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Why is Elon Musk Poking Around the Treasury?

February 2, 2025

Things got heated at the Treasury Department recently. On Friday, news broke that David A. Lebryk, a respected career staffer, abruptly retired. Why? Was it because he was getting tired of the work? No way. Others say he left because of a power struggle. It was between him and the Department of Gove

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Aid Uncertainty - What Happens Now?

February 2, 2025

In Uganda and South Sudan, millions rely on US aid for survival, education, and health. The Trump administration has suspended most of this aid. Children in Uganda have received free education, funded by the US. Though the idea is to prevent misuse of funds, this pause could have long lasting eff

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Bitcoin fever hits Berlin: Can Trump boost crypto dreams in a Salvadoran town?

February 2, 2025

In a small town nestled in the mountains of El Salvador, something different is brewing. Bitcoin, the digital currency, has taken root in Berlin, a place known for its coffee plantations. Over a hundred local businesses, from cozy cafes to bustling grocery stores, now accept this modern form of mone

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Trump's Crypto Coin: A Bumpy Ride for Early Investors

February 2, 2025

Cryptocurrency has become a buzzword, and former President Donald Trump is no stranger to this trend. He has ventured into the world of digital currency, launching a coin named after himself. Unfortunately, this move hasn't been smooth sailing for everyone involved. The initial excitement was palpa

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Unexpected Ally: J. D. Vance's Support For Ramaswamy candidacy

February 2, 2025

Two weeks ago, Jai Chabria and Andy Surabian, two veteran GOP operatives, began to support Vivek Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy, former official at president's administration and a billionaire, is running for Ohio's governor. Well-known figures in the trump administration and Ramaswamy have a connec

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The Boss Who Refused to Fire

February 2, 2025

A significant shakeup hit the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID). A high-ranking employee, Mr. Gottlieb, found himself on the outs after refusing to follow orders to immediately terminate a group of employees without due process. DOGE was the culprit. Why the big change? The new a

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Funding Purchase of Protection Frozen

February 2, 2025

When a government decides to shut down financial support for vital medical aid the effects can be wide ranging. Funding for health and reproductive aid in the form of condoms in Gaza was frozen without notice. Condoms were a part of a humanitarian aid program and this decision created speculation.

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New Face at Democratic Helm

February 2, 2025

Ken Martin, a well-known figure in Minnesota's political scene, just landed the top job at the national Democratic Party. He is replacing a chair who has recently retired. This is a big deal while everyone is still recovering from the heavy losses of 2024. Earlier that year Ken Martin got more tha

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USAID in Turmoil: What's Happening and Why It Matters

February 2, 2025

The future of the USAID agency hangs by a thread. Why is the government ordering massive changes? It's all very complicated. USAID, the heart of the country's humanitarian aid efforts abroad, faces a significant overhaul. This time, the shakeup is different. The Trump administration has put USAID

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Crash Conspiracy

February 2, 2025

The crash near Washington's airport in January 2017 sent shockwaves through the aviation world. "Was Trump to blame? " some asked, pointing to his recent policy shake-ups. "Did he cause the crash? " Many online users were quick to blame Trump's fresh policies for the tragedy. Firstly, those in cha