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February 27, 2025
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| Iran Racing toward Nuclear Weapons: UN Report |
| by Joshua Arnold |
| The Islamic Republic of Iran has been racing to enrich uranium to a level just below weapons-grade, according to a confidential report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a U.N. agency tasked with monitoring the nation's stockpiles, which was obtained by The Wall Street Journal. After the report's release, Iranian forces went on high alert in expectation of Israeli airstrikes. |
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| House Republicans Pass Budget Resolution with $2.6T Projected Savings |
| by Joshua Arnold |
| After two months of negotiation, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget resolution (H.Con.Res.14) that House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) estimates will result in $2.6 trillion in savings over the next 10 years. The vote marks "the kickoff in what will be a four-quarter game," House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said ahead of the vote, "and that very important, very consequential game begins as soon as we get this thing passed." |
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| As Possible Prelude to Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire, Trump, Zelensky Agree to Mineral Deal |
| by Dan Hart |
| President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Wednesday that the outlines of an economic deal involving rare earth minerals has been reached between the two countries, as the U.S. president continues to pursue the brokering of an agreement between Ukraine and Russia to end their three-year war. |
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| Facing Up to the FACE Act |
| by Chuck Donovan |
| As questionable as were the convictions and confinement of the 23 pro-life protestors, many of whom were elderly and hardly a threat to civil order, a real federal statute was involved that has, so far at least, survived constitutional challenge. Left in place, the nation will likely see the underlying issues raised in this drama go unaddressed. |
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| 'Maine Should Be on Notice': Trump DOJ Preparing to Sue States for Title IX Violations |
| by S.A. McCarthy |
| Despite the best efforts of President Donald Trump, the war on women's sports is still ongoing, and the Pine Tree State is shaping up to be ground zero in the conflict. After Maine Governor Janet Mills (D) openly defied the Trump administration's executive order barring biological men from competing in women's sports, the administration is now attempting to bring Maine into compliance with the executive order's stipulations. |
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| ICE 'Leakers' Identified - Will Prosecutions Follow? |
| by S.A. McCarthy |
| Over the past month, several deportation raids have been compromised by unknown individuals within the federal government leaking details of the raids to the public. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Monday that those responsible for the leaks have been identified and will be fired. "I have found some leakers. We are continuing to get more," Noem reported in an interview. She continued, "They will be fired. There will be consequences." |
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| The Caribbean and the Trump Administration: Focused on Fighting Narco-Socialism, Part 1 |
| by Yoe Suarez |
| Donald Trump's second administration opened like a flash of lightning. It's shaking the American political establishment by making the use of USAID funds transparent, reversing the Biden administration's open border policy, and appointing a cabinet that promises to make America healthy again and focus the defense machinery on lethality and dismantling discriminatory ideas such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). But beyond internal politics, with the United States being the global power, what prospects are there for the American continent from the change in the White House? |
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| The Tech Dilemma: How AI Shapes Childhood and Education in the Digital Age |
| by Monika Mercz |
| In today's hyper-connected world, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept - it's woven into the fabric of our daily lives. From personalized learning apps to deepfake technology, AI is shaping how children interact with the digital world. While these advancements promise innovation in education, they also introduce significant challenges. How can we harness AI's potential while protecting children from its risks? |
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