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Why Trump's Sentence Hit Pause Button

November 23, 2024

In an unexpected turn, a New York judge has pushed back Donald Trump's sentencing. Why the sudden change? Trump was found guilty of 34 crimes linked to a "hush money" case before the 2016 election. His team isn't pleased and wants the case thrown out. They argue that if the judge agrees, a new trial

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Trump's Late-Night Cabinet Picks: A Closer Look

November 23, 2024

On a Friday night, President-elect Donald Trump announced several key nominations for his administration. Among the notable picks were hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, outgoing Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) for Labor Secretary, and former Texas state Representativ

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Meet Scott Bessent: The Billionaire Investor Who Might Lead the Treasury

November 23, 2024

Scott Bessent, a billionaire investor, has been chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the Treasury Department. This is a surprising move, given Bessent's history of supporting Democratic candidates and working for George Soros, a prominent Democratic donor. However, Bessent has been in Trump's cir

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UFC Boss Dana White Calls It Quits on Politics

November 23, 2024

Dana White, the CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship, has been a long-time supporter of Donald Trump. He backed Trump in the 2024 presidential race, but recent reports suggest he's had enough of politics. White expressed his disdain to The New Yorker, saying, "I'm done with this. It's gross and dis

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Week's Surprises: Bears' Loss, Smollett's Case, and City Budgets

November 23, 2024

The Chicago Bears faced yet another defeat, losing 20-19 to the Green Bay Packers. With a four-game losing streak, they're hoping to turn things around against the Minnesota Vikings. Meanwhile, the Jussie Smollett case took a turn when the Illinois Supreme Court overturned his convictions for stagin

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Why Republicans See a Long Senate Reign Ahead

November 23, 2024

Republicans are feeling confident about keeping their Senate majority for years to come. Senate GOP campaign chief Steve Daines believes their victory in the 2024 election, with 53 seats under their belt, could mean long-term control. Democrats had a tough map in 2024, but things might not get much

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Trump's TV Talents: From Fox to Cabinet

November 23, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump is assembling a Cabinet that reads more like a TV guide than a list of policy heavyweights. He's picked several faces from Fox News, including Sean Duffy for Treasury secretary and Pete Hegseth for the Pentagon. There's also Dr. Mehmet Oz, known for his health show, at t

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Mehmet Oz: From TV to Government Health Role

November 23, 2024

Former TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz has been tapped by President Trump to lead a major health agency. This surprising move shifts Dr. Oz from the screen to the center of government health policy. Known widely for his popular TV show, Oz is now tasked with overseeing health coverage for the entire na

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Who's Next for Treasury Secretary? Meet Scott Bessent

November 23, 2024

Ever wondered who might be the next Treasury Secretary? Enter Scott Bessent, a bigwig from the finance world. You might know him as the former chief investment officer at Soros Fund Management. Trump's picked him, even though they haven't officially announced it yet. Why Bessent? Well, he's been giv

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What's Next for Matt Gaetz?

November 23, 2024

Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz has decided not to return to Congress next year. He shared this news in an interview with Charlie Kirk. Gaetz had previously been considered for the role of Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump, but he withdrew from that possibility. Recently, Gae