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Political Volatility: The Opening and Closing of the Strait of Hormuz
Amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels on April 17, declaring it “completely open” for shipping traffic following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire related to broader regional conflicts.
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I’m Dan Osborn: The Race to Win Nebraska
The emergence of industrial mechanic and independent candidate Dan Osborn in 2024 sent shockwaves throughout the nation. Characterized by his populist message and unpolished delivery, Osborn didn’t fit any party-political box.
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Gig Work: Side Hustle Turned Scramble for Survival
The gig economy is only continuing to grow in the United States. As economic downturn pushes more Americans to pick up a “side hustle,” the dangers of the industry are hurting workers.
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The FISA Fight: The Future of Governmental Spy Powers in America
The United States has had a long and complicated history when it comes to surveillance and personal liberties. Tension has arisen due to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a powerful and contested tool.
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Impeachment Push Against U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
On April 15, a group of Democrats in the House of Representatives introduced 6 new bills to impeach U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The accusations include abuse of power, mishandling of important information and unauthorized military action.
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The Bipartisan Axe on Taxes
Right now, tax-related discussions intensify as April 15 approaches, revealing bipartisan tensions over tax reforms. Proposals from both Democrats and Republicans face challenges, with public support for reducing tax burdens evident.
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America’s Policy Roller Coaster on the Iran War
Over the past week, the uncertainty over the Iran War persisted, with broken ceasefires, fragile deals and further twists and turns in its trajectory. Oil jumped, then crashed, then jumped, and economic indicators are pushing that same uncertain narrative.
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The War on Peptides
Peptide injections have been gaining popularity in recent years because of the range of biological functions they can target. This has caused people, from celebrities, movie stars to even RFK Jr. himself to try the treatment.
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A Fractured Future: California’s Governor’s Race
For months, Democrats in California fretted about the possibility of a two-Republican governor’s runoff; just one look at the recent Governor’s debate stage explains why. In a crowded field of nearly a dozen candidates, nearly all were Democrats.
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Escalation Around Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Iran said the area around its Bushehr nuclear power plant had been attacked for the fourth time during the current war. One of the plant’s employees was killed in the attack.
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The Oyster Farmer Running for Senate
Platner has no prior experience with politics and has never tried to run for office or campaign. He is effectively an ‘outsider’, which, Platner says, is a good thing.
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The Iran War’s Effect on Bonds
President Trump assured the public that the war would only last “4 to 6 weeks.” It has now been 5, and the markets are reacting. After the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has responded fiercely.
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A Look at President Trump’s War Rhetoric
Democratic politicians and experts on presidential communications warn that President Trump’s recent threats against Iran are a dangerous escalation of rhetoric that could undermine global American credibility and domestic support for the war.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi is Fired
Attorney General Pamela “Pam” Bondi has been fired by President Donald Trump, though it has been phrased as a transition on the President’s Truth Social and Pam Bondi’s various social media accounts.
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The Cost of Hormuz Hits Home
On March 2nd, 2026, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. This week, this supply shortage has hit the US markets, causing the price of gas and other oil products to rocket up to above $4 in some areas.
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Two Donald Trump Executive Orders Struck Down
The ruling effectively reverses a series of motions and executive orders that were responsible for the gutting of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, through which roughly 1.1 billion of federal funding is sent to services.
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U.S. Signals Plan to Remove Iranian Oil Sanctions
The United States has announced its intention to relax sanctions on oil exports from Iran, which represents a major policy shift in its stance towards Iran. This growing pressure is in an effort to stabilize oil supplies.
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Democrats Flip Seat in Mar-a-Lago District
In a special election last week, Democrat Emily Gregory flipped a state House of Representatives seat in Florida’s 87th district, Palm Beach County.
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The Verdict Against Meta
In a landmark 10-2 decision, a California jury found tech giants Meta and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to be addictive, which harmed plaintiff KGM’s mental health.
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Federal Judge Rules RFK Jr. Overstepped on Trans Care
On December 18, Secretary Kennedy released a 12-page document declaring that transition related healthcare for trans youth “fail[s] to meet professional recognized standards of health care.” The document notes increasing rates of minors seeking medical care for gender dysphoria.
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Mixed Messages from the Commander in Chief
The war in Iran has drawn a controversial reception across the United States. As the Commander in Chief, President Trump holds the power to prolong his assault on Iran, or exit with expediency.
