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Crypto Rules: What's Holding Up the Big Vote?

December 21, 2025

Lawmakers are still figuring out how to regulate cryptocurrency. They wanted to have a big vote on it this year, but it looks like they won't make it in time. Now, they're aiming for early 2026, but there are some big hurdles to overcome. First, there are some key disagreements. One big issue is ho

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EU and South America Trade Deal Hits Another Snag

December 19, 2025

The European Union has once again delayed signing a trade agreement with Mercosur, the South American trade bloc. This time, the signing was pushed back to January, marking yet another delay in a process that has been ongoing for 25 years. The EU's top official, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed hope

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France's Budget Battle: What's Next?

December 15, 2025

In a recent turn of events, French senators have given the green light to the 2026 budget bill. This move sets the stage for some serious talks between the Senate and the lower house of parliament later this week. The Senate, which leans conservative, voted in favor of the bill with a count of 187

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Ukraine's Fightback: Surrounding Russian Troops in Kupiansk

December 12, 2025

Ukraine has made significant progress in the war, especially in Kupiansk. This town in the Kharkiv region was thought to be under Russian control. However, Ukrainian forces have managed to retake parts of it. President Zelenskyy visited the area and praised the troops for their efforts. A Ukrainian

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Health Care Showdown: Senate Votes, but Will Anything Change?

December 11, 2025

The Senate is set to vote on two health care bills, but don't expect a breakthrough. One bill aims to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, while the other proposes replacing them with health savings accounts. Both are likely to fail, leaving millions of Americans facing higher health insura

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Europe's Big Money Move for Ukraine Hits a Snag

December 4, 2025

Europe's plan to back Ukraine with a massive financial boost is facing some serious hurdles. The idea was to use frozen Russian assets worth up to 210 billion euros to give Ukraine a strong hand in talks with Moscow. But getting all European countries on board has been tricky, especially with Hungar

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House Republicans Cool on Extending Healthcare Subsidies

November 25, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson recently shared some news with the White House. Most Republicans in the House aren't too keen on extending the extra help people get for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This chat happened over the phone with top White House staff. At the same time, Preside

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Healthcare Costs: Trump's New Plan to Extend Obamacare Subsidies

November 25, 2025

The White House is considering a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies for two more years. This comes as millions of Americans face a significant increase in healthcare costs starting in January. The proposal suggests a cap on eligibility for these subsidies at 700% of the federal poverty level. This i

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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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The Government Reopens: What Happened and What's Next?

November 15, 2025

The government has finally reopened after a record-breaking 43-day shutdown. This was the longest shutdown in U. S. history, and it left many people wondering how we got here and what comes next. The shutdown started because Democrats wanted to fight for health care subsidies. They didn't want mill