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Senate Confirms Pam Bondi as Attorney General Amid DOJ Overhaul

The Senate’s 54-46 confirmation of Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General sets the stage for significant changes at the Justice Department. Only one Democrat, Senator John Fetterman, joined Republicans in supporting Trump’s choice to lead federal law enforcement. Bondi’s appointment comes amid major personnel changes. The department has already dismissed prosecutors and FBI agents involved ...

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Trump’s Technology Minerals Deal: A New Way to Support Ukraine

Former President Donald Trump wants to change how America helps Ukraine in its war against Russia. Instead of just sending aid, he wants access to Ukraine’s special minerals that power our phones, computers, and electric cars. Speaking at the White House, Trump made his position clear: “We’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine where ...

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Trump Fires CFPB’s Chopra; $49B Medical Debt Relief at Risk

President Donald Trump fired Rohit Chopra from his job as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Saturday. Chopra, who had been fighting for stricter rules on banks and credit card companies since 2021, got the news through a White House email. As CFPB director, Chopra took strong enforcement actions against financial institutions ...

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Doug Burgum Confirmed as Interior Secretary, Overseeing 500 Million Acres

Doug Burgum, North Dakota’s former governor and a wealthy software industry entrepreneur, is now in charge of America’s parks, wildlife, and natural resources. The Senate backed him with a vote of 79-18. “Doug Burgum knows that America’s natural resources are our greatest national asset,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said before the vote. Burgum will ...

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Elon Musk’s Gesture Sparks ‘Heil Tesla’ Protest in Germany 

German protesters projected “Heil Tesla” alongside images of Elon Musk’s controversial arm gesture from Trump’s inauguration event onto the facade of his company’s German factory. The protest came after Musk raised his arm in a way that sparked heated debate across Europe. During his speech at Washington’s Capital One Arena, Musk placed his hand on ...

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Trump’s 2028 Run: Legal Loopholes or Constitutional Limits?

Donald Trump cannot legally run for president again in 2028. The 22nd Amendment of the Constitution sets a clear two-term limit for presidents. Having served two terms, Trump would reach this limit. The amendment states: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” This rule applies whether the terms ...

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Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director in 74-25 Vote

The Senate has approved John Ratcliffe as Trump’s CIA Director with 74 senators voting yes and 25 voting no, according to Senate records. This strong support shows broad backing for his appointment. Ratcliffe makes history as the first person to lead both America’s top spy agencies—the CIA and the Office of the Director of National ...