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5 Big News Stories Today: Marvel’s ‘Captain America’ Wins Box Office, Trump’s DEI Ban, and Kentucky’s Deadly Flooding

As of February 17, 2025, several significant events are shaping national and international discussions. Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World tops the box office, while Elon Musk’s DOGE sparks IRS data concerns. The Trump administration orders schools to cut DEI programs, Beijing reacts to a U.S. policy shift on Taiwan, and Kentucky battles deadly flooding…

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President Biden Pardons Hunter Biden for a Decade of Criminal Offenses

President Joe Biden recently granted his son, Hunter Biden, a full pardon for all criminal offenses from January 2014 to December 2024. Biden cited "raw politics" and a "miscarriage of justice" as reasons for the controversial decision, sparking widespread debate. A Highly Controversial Decision The pardon included Hunter’s previous convictions, an unprecedented act in U.S.…

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Republicans Secure Senate and House: What It Means for Trump’s America

Following the November 5, presidential election where Donald Trump emerged victorious, Republicans have not only claimed the White House but also secured control over both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This Republican majority across the executive and legislative branches is set to shape U.S. policy and governance significantly. The focus will be on…

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Historic Milestone: Two Black Women Make History in US Senate

In a historic turn for U.S. politics, the nation has elected two Black women, Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester, to serve in the Senate. This landmark achievement is a significant milestone in the representation of Black women in Congress, making it the first time two Black women will simultaneously hold Senate seats. Angela Alsobrooks:…

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