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Billionaires Target Government Diversity Programs

December 23, 2024

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two wealthy businessmen appointed to cut government waste, are expected to suggest erasing all spending on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies. This could impact offices like the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & In

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Trump Wants Texas Congressman Challenged Over Debt Ceiling Stance

December 20, 2024

President Donald Trump has called for a primary challenger to take on U. S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, blasting him for standing against lifting the debt ceiling without restrictions. Roy, known for his passion for slashing federal spending, has advocated for limits on future spending before agreeing t

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Energy Deal Stalls: Senate Senators Blame House GOP

December 17, 2024

Senators Joe Manchin (I-W. Va. ) and Tom Carper (D-Del. ) have announced that their push to include “permitting reform” in important legislation this year has failed. They both pointed the finger at House Republicans. Manchin said it was unfortunate that the U. S. was missing out on a significant ch

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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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Why Some Worry About Kash Patel at the FBI's Helm

December 14, 2024

Former FBI staff are raising concerns about Donald Trump's pick for the next FBI director, Kash Patel. They fear he could have immense power, as typical checks on the FBI director’s authority might disappear. Patel, who has called for shutting down the FBI headquarters, is likely to have the support

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Are Democrats in Trouble? A Closer Look

December 11, 2024

The Democratic Party is facing a tough time. Many people are not happy with the party's future. A survey by Pew Research showed that Republicans are more hopeful about their party's future than Democrats. Ken Martin, a key Democrat, admitted that people now think Republicans care more about the work

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Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Takes a Spill at Lunch

December 11, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, had a fall during the Senate Republican lunch on Tuesday. The cause and severity of the fall are still unknown. Two medical responders briefly visited his office but have since left. Newly elected Senate Republican Leader John Thune, who will take over f

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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

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Hakeem Jeffries Speaks Out: A New Perspective on Pardons

December 6, 2024

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is set to address the public Friday morning. This comes just a few days after President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, stirring controversy across the political spectrum. The president believes the charges were politically motivated, but some Democrats wo

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President Biden's Pardon for Hunter: A Legacy in Question

December 3, 2024

President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, just before his sentencing on gun and tax charges has sparked a lot of talk. Many people aren't surprised, though, knowing the president's personal struggles with his sons' past. But this move has some wondering if it's a good idea. Some say