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Amazon’s Expansion of Its AI Endeavors Symbolizes Changing Economic Landscape
Amazon’s Expansion of Its AI Endeavors Symbolizes Changing Economic Landscape

As artificial intelligence makes its way into more and more aspects of everyday life, it is important to remain aware of its magnitude and potential harm as it relates to our social interactions and the preservation of our originality. Recently, the decisions of companies like Amazon to expand their artificial intelligence branches have shifted the technology’s target toward the job market. AI is a massive venture, and it is growing at a pace with which the general population cannot keep up. Consequently, it is unclear just how severe these job losses and competition for employment will become.

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NationalHalle TourianAmazon, AI, AI RegulationsComment
Delays in the October Unemployment Rate Figure Present Major Risks to American Workers
Delays in the October Unemployment Rate Figure Present Major Risks to American Workers

On November 19th, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that it would delay its usual October estimate of the national unemployment rate until December. The recent government shutdown has impeded their ability to release the figures this month. This is not the first time the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has faced issues with calculating the unemployment rate, as the Trump Administration has raised issues over the integrity of its data collection methods. Recent doubts and delays over the number of unemployed workers in the United States have the potential to prolong the current rise in unemployment for American workers in the coming months.

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Fellows, NationalDaniel ReyesEconomy, US Economy, Unemployment, Inflation, Fed, Federal Reserve, DLSComment
Texas’s Blocked Map and the Growing National Fight Over Redistricting
Texas’s Blocked Map and the Growing National Fight Over Redistricting

Texas’s blocked map is more than a state dispute; it’s a preview of a brewing national crisis. As courts reconsider long-standing Voting Rights Act protections and both parties escalate their redistricting tactics, American democracy risks slipping into an arms race where voters, not politicians, pay the price.

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National, Editor's PicksKrisha PatelRedistricting, California, Newsom, Election mapsComment
Playing Politics With Hunger: SNAP Benefits Caught in the Aftermath of Intense Government Shutdown
Playing Politics With Hunger: SNAP Benefits Caught in the Aftermath of Intense Government Shutdown

Earlier this month, intense political gridlock between the Trump administration and Democratic senators led to delayed action in getting food into the hands of vulnerable Americans who depend on SNAP assistance. Political leaders and average citizens alike were angered by the fact that the lives of seniors, low-income parents, the disabled, retired veterans, and more have been turned into a partisan issue. Although the government shutdown has now allowed for SNAP funding to resume, new eligibility restrictions will cause millions to lose access to the program.

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NationalJaya NadellaSNAP, Welfare, Trump SNAP, Trump Shutdown, SNAP NCComment
Trump and Hegseth Push Overhaul of U.S. Military, Raising Questions of Power and Purpose
Trump and Hegseth Push Overhaul of U.S. Military, Raising Questions of Power and Purpose

Trump and Hegseth have repeatedly claimed that military leaders are prioritizing administrative concerns and “woke” personnel policies over readiness, combat effectiveness, and national security. By redirecting military resources toward domestic presidential priorities, the administration says it is correcting what it views as years of misaligned spending and leadership.

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NationalCorrie KelleighTrump Hegseth, Hegseth, Pete HegsethComment
Gridlock in Washington: The Partisan Divide Over America’s Budget
Gridlock in Washington: The Partisan Divide Over America’s Budget

Ultimately, the federal government shutdown is not merely a failure to pass a budget but about two conflicting visions for America’s role in the lives of its citizens: one centered on public welfare, and the other on fiscal restraint. While both parties are at a stalemate, the burden lies on the shoulders of working-class Americans who rely on federal support to make ends meet.

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NationalKhadija MohammedBudget, Federal Budget, Federal Spending, TrumpComment
From Portland to Chicago: How Courts are Shaping Trump’s National Guard Agenda
From Portland to Chicago: How Courts are Shaping Trump’s National Guard Agenda

With the case before the Supreme Court, the consequences of Trump’s National Guard deployment have culminated in a tumultuous moment. The Court’s ruling will, ultimately, shape how future presidents intervene in domestic affairs. Until then, the growing tensions between Washington and state leaders undermine the delicate balance between executive and local power.

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NationalKhadija MohammedImmigration, National Guard, Trump Immigration, TrumpComment
Tensions Rise After Rubio-Netanyahu Meeting on Qatar Airstrike
Tensions Rise After Rubio-Netanyahu Meeting on Qatar Airstrike

Following an Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, on September 9, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss future collaboration. In a press conference, Rubio defended the Israeli airstrike and reaffirmed the U.S.’s interest in reaching a ceasefire and hostage release agreement. While the Trump administration has not condemned Israel for the attack, it does not support or back the decision.

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NationalSavannah RandolphIsrael-Palestine Conflict, Palestine, Israel-Hamas War, Trump, Netanyahu, RubioComment
“Operation Midway Blitz”: ICE’s Latest Raids In Chicago
“Operation Midway Blitz”: ICE’s Latest Raids In Chicago

The operation’s scope is immense, with Customs and Border Protection spokesman David Kim noting that DHS and ICE intend to use all resources at their disposal to investigate and apprehend what they describe as “illegal immigrants”...The Trump administration has also stated that it will be committing National Guard troops to Chicago if necessary. This rhetoric and implementation of resources mark an unprecedented shift in the executive’s approach to immigration enforcement…and has been met with major criticism from advocacy groups, elected officials, and everyday citizens concerned by the increasing militarization of their city’s streets.

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NationalLucas BernardICE, ICE Raids, Abolish ICE, Immigration, TrumpComment
Trump’s Tylenol Warning Draws Sharp Scientific and Political Pushback
Trump’s Tylenol Warning Draws Sharp Scientific and Political Pushback

President Donald Trump’s recent claim that the common pain reliever acetaminophen “causes autism” has ignited a storm of controversy at the intersection of medicine and politics. Speaking at a White House event alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump urged pregnant women to avoid the drug, better known under the Tylenol brand. The controversy not only underscores the challenges of communicating uncertain science but also raises pressing questions about how political leaders shape public trust in health guidance.

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NationalJessica HightRFK Jr., Kennedy, Tylenol, Trump TylenolComment
Deaths in Custody: Georgia Senators Demand Answers on Spike in Migrant Deaths
Deaths in Custody: Georgia Senators Demand Answers on Spike in Migrant Deaths

Since President Trump took office in January, 15 migrants have died in detention centers, with 10 deaths occurring between January and June alone. Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, requesting more information about the recent surge. Now, both ICE’s failure to enforce its own regulations and the Department of Homeland Security’s lack of oversight raise serious concerns about how immigrants will continue to be treated in U.S. custody.

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NationalSamantha RoseImmigration, Trump, Migrant Workers, Trump Cuts, ICEComment
China and the US Might Have Reached a Deal on TikTok
China and the US Might Have Reached a Deal on TikTok

The White House has announced a deal that will give tech company Oracle, led by an avid Trump supporter, Larry Ellison, control over TikTok’s algorithms and data. Many are concerned with Oracle’s previous history of mishandling user data, as well as the company’s close ties to the Trump administration. TikTok's possible further “Trumpification”, or the influx of pro-Trump media, could lead to further polarization on the app and in America’s youth.

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NationalHannah Ghaliwhite house, Trumo, Press Secretary, China, TikTokComment
What Governor Hochul’s Endorsement of Zohran Mamdani Means for the Democratic Party
What Governor Hochul’s Endorsement of Zohran Mamdani Means for the Democratic Party

An endorsement from Hochul, a powerful establishment figure, could help further solidify Mamdani’s lead in New York City’s mayoral race and reinforce his path to victory in November. However, it remains to be seen whether it represents a genuine shift towards unity or simply an outlier in a Democratic party defined by infighting.

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Editor's Picks, NationalRobert FanNew York City, Hochul, Mamdani, Eric Adams, New York Politics, Democrats, AOCComment
The Precedent Set by Missouri’s Redistricting War
The Precedent Set by Missouri’s Redistricting War

On September 12th, Missouri became the latest state to redraw its voting patterns under the backing of President Trump. This plan, implemented by Republican lawmakers, aims to redistrict Missouri so that Republicans retain seven  of eight congressional districts, a small piece of the redistricting puzzle that strives to help Republicans hold the House amidst a presidency that has lost seats in the past.

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Editor's Picks, NationalSerena RayGerrymandering, California, Missouri, US Supreme Court, SCOTUSComment
Michigan Judge Dismisses Case Against Fake Trump Electors, Raising Concerns Over Election Accountability
Michigan Judge Dismisses Case Against Fake Trump Electors, Raising Concerns Over Election Accountability

Each defendant was charged with eight felony counts, including forgery and conspiracy to commit forgery, on the assertion that the group of Republicans had falsely claimed to be Michigan’s “duly elected and qualified electors” for president and vice president of the 2020 election.

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NationalKate TurnerTrump, White House, Election 2024, Supreme Court, National News Comments
The Charlie Kirk Murder: A Chilling New Era of Political Violence
The Charlie Kirk Murder: A Chilling New Era of Political Violence

Social media and harmful rhetoric from party leaders and political commentators are fanning the flames of the fire Kirk’s murder has ignited, with a frightening increase in calls for violence and even civil war. If major social media platforms do not work to take down videos of graphic violence, such as that of Charlie Kirk’s murder, and politicians do not tone down their rhetoric, it will be difficult for things to change for the better.

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NationalHrishikesh JoshiNational News, Gun Laws, Trump, utah Comments