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In a surprising move, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera was named as the next U. S. ambassador to Panama by President-elect Trump. This announcement comes at a time of growing tension between the two countries over the Panama Canal. Trump has been vocal about wanting the canal to r

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2024: A Year of Surprises in the Stock Market

2024 has been a whirlwind year for investors. The U. S. stock market has been on a roll, breaking records and defying expectations. The S&P 500 index surged 24. 3% by December 20, marking the first time since 1998 that it jumped by at least 20% for two consecutive years. Tech giants like Apple and N

“Stopping Trump: Can Congress Prevent His Presidency? ”

Did you know that the U. S. Constitution might actually prevent Donald Trump from returning to the presidency? It's true! There’s a provision in the 14th Amendment that says a president-elect can’t take office if they've been involved in an insurrection against the Constitution. This has already bee

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Assassination Attempt Trial Delayed: What's the Hold-Up?

Imagine you're on trial for something big. Really big. Like trying to kill the President-elect. That's the situation a man from Hawaii is in. His name? Ryan Routh. He's accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in Florida. Guess what? His trial won't happen until September 2025. Why the dela

Trump's Stance on Death Penalty: A Shift?

President-elect Donald Trump has taken aim at President Joe Biden’s decision to convert most federal death row sentences to life imprisonment. In a recent statement, Trump promised to "vigorously pursue" capital punishment once he takes office. Biden’s move was part of a broader moratorium on federa

Partisanship and Norms: How Presidential Support Shapes Tolerance

Political scientists have been looking into why American democracy seems to be facing challenges. Surprisingly, studies during Trump's presidency revealed that many citizens, especially Republicans, backed actions that weakened democratic norms. But recent experiments show that voters from both part

Trump's Take on Death Penalty: A Quick Look

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed strong opposition to President Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates. Trump criticized the move, arguing that it disrespects the victims' families and ignores the severity of the crimes. He promised to push for capita

Why Top CEOs Are Betting Big on Donald Trump's Inauguration

High-profile business leaders are shelling out millions to support President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee. Companies like Amazon, Facebook, and Uber are making big donations, hoping to win favor with the incoming administration. Trump's 2017 inaugural committee set a record with $107 mil

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Why Elon Musk Wants to Axe a Key Financial Protector

Election Day exit polls showed that voters were mainly concerned about the economy. They hoped a new government would help them cope with rising prices. But something surprising happened. Elon Musk, who is helping to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, wants to shut down the Consumer Fin

President Biden: Life Imprisonment for 37 Murderers