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Why Donald Trump’s environmental data purge is so much worse this time
Why Donald Trump’s environmental data purge is so much worse this time President Donald Trump’s administration has destroyed 70% more federal website changes during his first 100 days in office in 2025 compared to the start of his first term in 2017. The destruction of online environmental resources is worse this time around, with broader […]
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3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire
3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire as Democrats fight back with special elections and new gerrymanders in states like California, Illinois, and New York. The “dummymandering” phenomenon, where parties spread their voters too thin to win safe districts, could lead to unexpected losses for the party that […]
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What is Laura Loomer?
What is Laura Loomer? Laura Loomer, a 32-year-old online personality with no government experience, has been accused of influencing White House decisions. According to ABC News, at least 15 individuals were ousted from Trump’s second administration due in part to Loomer’s tweets and actions. Loomer’s influence is seen as unprecedented by Washington veterans who grew […]
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Bureau of Labor Statistics tells the US what’s up with the economy – Trump firing its top official may undercut trust in its data
Bureau of Labor Statistics tells the US what’s up with the economy – Trump firing its top official may undercut trust in its data The firing of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer by President Donald Trump may undermine trust in the agency’s data, which could have significant consequences for the economy. The […]
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Where next for Khamenei? After war, Iran’s supreme leader is faced with difficult choices
Where next for Khamenei? After war, Iran’s supreme leader is faced with difficult choices Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei faces difficult choices after the recent war with Israel, including how to respond to international pressure and criticism of his handling of the conflict. Khamenei must weigh the need for reform against the loyalty of […]
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Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US
Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US **Immigrant vs. Migrant**: An immigrant refers to a foreign national who intends to remain in the US, while a migrant is a generic term that doesn’t have any specific legal meaning and is often used incorrectly as a synonym for immigrant. **Documented […]
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Trump has promised to eliminate funding to schools that don’t nix DEI work – but half of the states are not complying
Trump has promised to eliminate funding to schools that don’t nix DEI work – but half of the states are not complying President Trump’s administration has issued a “Dear Colleague” letter to schools, warning them that they risk losing federal funding if they promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, which the department calls “pervasive […]
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Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party will likely be derailed by a US political system hostile to new voices
Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party will likely be derailed by a US political system hostile to new voices Elon Musk’s plan for an America Party may be unlikely to succeed due to the US political system’s structural barriers against new voices and ideas. The two-party control in the US runs contrary to […]
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The ‘Epstein files’ implosion bleeds into foreign policy
The ‘Epstein files’ implosion bleeds into foreign policy The “Epstein files” scandal continues to impact US foreign policy, as MAGA influencers face resistance from politicians who are stonewalling them. The lack of new information on the Epstein case has led to growing discontent among Trump’s loyalists and die-hard Epstein truthers. This discontent is now being […]
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Why government support for religion doesn’t necessarily make people more religious
Why government support for religion doesn’t necessarily make people more religious Government support for religion doesn’t necessarily make people more religious; in fact, it can have unintended consequences that decrease religious participation. The separation between church and state is intended to protect individual freedom of religion, but some conservatives argue that this separation hinders the […]
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