Sharmeen Kaif

Senate Unanimously Approves Epstein Files Transparency Act Amid Scrutiny While the vote was nearly unanimous, some legal analysts and watchdog groups question whether the timing and bipartisan support reflect genuine transparency—or a political maneuver ahead of upcoming elections. Critics note that certain sensitive details could still be redacted under broad exceptions, leaving key questions unanswered. …

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VA Reports Historic 57% Reduction in Backlog, But Questions Remain The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a dramatic decline in the backlog of veterans awaiting compensation and pension benefits. A claim is considered backlogged if it remains unresolved for more than 125 days. Since January 20, the backlog has fallen from 264,717 …

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FCC Review Sparks After White House Criticism of ABC News For weeks, whispers had circulated in media and political circles suggesting a major clash between the White House and a national news network was brewing. Though no one knew exactly what would ignite it, tensions between the administration and certain broadcasters had been steadily rising—and …

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Veterans Discharged Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Begin Regaining GI Bill Benefits For months, rumors circulated among veteran advocacy groups and military circles that a major policy reversal might be underway—one that could reopen doors for service members dismissed during the height of the pandemic. While officials avoided public confirmation, quiet signals from federal agencies suggested …

GI Bill Eligibility Reconsidered for Troops Ousted for Rejecting COVID Vaccines Read More »

House Unanimously Overturns Controversial Payout Clause in Government Funding Bill For days, whispers on Capitol Hill hinted at an unusual addition to the recent government funding bill—a clause buried deep in the text, largely unnoticed by lawmakers, yet with far-reaching implications. Staffers described late-night edits, missing signatures, and a scramble to trace the language before …

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Federal Judge Blocks Texas Mandate Requiring Ten Commandments Posters in Classrooms Whispers of a secretive legal strategy have emerged in Texas, suggesting that the recent statewide push to display Ten Commandments posters in classrooms may have motivations beyond education. Critics argue that lawmakers could be testing the limits of religious influence in public schools, potentially …

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