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86% of America agrees – Members of Congress Shouldn’t Trade Stocks. They Do it Anyway.

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Many of our elected politicians are reportedly making millions of dollars by trading stocks, sometimes under the names of their spouses or children. Democrats and Republicans (not all) are participating in the stock market, and every transaction by a politician can be found online, where rankings of who trades what

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Law and Order, College Athletes Compensation, Woke AI, and more Executive Orders from July 2025

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Over the course of the second term of the Trump administration so far, executive orders have been a major tool in the drastic decisions that are deeply unpopular.

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A Light Month For Executive Orders in June 2025

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Following a busy month for executive orders signed in May, June was relatively quiet with orders that didn’t gain much traction across the media landscape. The TikTok ban made its way back into the spotlight, with another extension of the ban signed through September 2025. Syria is back in the

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The List of Executive Orders signed by President Trump in May

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In May 2025, several Executive Orders were signed addressing diverse issues such as religious liberty, defunding biased media, biological research safety, and prescription drug pricing. Although the immediate impact appears limited, long-term consequences may emerge. Key initiatives include supporting veterans, easing regulations, and revitalizing the nuclear energy sector for national security.

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A 3rd term, a $250 bill, and more proposed by House Republicans in 2025

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President Trump recently verbally confirmed he would not seek a third term, but that hasn’t stopped Republican Representative Andrew Ogles in the House from proposing a House Joint Resolution to allow it.

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Conspiracy or Coincidence? Luigi Mangione Fans Speculate About the Meaning of “286”

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It didn’t take long for internet sleuths to dive down the rabbit hole of conspiracies surrounding the arrest of Luigi Mangione for the murder of the health insurance CEO. His criminal case became a worldwide obsession, especially for the true crime junkies – and they have been hard at work

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Freedom of Speech Actually Does Have Limits that are Not Protected by the First Amendment

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This amendment is pretty straightforward in its original text, but not all free speech is protected. Advocacy groups like the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) make it their mission to protect free speech when those rights may have been infringed upon. With the invention of the internet and social media, understanding what the First Amendment means is more complicated than ever.

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A TikTok Ban, a Ceasefire, a Farewell, and More from Week 2 of 2025

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After a dramatic and deadly first week of the year, week 2 brought some leftovers from last week. The fires are still burning, and the politicians are still politicking. This week, there was an official Israel-Hamas ceasefire, a ban on TikTok, and President Biden gave his farewell address to the nation that came with a dark warning.

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What Happened Last Week? Here Are Some of the Big Stories From the First Week of 2025

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The weekly series discusses recent events, including catastrophic fires in Southern California, voter remorse regarding political choices, a mass shooting in New Orleans linked to ISIS, and a tragic Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas. Additionally, it touches on the impact of a “Quad-demic” on healthcare and the controversial figure of Luigi Mangione.

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Saturday Night Live Plot Twist – The 2nd Trump Administration

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For many, the biggest plot twist of the year was the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Assuming SNL will continue to infuse the hot topics of politics on a regular basis, the casting of the reoccurring headline makers in the Trump administration will be interesting.

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Saturday Night Live and the Politicians of Season 50 (so far)

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The season premiere episode of Season 50 of Saturday Night Live aired September 28th with host Jean Smart and musical guest Jelly Roll, setting the bar pretty high for the rest of the season. Throughout Saturday Night Live’s 50-year history, cast members have created some of the most iconic characters

Cover collage SNL’s 50th season premieres September 28 – Check out this list of real-life politicians and the cast members who played them

SNL’s 50th season premieres September 28 – Check out this list of real-life politicians and the cast members who played them

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Ask any major actor or musician A-lister – hosting Saturday Night Live is the invite-only career booster on many of their bucket lists. The honor is recognized beyond actors as well, with sports icons like Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Tom Brady, LeBron James, Derek Jeter, and even O.J. Simpson (pre-Bronco

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George Santos Joins Cameo and Charges More Money than Brett Farve, Mick Foley, and Others for a Personalized Video

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The door to Congress may have closed but a very lucrative door opened for George Santos. Almost immediately, Santos joined Cameo and started making personalized video messages, successfully charging $75 – $500 per video. According to Santos, he surpassed his congressional salary of $174,000 in just a few days.  George

The seat of the House speaker stands empty as the House of Representatives continues voting for a new speaker on October 17, 2023.

Jim Jordan Lost More Votes in Round Two. Listen to the Threating Voicemail Targeting the Wife of Republican Congressman Who Did Not Vote For Him.

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Supporters of Republican Jim Jordan, nominee for Speaker of the House, have been reportedly using bullying and death threats to push for votes within their own party. The Capitol Police are investigating the threatening texts, which were even directed at family members of Congress representatives. Despite this aggressive campaign, Jordan seems to be losing more support than gaining it. Voting for the Speaker of the House is to resume on Friday, October 20th.

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Just Twenty Minutes Into The Vote for Speaker of the House, Republican Nominee Jim Jordan Did Not Have Enough Votes to Win.

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Round 1: Jeffries (D) – 212, Jordan (R) 200, Other (R) – 20 It has been about two weeks since Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed as Speaker of the House, leaving Congress unable to get any work done until someone can meet the threshold of 217 votes. As of this

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Members of Congress Still Get Their $174,000 Salary During a Government Shutdown. Others Will Have to Work Without Pay. But Wait, There’s More.

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As of September 29, 2:00 pm Central Time, the government shutdown is actually possible.

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Political Terms Defined: Fascist, Socialist, Communist, and Democracy

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As political turmoil ensues, name-calling is getting increasingly…convoluted. The definitions of words like “fascist” or “socialist” are thrown around quite a bit, but in many cases, the true meaning of the term is misunderstood or misinterpreted. These words are the go-to insults to hurl at the other side, regardless of

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