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Texas Oil Bash: Big Oil's Party Under Trump

March 15, 2025

The oil industry's biggest gathering in Texas was a mix of celebration and worry. The event, held in Houston, saw industry leaders boasting about their influence and the Trump administration's support for increased energy production. The mood was upbeat, with executives praising Trump's pol

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Trade Tensions: Tesla's Warning on Tariffs

March 15, 2025

The electric vehicle giant, Tesla, has raised concerns about the potential backlash from other countries due to recent tariffs imposed by President Trump. The company highlighted that U. S. exporters are particularly vulnerable when other nations respond to American trade actions. This is not the

education

Racial Preferences or Merit? The Big Question in Education

March 15, 2025

The U. S. Department of Education has launched a big investigation into 52 universities across 41 states. The claim is that these schools are using racial preferences and stereotypes in their education programs and activities. This is a big deal because it involves some of the most prestigious unive

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Greenland Stands United Against Trump's Bold Move

March 15, 2025

Greenland, the world's largest island, is not just a giant block of ice. It's a place with its own people, culture, and history. Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark. This means Greenland manages its own local affairs, but Denmark handles the big stuff like foreign and defense policie

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South Africa's Envoy: Unwelcome in the USA

March 15, 2025

In a surprising move, South Africa's ambassador to the U. S. was suddenly declared unwelcome by the Trump administration. This decision came from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who labeled Ebrahim Rasool a "race-baiting politician" with a dislike for President Trump. This sudden shift in diplomatic

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Court Allows Trump's Anti-DEI Orders to Move Forward

March 15, 2025

A recent decision by an appeals court has allowed executive orders aimed at restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to proceed. This move comes after a series of legal challenges and setbacks. The court's decision means that while the lawsuit against these orders continues, the o

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Senate Democrats Split Over Government Funding Bill

March 15, 2025

The Senate recently passed a bill to keep the government running, but it wasn't a smooth process. The vote was 62 to 38, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans to push the measure forward. This vote highlighted a significant divide within the Democratic Party. The bill, known as a continuing resol

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Civil Rights in Schools: Parents Fight Back Against Trump's Cuts

March 15, 2025

The Trump administration is facing a legal battle over its recent decision to fire a large number of civil rights investigators and lawyers from the Department of Education. This move has sparked concerns that the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will be unable to handle complaints of discrimination in

business

Tesla's Tariff Troubles: A Double-Edged Sword

March 14, 2025

Tesla, the electric car giant, sent a letter to the Trump administration. The letter raised concerns about the impact of tariffs on their business. This was no small matter, as the company warned about possible retaliatory tariffs. The letter was unsigned and sent on official Tesla letterhead.

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Student Loans: The New Math

March 14, 2025

The recent changes to student loan policies have left many borrowers in a tough spot. Nearly 43 million Americans with federal student loan debt are now facing a significant increase in their monthly payments. This change comes as a result of the Trump administration's overhaul of the education sys