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Government Shutdown Drama: A Tale of Politics, Money and Chaos

April 4, 2026

The U. S. government hit a pause button in the fall, shutting down for 43 days – the longest ever – until a deal let most agencies run through January. That stop‑gap was meant to ease into a longer agreement, but events in Minnesota shook the plans. Immigration agents killed Alex Pretti, and Senate

politics

Families Push for New Homeland Security Leader

March 24, 2026

A coalition of families who have lost loved ones to crimes by undocumented migrants is urging senators to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. The group, known for giving a voice to those affected by border issues, sent a letter to Senate leaders John Thune an

politics

Senate Moves Closer to Approving New Homeland Security Chief

March 23, 2026

The U. S. Senate just took a big step toward confirming a new leader for the Department of Homeland Security. On Sunday, lawmakers voted 54 to 37 to end debate on the appointment, which means a final decision could happen as early as Monday. If approved, the nominee—Republican Senator Markwayne Mull

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New DHS Leader Faces Big Test After Narrow Committee Vote

March 19, 2026

Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, just got past the first big hurdle in his journey to head the Department of Homeland Security. The Senate committee that reviews these appointments threw out a narrow 8‑to‑7 vote in his favor. All Republicans on the panel voted yes except for Rand Paul, who

entertainment

A Curiosity Spot in South Minneapolis

March 19, 2026

The shop called Hunt and Gather sits in south Minneapolis. Its owner, Kristi Stratton, curates a mix of old textiles, art books, and big letters that she rescued from nearby businesses. She says the place shows her bright personality. People come for its odd finds. Celebrities such as Sher

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Rain Stops the Red Sox’s Spring Training Game

March 16, 2026

A rainstorm made a planned match between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles impossible to play. The game, which was set for 6:05 p. m. at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, had to be called off because heavy rain and storms were coming across southwest Florida that day. The organizers decided n

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Government Ads Raise Questions Over Money and Connections

March 7, 2026

Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal are asking three companies that landed a $220 million advertising deal to explain how they might have helped former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski make money. The firms involved are Safe America Media, People Who

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A Look at the DHS Hearing and Its Big Questions

March 3, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for almost a month because lawmakers couldn’t agree on a budget or new rules for immigration officers. Kristi Noem, the DHS secretary, will speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about how this pause hurts everyday people. For exa

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Faith‑Driven Politics: A New Kind of Democratic Message

March 3, 2026

In a Texas rally that mixed music, faith and politics, candidate James Talarico delivered a speech aimed at bringing progressive Christians into the Democratic fold. The event began with a pastor urging peace and unity, setting a tone that Talarico would build on. He appeared in casual attire, engag

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Celebrating Stars on February 23

February 23, 2026

February 23 marks a special day for many actors, singers and musicians. The birthday list is packed with familiar names that have entertained audiences in film, television and music. At the top of the list is Kristin Davis, who turns 61 today. She made a memorable appearance in the 2006 remake of