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Donald Trump has made the elimination of perceived “wokeness” in education a central goal. His proposed policies include banning lessons on gender identity and structural racism, abolishing diversity offices, and prohibiting transgender athletes in girls’ sports. Trump plans to use federal funding as leverage, threatening to cut money from schools that do not comply with […]

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, he announced in a social media post. Trump said that Kennedy will “restore” the agencies under HHS “to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end […]

A congressional hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) explored the possibility of alien life and examined claims of government secrecy about UAPs. Journalist Michael Shellenberger presented redacted reports, urging transparency, while retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet shared his experience of encountering unexplained objects during military exercises. Luis Elizondo, former head of the Pentagon’s Advanced […]

As the U.S. awaits the start of a second Trump presidency, tensions with Mexiso are rising. During Trump’s first term, Mexico often conceded to U.S. demands on immigration and trade, but with Claudia Sheinbaum, a more ideological and nationalistic leader than her predecessor López Obrador, tensions may escalate. Trump’s policies on tariffs, immigration, and drug […]

Approximately 42.3 million viewers tuned in to primetime coverage of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election on Tuesday night, according to Nielsen data. The overall rating for the night was a 13.3, with approximately 28.45 million households. That covers the viewing period of approximately 7-11 p.m. ET across 18 networks, specifically: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, CW, […]

President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming term is expected to significantly reshape U.S. health care policies. Key changes may include the scaling back of public health insurance programs, which could lead to a higher uninsured rate and new restrictions on abortion access, including possible limitations on mailing abortion medications. Trump’s administration may impose work requirements for Medicaid, […]

New York voters have approved Proposition 1, a constitutional amendment prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity, pregnancy outcomes, age, sexual orientation, disability, and other characteristics. This amendment expands existing anti-discrimination protections and enshrines abortion rights within the New York State Constitution, marking a significant step forward for civil rights in the state. The amendment received […]

Vice President Kamala Harris reached out to President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election win, according to a senior aide. In the call, Harris underscored the significance of a peaceful transition, a cornerstone of American democracy. This conversation took place ahead of her scheduled concession speech later in the day, where […]

Angela Alsobrooks has made history by winning the Maryland Senate race against Republican Larry Hogan, becoming the first Black woman to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate and only the fourth ever elected to the Senate. Serving as the county executive of Prince George’s County since 2018, Alsobrooks has been a vocal advocate for abortion […]

According to WHEC-TV, NYS Senate Samra Brouk has been re-elected to the office she has held since 2020. She was challenged by Luis Martinez, a Republican from Pittsford. He works in the private sector and has never held elected office. WHEC-TV also reported Demond Meeks, a Democrat from Rochester, is trying to hold onto the […]


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