Pop Star Ariana Grande Slams White House Over Music Use in Immigration Video
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Pop Star Ariana Grande Slams White House Over Music Use in Immigration Video

International pop sensation Ariana Grande has publicly condemned the White House for its unauthorized use of her music in a recent social media video promoting its immigration policies. The artist expressed strong disapproval after her 2024 hit “Bye” was featured in a TikTok reel depicting border agents apprehending individuals. The controversial video, shared earlier this […]

Jakarta Streets Erupt as Students Protest Prabowo’s Policies and Rising Costs
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Jakarta Streets Erupt as Students Protest Prabowo’s Policies and Rising Costs

Hundreds of students converged on Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, on Friday to voice strong opposition to government policies they contend are pushing the nation towards financial instability. The demonstrations targeted what protesters described as extravagant state spending and demanded the immediate cessation of President Prabowo Subianto’s signature free meals program, which has been marred by allegations […]

US Warrantless Surveillance Law Lapses for First Time Amid Political Standoff Over Intelligence Leadership
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US Warrantless Surveillance Law Lapses for First Time Amid Political Standoff Over Intelligence Leadership

The United States House of Representatives has failed to reauthorize the nation’s controversial warrantless surveillance law, marking the first time the legislation has been allowed to expire. A crucial vote on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), specifically the powerful Section 702 provision, fell short of the required two-thirds majority in a 218-198 decision, with […]

Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Face Urgent Deadline to Exit Defunct SAVE Plan
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Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Face Urgent Deadline to Exit Defunct SAVE Plan

Nearly seven million federal student loan borrowers remain enrolled in the now-defunct Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan, despite warnings from education officials about the significant financial risks involved. Nicholas Kent, the Undersecretary of Education at the U.S. Department of Education, recently highlighted the urgency of the situation, noting that only about 300,000 […]

Federal Judge Rejects Bid to Erase Legal Defeats in Federal Reserve Pressure Campaign Case
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Federal Judge Rejects Bid to Erase Legal Defeats in Federal Reserve Pressure Campaign Case

Chief Judge James Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has denied a request by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to erase the record of her office’s legal losses during a controversial investigation into the Federal Reserve. The decision ensures that the court’s previous rulings—which blocked prosecutors from subpoenaing the central bank—remain […]