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New York's Traffic Toll Plan: A Roadblock

February 19, 2025

The Trump administration recently pulled the plug on New York City's congestion pricing plan, which had just started to make drivers pay to enter Manhattan. This decision came from the U. S. Transportation Secretary, who argued that the federal government has control over the highways leading to Man

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Nikola's Bumpy Road to Bankruptcy

February 19, 2025

Nikola, an electric vehicle company, has hit a major roadblock. They've filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This comes after months of warnings that they were running low on cash. It's a far cry from their heyday, when they were a Wall Street darling. Back in 2020, Nikola was valued at aroun

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ICE's Detention Dilemma: Who's Really Getting Arrested?

February 19, 2025

The Trump administration has been vocal about focusing on the "worst of the worst" when it comes to immigration arrests and deportations. However, recent data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tells a different story. In the first two weeks of February, over 1, 800 people were detained

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Government Shake-Up: A Look at Job Cuts and Changes

February 19, 2025

The new government administration has started making significant changes, with thousands of federal employees losing their jobs in the first month. This isn't just happening in Washington, D. C. More than 80% of the 2. 4 million civilian federal workforce lives outside the national capital region.

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Ukraine's President Pushes Back Against Trump's Claims

February 19, 2025

In a recent turn of events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly challenged some of the statements made by former US President Donald Trump. This comes after Trump's remarks about the ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy, who was left out of key talks between the US and R

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U. S. and UAE Strengthen Ties Amid Global Tensions

February 19, 2025

The U. S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, made a significant stop in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a broader diplomatic mission. This visit was notable for being the highest-level contact between the U. S. and Russia since the start of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. The UAE has been a k

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What's the Deal with DOGE and Your Social Security Data?

February 19, 2025

Imagine this: a group called DOGE wants to peek into the massive amount of personal information stored by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This data includes everything from your name and Social Security number to your health conditions and bank details. It's like a giant digital vault fill

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New Trade War Brewing: Trump's Plan to Slap Tariffs on Cars, Chips, and Drugs

February 19, 2025

Trump is planning to slap a 25% tariff on auto imports, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals as early as April 2. This move comes after he already imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese goods and a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. He hinted that these new tariffs could go even higher over the next

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Trump's Orders Spark Exodus: A Look at the Fallout

February 19, 2025

The Trump administration is making waves, and not in a good way. A seasoned federal prosecutor, Denise Cheung, recently resigned. Why? Because she refused to follow an order from her superiors. The order? To tell a bank to seize assets without enough evidence. Cheung, who had been with the Justice D

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Trump's Border Security: A Look at His First Steps

February 19, 2025

President Trump's first days in office were marked by swift actions aimed at tightening border security. He quickly reversed policies that had allowed criminal illegal aliens into the country. His first move was to declare a national emergency at the Southwest Border. This move allowed him to resume