrats were no