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Congress Avoids Holiday Shutdown With Last-Minute Bipartisan Funding Deal
Congress successfully averted a holiday season government shutdown after striking a bipartisan deal to fund government operations through March 14. The Senate approved the spending package early Saturday morning with an overwhelming vote of 85 to 11, shortly after the House passed it with bipartisan support, 366 to 34. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the measure swiftly, ensuring…
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Georgia Court Disqualifies DA Fani Willis in Trump’s Election Racketeering Case
In a landmark development, a divided Georgia Court of Appeals disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the state election racketeering case against President-elect Donald Trump. The court ruled that Willis carried the appearance of impropriety in her decisions about who to prosecute and what charges to bring, creating a significant twist in this high-profile legal battle. Background…
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Police Investigate Motive in Tragic Wisconsin School Shooting: A Search for Answers
In a heartbreaking incident that has shaken the Wisconsin community, police are diligently investigating the motive behind a devastating school shooting that occurred on Tuesday at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. The shooter, a 15-year-old student identified as Natalie Rupnow (also known as Samantha), tragically took the lives of a teacher and a fellow student before ending…
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Trump Transition Team Proposes Major Rollback of Biden’s EV and Emissions Policies
As Donald Trump prepares for his potential return to the White House, his transition team is pushing forward with an ambitious plan to dismantle many of President Joe Biden’s electric vehicle (EV) and emissions policies. The recommendations, seen exclusively by Reuters, include a series of measures aimed at scaling back support for electric vehicles, blocking stricter emissions rules, and shifting…
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Biden’s Historic Clemency Move: A Step Toward Justice Reform and Redemption
In a bold and unprecedented move, President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 non-violent offenders and granted pardons to 39 individuals, marking what could be a defining moment in his presidency. This decision is the largest single-day act of clemency in U.S. history, setting a significant precedent for future administrations. The White House has called this act…
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U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge Against Alaska’s Campaign Finance Law: What This Means for Free Speech and Political Transparency
Introduction In a notable decision on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court chose not to hear a challenge to Alaska’s campaign finance law. The plaintiffs argued that the law, which includes stringent disclosure rules, violated free speech rights under the First Amendment. The court’s refusal to take up the case effectively upholds Alaska’s voter-approved initiative aimed at increasing transparency in political…
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Democrats Urge Biden to Sanction Israeli Officials Over West Bank Violence
In an unprecedented move, nearly 90 Democratic lawmakers have called on President Joe Biden to impose sanctions on members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, citing a surge in violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. The lawmakers’ demand, laid out in a strongly worded letter, signals growing frustration within the Democratic Party over Israel’s policies…
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Trump Chooses Loyalty Over Experience: A Media-Savvy Team for His Second Term
In a surprising but characteristic move, President-elect Donald Trump is assembling his new administration with a focus on loyalty, personal ties, and, notably, television presence. His unconventional picks for key positions, announced amid closed-door meetings at Mar-a-Lago, signal that Trump’s second term will prioritize trusted allies and strong public defenders over conventional experience. Here’s a deep dive into Trump’s latest…
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Biden to Host Trump at the White House for Transition Talks After Harris’s Defeat: A Symbolic Gesture of Unity Amid Political Divide
In an unprecedented move, President Joe Biden will welcome President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday, November 15, to initiate transition talks following Trump’s recent victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Despite ongoing tensions and a delayed handover process, Biden aims to uphold the tradition of a peaceful transfer of power—a norm he…
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“Completely False”: Kremlin Denies Phone Call Between Putin and Trump Amid Ukraine Conflict Speculations
The Kremlin has categorically dismissed recent claims about a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. On Sunday, a report from The Washington Post asserted that Trump called Putin to discuss Ukraine’s ongoing conflict. However, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov labeled the report as “completely false information,” stressing that no such communication has occurred. Here’s a…
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