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Lawmakers Move to Stop Potential Venezuela Attack

November 7, 2025

Senators are set to vote on a resolution that could prevent President Trump from attacking Venezuela without Congress's say-so. This comes after officials admitted they lack legal grounds for striking Venezuelan land, despite recent U. S. strikes on boats near Venezuela's coast. The resolution, led

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Maine's Senate Race: Experience vs. Emotion

November 5, 2025

In the upcoming Democratic Senate primary in Maine, voters are at a crossroads. They must decide between a seasoned politician and a candidate who ignites passion. Many believe the party should rally behind the candidate who evokes hope and understanding. The candidate leading in the polls has a so

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Who's Really Funding Trump's Ballroom?

November 4, 2025

A senator is raising eyebrows about some big-name donors who've been quietly backing President Donald Trump's ballroom project at the White House. These donors have been keeping their identities under wraps, and Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut wants to know why. The White House had prom

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Political Gridlock: Who's to Blame for the SNAP Funding Crisis?

November 4, 2025

The government shutdown is causing real problems, especially with SNAP food assistance. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is pointing fingers at President Trump and Republicans, saying they're using hungry Americans as pawns. He's not happy about partial benefits being handed out, especially with

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Mixing Family and Politics: A Look at Dan Osborn's Campaign Finances

November 3, 2025

Dan Osborn, a senator running for re-election, has sparked some raised eyebrows. His campaign funds have been used to pay his wife's company in Wyoming. This has sparked questions about the mix of family and politics. Osborn's campaign committee has paid his wife's company over $30, 000. The compan

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Political Gridlock: Who Will Blink First?

November 3, 2025

The U. S. government shutdown is dragging on, with no end in sight. It's been 33 days, and the two main parties are stuck in a deadlock. Republicans are pushing to reopen the government, but Democrats are holding firm, demanding talks on health care subsidies first. President Donald Trump is putting

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James Comey's Fight Against False Claims: A Legal Battle

October 31, 2025

James Comey, the former head of the FBI, is in a tough spot. He's facing a criminal case from the Trump administration. They say he lied during a Senate hearing in 2020. But Comey says he told the truth. His lawyers say the questions he was asked were confusing. They argue that Comey couldn't have l

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A Doctor's Big Day: Baby or Senate Hearing?

October 31, 2025

The Senate was all set to grill Dr. Casey Means, the new surgeon general pick, but life had other plans. She went into labor, so the hearing got postponed. No one's mad, though. A baby is pretty important. Dr. Means is a big deal in the health world. She's got her own ideas about how to tackle chro

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Senate Challenges Trump's Global Trade Moves

October 30, 2025

The Senate recently made a strong statement against President Trump's global tariffs. This was the third time in one week that the Senate opposed the president's trade policies. The vote was tight, with 51 senators voting to block the tariffs and 47 against. Some Republicans, including Mitch McConne

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Dr. Casey Means: A New Take on Health and a Delayed Senate Hearing

October 30, 2025

Dr. Casey Means, the chosen candidate for the surgeon general position, had her confirmation hearing postponed. Why? She went into labor. This unexpected event happened just hours before she was supposed to appear before the Senate health committee. No one knows when the hearing will be rescheduled.