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Meet Donald Trump Jr. , the Digital Politico

November 26, 2024

Donald Trump Jr. , son of the President-elect, has made a name for himself in politics, becoming a significant player in his father’s orbit. He has been vocal about his support for certain key figures to join the administration, notably Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They’ve even sat together o

finance

China Stands Firm: No Changes in Loan Rate Despite Yuan Pressure

November 25, 2024

China's central bank, known as the People's Bank of China (PBOC), has decided to keep the medium-term loan rate frozen at 2. 0%. This comes at a time when the yuan, the country's currency, is feeling some heat. The PBOC handed out loans worth 900 billion yuan (that's about $124. 26 billion) to some

business

Wall Street Breathes Sigh of Relief with Scott Bessent’s Treasury Nomination

November 25, 2024

Business leaders are letting out a collective sigh of relief after President-elect Donald Trump picked Scott Bessent to lead the Department of Treasury. Bessent, a 62-year-old hedge fund executive, faced some internal debates before securing the role. His global investment experience and bipartisan

politics

Politicians Debate Funding for Cities Protecting Illegal Immigrants

November 25, 2024

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is making waves by calling on leaders of "sanctuary cities" to explain why they deserve federal funding. These cities typically don't help the federal government enforce tough immigration laws. Greene, now heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) u

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Who Benefited from Backing Trump?

November 25, 2024

Some of America's wealthiest business leaders invested heavily in Donald Trump's presidential campaign, with each expecting different rewards. Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, spent over $200 million to support Trump. Since Trump's win, Musk's net worth has skyrocketed. He used his social me

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Trump's Public Health Picks: What's at Stake?

November 25, 2024

Health has gotten a lot better in the U. S. Over the last 50 years, life expectancy has increased by nearly 10 years. We're seeing fewer deaths from heart disease and cancer. Even the latest health threats, like opioids and COVID-19, are on track to cause fewer deaths. But change is coming. Presiden

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The Shifting Role of Media in a Polarized World

November 25, 2024

Last week, people reacted strongly to news that MSNBC's "Morning Joe" hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, met with President-Elect Donald Trump. Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Politico, defended the meeting, saying journalists need more information to share and report. However, critic

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Why Are People Leaving Blue States?

November 25, 2024

In recent times, some blue state governors have been very vocal about their opposition to certain policies, even forming groups to resist them. California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts have been at the forefront of this movement. But there's a catch. People are leaving these sta

environment

Elon Musk’s Factories: A Pollution Problem

November 25, 2024

Elon Musk’s Tesla factories have been facing a lot of pollution issues. The Texas gigafactory, which started operating in 2022, has been a big problem. Hazardous wastewater was going into Austin’s sewer system without being treated. Plus, a furnace used to melt metal for car parts was releasing toxi

politics

Former Pence Aide Warns: Trump's White House Is No Place for Women

November 25, 2024

Last week, an ex-adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence made a stark warning. She said women joining the Trump White House should brace themselves for a tough environment. Olivia Troye, who worked as a national security adviser for Pence, didn't mince words. She described it as a "hostile envir