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Amid a year of elections around the world, is democracy expanding or retreating? : NPR
SCOTT DETROW, HOST: In today’s show, we have been looking back at this extraordinary year of elections taking place across…
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‘The Apprentice’ creator Mark Burnett tapped to serve as U.S. special envoy, Trump says
President-elect Trump announced Saturday he has tapped the creator of “The Apprentice” to serve a diplomatic role in the United…
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Mayorkas warns of “serious” consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down
Washington — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned Friday that his agency could suffer “serious” consequences if Congress failed to…
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‘President Musk’ talk infuriates Trump officials amid spending bill negotiations
Elon Musk’s unmatched ability to weaponize his social media platform, X, against politicians who defy his wishes came into focus…
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Russia’s central bank stops raising interest rates as political opposition mounts – POLITICO
The decision follows repeated outbursts from some of Russia’s most powerful industrialists, whose businesses have been squeezed hard by the…
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Biden admin announces another $4.28 billion in student loan handouts
The Biden administration announced another $4.28 billion in student loan handouts as President Biden and Vice President Harris prepare to…
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Trump’s reelection victory pushes some LGTBQ Minneapolis residents to safety training : NPR
Sam Koshiol-Wright of Sequeerity helps lead a community outreach event in Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 4. Jim Urquhart/NPR hide caption toggle…
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House GOP’s new funding bill to avoid shutdown fails in fast-track vote
House Republicans tried and failed Thursday evening to fast-track a measure to keep the government funded through a maneuver that…
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GOP Cuts Child Cancer Research From Funding Bill After Musk Meddling
Less than 48 hours before defaulting and triggering a shutdown, Congress is still scrambling to pass a stopgap funding resolution…
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Dems Troll Trump by Saying Elon Is in Charge
Elon Musk has not been elected to any public office, but after tanking Republicans’ most recent attempt at a stopgap…
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