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When Donald Trump won the U. S. presidency again, the global community thought they had a good idea of what to anticipate. Diplomats worldwide were focusing on the actions of his administration, rather than Trump’s words. Larger countries were crafting strategies to either counter or lessen the impa

A Look at Jimmy Carter's Legacy After His Death

Former President Jimmy Carter, who held office from 1977 to 1981, is lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda ahead of his funeral. He faced numerous challenges during his presidency, including economic problems and international crises. Despite losing his reelection bid to Ronald Reagan, he gained a n

Did Politics Fuel Leaks on Trump's Nursing Home Probes?

Imagine this: just days before the 2020 election, some big shots in the Justice Department under Trump's first term spilled the beans on secret investigations into Covid-19 deaths at nursing homes in Democratic states like New York and New Jersey. Why? Well, an inspector general's report suggests it

Zuckerberg's Surprise Shift: From Censorship to Free Speech

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook and Instagram, has taken a surprising turn. On Tuesday, he announced that he’s ending fact-checking on his platforms in the US. This sudden shift left many people confused, as it aligns with Trump’s views. Zuckerberg’s politics have shifted right, but this isn’t

Judge Aileen Cannon's Latest Move: Obstructing Justice?

A U. S. District Judge, Aileen Cannon, has been making some unusual decisions favoring former President Donald Trump. Her latest? She blocked the Justice Department from releasing a special counsel's report about Trump's potential crimes. The problem? Some say her actions are illegal. She doesn't ha

Meta's New Direction: Less Censorship, More User Involvement

In a shift that seems to anticipate the return of Donald Trump to politics, Meta has decided to end its long-standing fact-checking program. This program was originally designed to control the spread of false information on its social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The compa

Freedom Flights: Italian Journalist Returns Home After Iranian Detention

An Italian reporter, Cecilia Sala, has safely landed in Italy after being held in Iran for three weeks. Her release came about through intense diplomatic efforts, sparked by her arrest in Tehran on December 19. Sala, a journalist for Il Foglio, was accused of violating Iranian laws. Her detention co

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Health Insurance Under Biden: Nearly 24 Million Sign Up for Obamacare

Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans have seen a huge boost under President Joe Biden, with nearly 24 million people already signed up for 2025. This is almost twice the number from when Donald Trump was in office. The growth is due to bigger federal subsidies, better outreach, and an easier enrollment p

Virginia Democrats Keep Their Statehouse Edge

After Donald Trump's big win in November, Virginia held its first elections. Democrats did well, keeping their slim lead in the state Senate (21-19) and House of Delegates (51-49). This could slow down the governor, Glenn Youngkin's, conservative plans, as he'll need support from both parties. In L

Justice Department Wants to Release Jan. 6 Insurrection Report, But Not All Details