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Maine's Mixed Reactions to King's Shutdown Decision

November 16, 2025

Senator Angus King faced backlash for his vote to conclude the 41-day government shutdown. Across Maine, protests erupted, and his offices received angry calls and threats. Critics accused him of betrayal, with comments like "Time to retire" and "Traitor" flooding online spaces. Despite the uproar,

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Senators Backtrack on Controversial Lawsuit Provision

November 14, 2025

A recent law has sparked a debate among Republican senators. This law lets them sue the government for not telling them when their phone records were checked. This happened during an investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack. Most senators say they won't use this law to get money. They beli

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The Unseen Battle: A Man's Fight for Justice

April 19, 2025

In the heart of Washington, a senator returned from a mission to El Salvador. His goal? To secure the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man wrongfully deported and imprisoned. The senator, Chris Van Hollen, made it clear that this case is about more than just one individual. It's about the principl

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Why Some Republicans Are Pushing Back on Trump's Canada Tariffs

April 2, 2025

In the early hours of Wednesday, former President Trump took to Truth Social to criticize four Republican senators. He was worried they might team up with Democrats to block his plans. These senators were Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul from Kentucky, Susan Collins from Maine, and Lisa Murkowski from

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SpaceX's Starlink: A Potential Conflict of Interest?

March 18, 2025

In the world of aviation, there's a lot of talk about a possible conflict of interest involving Elon Musk. The spotlight is on how his company, SpaceX, is involved in upgrading the U. S. Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control system. This is a big deal because it involves a lot of m

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Tariffs Trigger Disagreement Against Republicans

February 4, 2025

Mitch McConnell was quick to out a bold statement regarding the most recent Trump-approved tariffs but many republican party members are leading the way in supporting that decision which came with the declaration that Trump believes tariffs are going to produce some indescribable effects. With tarif

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Robert Kennedy Jr. 's HHS Nomination: A Stormy Path

December 17, 2024

Robert Kennedy Jr. , the latest pick for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is set to meet with a slew of Republican senators this week. This comes as Trump holds his first post-election news conference, looking optimistic. One key issue Kennedy faces is his h

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Why Are People So Angry at Health Insurance Companies?

December 16, 2024

Senator Bernie Sanders recently spoke about the tragic murder of a health insurance CEO and the growing frustration people feel towards the industry. He emphasized that violence is never the answer, but acknowledged that many people are upset with how health insurance companies operate. The shootin

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Will These Republican Senators Face Primaries in 2026?

December 16, 2024

Five Republican senators are under scrutiny, as the 2026 midterms approach and party dynamics shift. These senators' past decisions and viewpoints may lead to primary challenges. Joni Ernst, a senator from Iowa, is facing heat for her stance on Trump's Pentagon pick. Steve Deace, a conservative med

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Republicans Face Off: Trump’s Picks vs. D. C. 's Old Guard

December 6, 2024

The recent election results were clear: people wanted change. Yet, some Republican senators aren’t on board. They’re blocking President Trump’s cabinet picks, that would bring in a new and needed watchdog mentality. Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Pete Hegseth for defense secretary were solid ch