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• Votes were counted late Saturday after polling ended.
• President Alassane Ouattara seeks a fourth term.
• Key rivals were barred from the contest.
• Tension grew as citizens awaited...
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President Trump said he earned a perfect score on a cognitive exam.
His claim sparked criticism and disbelief on social media.
Observers note that the test does not provide a numerical score.
The exchange highlights questions about presidential health transparency.
Social Media Reacts to Trump’s Cognitive Exam Score
President...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson says furloughed workers should get back pay.
President Trump argued some workers don’t deserve missed pay.
Johnson cites federal law and long-standing custom on back pay.
Back pay has become a bargaining chip in shutdown talks.
Mike Johnson Stands Firm on Back Pay
House Speaker...
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President Trump announced a “first phase” peace deal to end the war between Israel and Hamas.
The 20-point plan calls for Hamas to free all hostages and Israel to pull its troops out of Gaza.
Liberal analyst Cenk Uygur doubts Israel will really leave Gaza and called...
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Political division in the U.S. is growing deeper every year.
Many Americans now see opposing parties as threats, not just rivals.
This creates fear, anger, and even violence between citizens.
Strong political polarization weakens democracy and trust in one another.
Understanding Political Polarization in the U.S.
Political polarization is...
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President Donald Trump announced cuts to Democrat-supported programs during a government shutdown.
The shutdown has reached day nine without a resolution in sight.
Trump said the cuts will only target popular Democratic initiatives.
The move may escalate partisan tensions and prolong the budget standoff.
Millions of Americans...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene was initially seen as a fringe political figure.
Over time, she built strong influence inside the Republican Party.
Her bold views drew both criticism and strong support.
Greene’s rise reveals deeper divisions in today’s U.S. politics.
The surprising rise of Marjorie Taylor Greene
When Marjorie Taylor...
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Speaker Mike Johnson says "no" to a separate vote guaranteeing military pay during a shutdown.
He believes the House already addressed this by passing a temporary funding bill.
If no deal is reached, service members could miss paychecks soon.
Government shutdowns affect millions, including the armed forces.
...
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Senate Republicans stopped a vote limiting Trump’s military actions at sea.
The resolution aimed to prevent military force without Congress approval.
The vote was 51-48, split mostly by political party.
Military action in the Caribbean has raised legal questions.
This debate highlights ongoing tension over presidential war...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene used to be a strong supporter of Donald Trump.
Many Republican leaders now see her as a problem, not a partner.
Her actions have divided her from both the MAGA base and GOP.
Some believe she no longer has the political power she once...
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Virginia Democrat Jay Jones sent violent texts about a political rival in 2022.
The texts mentioned wanting Todd Gilbert and his family dead.
Jones was a state legislator when he sent the messages.
The messages resurfaced as he runs for Attorney General in Virginia.
Jay Jones' Controversial Past...
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France’s new government quit just hours after being formed.
Sebastien Lecornu had just announced his cabinet before stepping down.
Political tensions made it impossible to govern, Lecornu said.
The surprise move caused both French stocks and the euro to drop sharply.
This is now the shortest government...
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American democracy is facing rising distrust and political tension.
Some fear the country may be headed toward serious unrest.
History shows the U.S. has faced—and recovered from—similar chaos.
The 1920s offer a surprising lesson in how democracy can rebound.
How does America deal with political chaos?
The word “democracy”...
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The government shutdown is entering its second week with no signs of a resolution.
Both parties remain firmly divided, stalling efforts to end the shutdown.
Military families may soon feel the impact, with missed paychecks as early as October 15.
Rank-and-file senators are trying to find middle...
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Senator Mike Crapo refused to join a subpoena for Jeffrey Epstein financial records.
Crapo and Senator Ron Wyden worked together on rural school funding but not on Epstein documents.
In February 2024, staff reviewed over $1 billion in suspicious transactions but could not take copies.
Possible reasons...
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• President Trump cut short a White House roundtable on Antifa.
• Secretary of State Rubio passed Trump a note about a Middle East deal.
• Trump stopped the meeting to respond to the news from Rubio.
• The session included MAGA influencers and cabinet members.
• The sudden exit highlights shifting...
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White House debates invoking the Insurrection Act to send troops
Active-duty forces could perform searches and arrests under the Act
National Guard now has limited support roles in cities
Legal challenges and public outcry are already emerging
A move would mark a major escalation in federal power
President...
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Former White House lawyer Jim Schultz says Trump’s public comments don’t help his case.
Selective prosecution is hard to prove because courts demand clear bias.
Past political scandals show how rare it is to win on selective prosecution.
Trump’s firing of a U.S. attorney and public demands...
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• Former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor fears he could face a vindictive prosecution next.
• Taylor watched James Comey’s arraignment and called it selective and unfair.
• He says the case sets a dangerous precedent that could threaten others.
• Taylor urges former colleagues and supporters to stand against...
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President Trump said his administration wants limits on freedom of speech to stop riots.
He proposed a one-year minimum prison sentence for people who “incite riots.”
Trump focused on flag burning as an example that he believes stirs up violence.
The Supreme Court protects flag burning under...
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• Proposition 50 would pause California’s redistricting commission to redraw five seats.
• Governor Newsom’s supporters have spent $43 million on ads, outpacing Republicans by $16 million.
• Many GOP insiders now fear Proposition 50 will pass and shift power to Democrats.
• Similar map fights in Missouri and Utah show...
