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Washington DC, Recent remarks from President Donald Trump and his allies have reignited discussions about the possibility of a third term, despite the constitutional ban on any president serving more than two terms.
Continue reading Could Trump Run for a Third Term? Here’s What You Need to Know
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Ridgewood NJ, the U.S. Department of Education has been under fire, with President Donald Trump leading the charge to shut it down or drastically reduce its influence. Critics argue that despite over $1 trillion in spending, student performance has stagnated or declined.
Continue reading Is the U.S. Department of Education a Trillion-Dollar Failure?
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Washington DC, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, aiming to drive economic development, infrastructure expansion, and global influence. The fund, which could also be used to acquire TikTok, is part of a broader strategy to monetize U.S. assets and reduce reliance on Treasury debt.
Yogi Berra was a brilliant baseball player and manager. He is also famous for his comically wise sayings which are known as ‘Yogiisms’. This fits the current political climate, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”
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Washington DC, in a move reminiscent of Elon Musk’s radical transformation of Twitter, President Donald Trump and Musk—now leading the Department of Government Efficiency—are applying the same aggressive restructuring tactics to the federal bureaucracy. Their plan? A sweeping, overnight renovation that rewards those who align with their vision and encourages others to leave.
Continue reading Trump and Musk’s “Drain the Swamp” Federal Overhaul: A Bold Move or a Risky Bet?
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Washington DC, in a significant legislative moment, the House of Representatives has passed the Laken Riley Act, an immigration bill poised to be the first signed into law during President Donald Trump’s second term. The bill cleared the House in a 263-156 bipartisan vote, with 46 Democrats joining Republicans in support.
Continue reading House Passes Laken Riley Act: Trump’s First Legislative Victory in Second Term
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Ridgewood NJ, Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high, fueled by the excitement surrounding the inauguration of incoming President Donald Trump and the unexpected launch of meme coins by the first couple. The flagship cryptocurrency climbed as high as $109,350.72 before settling near $106,622.54, marking nearly a 1% gain on Monday, according to Coin Metrics.
Continue reading Bitcoin Hits Record High Amid Trump Meme Coin Frenzy and Inauguration Buzz
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River Edge NJ, in 2024, McDonald’s once again proved its place at the heart of American life—not just as a fast-food giant, but as a cultural touchstone where everything from politics to criminal drama unfolds. Two major news stories in recent months highlight the unexpected ways McDonald’s continues to reflect the quirks, contradictions, and connections of ordinary Americans.
Continue reading In 2024, McDonald’s Once Again Proved its Place at the Heart of American Life
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Ridgewood NJ, in the last two elections, Republicans have made noticeable inroads with minority voters, chipping away at some of the most traditionally loyal Democratic voting blocs. Gains among Asian American, Black, Hispanic, and Latino voters signal a significant shift—but one that both parties are now scrambling to understand.
Continue reading GOP’s Minority Gains: A Growing Trend or a Temporary Shift?
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Ridgewood NJ, the unprecedented felony prosecution of former President Donald Trump in New York City is bad for America, according to a majority of voters who agree that the case is “banana republic sort of stuff.”
Continue reading Most Voters Say Trump Prosecution Makes U.S. Look Like A ‘Banana Republic’
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Ridgewood NJ, to quite Hilly Clintion ,”what difference does it make” apparently plenty, according to Rasmussen Reports a majority of voters think special counsel John Durham’s accusations against Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign are very important, and agree with former President Donald Trump that it’s a scandal worse than Watergate.
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Ridgewood NJ, voters are divided on whether former President Donald Trump should run again in 2024, but most would vote for him in a race against either President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris.
Continue reading Voters Say Trump Would Beat Either Biden or Harris in 2024
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Washington DC, Conservative Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and others contend state officials had no right under the Pennsylvania Constitution to expand mail-in voting in 2019, and the state Supreme Court was wrong to uphold that statute. The group called it “an unconstitutional, no-excuse absentee voting scheme.”
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Minneapolis MN, The federal government has denied a request from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for federal funds to rebuild and repair fire damage from the unrest that followed George Floyd’s death.
Walz had asked President Donald Trump on July 2 to declare a “major disaster” in a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency because of extensive damage to public infrastructure following the death of Floyd on May 25 after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee against the handcuffed Black man’s neck for nearly eight minutes. Four since-fired officers have been charged in the case.
Continue reading Feds Say No to Minnesota request for aid to rebuild after unrest
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WASHINGTON DC, President Donald Trump looking to follow hiring practices of the private sector signed an executive order on Friday that will overhaul the government’s hiring practices to prioritize a job applicant’s skills over a college degree. The federal government is the nation’s largest employer with 2.1 million civilian workers, excluding postal service employees.
Continue reading President Trump Changes federal hiring to focus on skills over degrees
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Trenton NJ,President Donald Trump, who announced guidelines Thursday for states to start opening their economies, cited a handful of states taking steps toward a “safe, gradual and phased opening,” including Texas, Vermont and Ohio. He is pushing to relax the U.S. lockdown by May 1, a plan that hinges partly on more coronavirus testing. Governors in Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina have announced plans to ease their coronavirus lockdowns.