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The ceasefire is here, but not without some bumps in the road. Check out our article below:

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Ceasefire In Place But Not Without Issues
President Trump announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, around 1 AM EST last night that a ceasefire had been established. However, this didn't go according to plan.Shortly after Trump's ...
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June 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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We are currently watching a constitutional crisis

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The Constitution Is Under Attack
In the United States of America, two amendments guarantee people due process. The Fifth Amendment addresses the federal portion, and the Fourteenth Amendment extends it to the state level. The Fifth A...
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April 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Most would agree that removing illegal, violent gang members is a good thing. Eliminating due process, though? This strong hand move is dangerous to a democracy, no matter what side of the aisle you are on.

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Immigrants Deported Despite Court Order
Over the weekend, President Trump ordered 137 alleged Venezuelan gang members to be flown to El Salvador. Their destination? Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo or CECOT. The administration invoked...
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March 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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The markets had a tough day. Tariffs are hurting consumer optimism. Other countries are watching closely and taking action.

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Trump Not Ruling Out Recession As Economic Uncertainty Grows
The US Stock market plummeted on Monday. The Dow Jones dropped 890 points (-2.1%), the S&P 500 dropped 187 points (-2.7%), and the Nasdaq fell 728 points (-4%).What Is The Driving Force Behind The Ble...
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March 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Collective bargaining is ending for around 50,000 TSA checkpoint workers. Read about it below along with a small lesson on unions.

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Trump Administration Ends TSA’s Collective Bargaining For Around 50k Workers
On Friday, the Trump Administration announced it would end the TSA's collective bargaining power, which will affect around 50,000 staff checkpoint officers.Everett Kelley, the American Federation of G...
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March 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Finally did myself the favor of subscribing to @groundnews.bsky.social to help make an informed decision when researching and reading up on what's going on.
March 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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The closing of the Department of Education is on the horizon, according to sources close to the Trump Administration. What exactly does the department do and what harm could be done if the administration moves forward?

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Trump Administration Could Be Axing Department of Education Soon: What Does The Department of Education Do?
Several sources close to the Trump administration say that he will likely soon dissolve the Department of Education. What’s the point of the department at a federal level?The Department’s HistoryThe D...
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March 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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There are many pieces to pick up after Trump's very partisan address to Congress last night. He was also delighted to leave several policies and groups that benefit Americans and the world. We broke those down.

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President Trump Excited To Back Out Of Policies And Groups That Help Americans And The World
Last night, President Trump gave his first address to Congress since starting his second term in January. He boasted about a few items he had taken America out of. Those are:The Green New DealThe Pres...
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March 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Just in time for tax season in the US too

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The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say
The IRS is drafting plans to try to cut its workforce of roughly 90,000 people in half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to two people familiar with the situation...
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March 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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This map explains the US-Canada energy trade. Premier Ford of Ontario stands with PM Trudeau on cutting energy to the US from the imposed tariffs. This will cost energy companies more, which they will pass on to the consumer.
A map showing US-Canada energy trade
March 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Fears of trade wars loom. Investors start selling and the market sees a sharp decline.

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Stock Down: Trump's Tariffs Impact Markets - Civics Central Analysis
The US stock market plummeted on Tuesday as Trump’s proposed tariffs took effect at midnight. The tariffs include a 25% tax on imports from Mexico and Canada, a 10% tariff on Canadian energy, and an i...
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March 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Trump signed an executive order on Saturday, making English the official language of the US. Why did the US not have an official language before this order?

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Trump Signs Executive Order Making English The Official Language. The History On The Lack Of An Official Language
On Saturday, March 1st, President Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. This may shock some who may be under the impression that it was alr...
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March 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM