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Is Donald Trump Honest About Project 2025?

Donald Trump has often claimed he had “no idea” about the conservative Heritage Foundation’s policy project, known as Project 2025. However, his recent choices for key administration roles suggest otherwise. While Trump tried to distance himself from this controversial blueprint during his campaign, several of his picks are directly tied to the project. Let’s break…

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Biden Administration Sends Antipersonnel Land Mines to Ukraine Amid Escalating Conflict

President Joe Biden has authorized the provision of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, according to U.S. officials, marking a significant and controversial step in supporting Kyiv’s defense against Russian advances. This decision aligns with other recent moves, such as supplying Ukraine with long-range missile systems, as the administration ramps up efforts to counter Russia’s growing…

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Republicans Eye Social Program Cuts to Fund Tax Breaks for the Wealthy

More Tax Cuts for the Wealthy. More Cuts for 70 Million Americans. In a move that has sparked widespread concern, Republican leaders are reportedly considering significant cuts to social programs they once vowed to protect. The proposed changes aim to offset the enormous cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts, which largely benefited billionaires and…

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Beans & Barley Employee Tests Positive for Hepatitis A, Prompts Public Health Alert

The Milwaukee Health Department has launched a public health response after an employee at Beans & Barley tested positive for Hepatitis A. The employee worked at the popular restaurant between October 31 and November 13. While officials emphasize that there is no ongoing risk to current patrons, they encourage potentially exposed individuals to take precautions….

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Biden Approves Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Missiles in Russia Amid North Korean Troop Deployments

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use the U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for limited strikes within Russia, a significant shift in U.S. policy. The decision comes in response to North Korea deploying thousands of troops to aid Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. According to senior U.S. officials, this policy adjustment…

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Another Major Data Center May Be Coming to Southeast Wisconsin

A new large-scale data center campus may soon join the growing tech infrastructure in southeast Wisconsin. The Kenosha Plan Commission is set to review a proposal on November 21 for a four-building data center campus near Interstate 94 and Highway 142, just six miles south of Microsoft’s $3.3 billion data center project in Mount Pleasant….

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Israeli Strike Destroys Secret Iranian Nuclear Research Facility, Signaling Escalation in Regional Tensions

The Target: Taleghan 2 Facility The attack focused on the Taleghan 2 facility, located within the Parchin military complex, about 20 miles southeast of Tehran. Once part of Iran’s Amad nuclear weapons program, which was halted in 2003, the site had been repurposed for testing explosives critical to nuclear weapons production, according to the Institute…

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Amazon Breaks Ground on $200 Million Robotic Facility in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

Amazon has officially begun construction on a state-of-the-art robotic facility in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, marking a $200 million investment in the region. This new facility adds to Amazon’s significant footprint in the state, bringing its total investment in Wisconsin to over $11 billion. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by key community and state leaders, including…