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Federal Agents' Immunity in the Spotlight: The Shooting of Alex Pretti and the Clash Between State Sovereignty and Federal Authority

Publication Date: January 27, 2026 Topic Overview The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026, has thrust the longstanding tension between state sovereignty and federal immunity into the national conversation. This incident, occurring amid protests against a federal immigration enforcement operation known as…

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Vote on Federal/States Rights Policy - ICE Shootings in Minnesota

January 25, 2026 Capy News and Beyond Polarized publish new framework evaluating States Rights versus Federalism in wake of ICE shootings in Minnesota. Go to: States Rights and Federalism – Beyond Polarized Review the policy options. Vote on which option you assess to be in the best interest of the U.S. Use the policy options as discussion points to lower tensions with family members, loved…

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Capy News Pivots to Original Goal, Launches BeyondPolarized.com

January 19, 2026 *For Immediate Release* Exciting News: We’re Now Beyond Polarized! 🎉 I’m thrilled to announce that Capy News has officially rebranded to Beyond Polarized — and we have a brand new home at beyondpolarized.com. Why the change? Our original mission was to simplify complex social issues by presenting society with a full range of policy options. This helps people decide what they…

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U.S. Options for Greenland Control

January 18, 2026 The push for U.S. control of Greenland centers on President Trump’s demand to buy the island from Denmark. He cites needs for Arctic security and access to minerals like rare earths. Greenland now operates as an autonomous part of Denmark. The U.S. holds a defense pact from 1951 that lets it run Thule Air Base there. No ownership change has happened yet. Tariffs hit eight…

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Options for U.S. Policy Priorities in 2026: Domestic or Foreign Focus

January 11, 2026 What should be the U.S. Government’s focus in 2026? Some say fix problems at home like high prices, health care costs, public safety, and national debt. Others say handle threats abroad like in Venezuela and Iran. Under the current Congress and President, the law lets the executive branch act fast on foreign matters. The projected budget for 2026 raises military spending in…

Options for U.S. Policy Priorities in 2026: Domestic or Foreign Focus

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Options for U.S. Policy Priorities in 2026: Domestic or Foreign Focus

January 11, 2026 What should be the U.S. Government’s focus in 2026? Some say fix problems at home like high prices, health care costs, public safety, and national debt. Others say handle threats abroad like in Venezuela and Iran. Under the current Congress and President, the law lets the executive branch act fast on foreign matters. The projected budget for 2026 raises military spending in…

Options for U.S. Policy Priorities in 2026: Domestic or Foreign Focus

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Here are the Real Options for U.S. Policy in Venezuela After Capturing Its President

Publication Date: January 3, 2026 The U.S. military strike on Venezuela has sparked a fierce debate over what America should do next with captured President Nicolás Maduro and the country itself. Explosions hit Caracas early today. U.S. Delta Force took Maduro and his wife into custody on drug trafficking charges. Troops now control key sites like military bases. The current U.S. law allows…

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This Week’s Key U.S. Developments: Fed Rate Cut, Health Care Subsidy Debate

Publication Date: December 14, 2025 Week of December 8–14, 2025 The week featured the Federal Reserve’s final policy decision of the year, ongoing congressional discussions on health care costs, and announcements affecting defense employment and foreign arms support. Key Events and Why They Matter Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates Factual Summary: The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark…

This Week’s Key U.S. Developments: Fed Rate Cut, Health Care Subsidy Debate

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Hegseth's War on Drugs Sparks War Crime Fears in Deadly Caribbean Boat Strikes

Publication Date: December 04, 2025 Overview A U.S. military strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean has ignited a firestorm over potential war crimes. News media reports of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s alleged verbal command to “kill everybody” has drawn bipartisan outrage, echoing long-banned atrocities from World War I. However, military brass testimony contradicts news reports.…

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Defense Secretary Hegseth's Alleged 'Kill Everybody' Order Sparks Legal Firestorm Over Drug Boat Strikes

Publication Date: November 30, 2025 Overview A report has ignited national debate over U.S. military tactics in the fight against drug trafficking. On September 2, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly issued a verbal command to eliminate all aboard a suspected narco-boat in the Caribbean, leading to a second strike that killed survivors clinging to wreckage. This incident, part of a…

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Immigration Connection to Shooting of National Guardsman in Washington D.C.

November 26, 2025 On November 26, 2025, a 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal shot two National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C. The victims, from the West Virginia National Guard, are in critical condition. Lakanwal entered the US in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, a program for Afghans at risk after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. His parole…

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Here Are the Real Paths to Control U.S. Healthcare Costs and Boost Results

November 24, 2025 Americans face sky-high healthcare bills. In 2023, the U.S. spent $4.9 trillion on health, or 17.6% of the economy’s total output. This tops any other rich nation. Yet results lag. Life expectancy sits at 77 years, three years below the average for similar countries. Infant deaths run at 5.4 per 1,000 births, against a 4.1 average. Over half of adults skip needed care due to…

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X's Transparency Labels Expose Foreign Hands Shaping American Voter Rage

Publication Date: November 23, 2025 Overview In a bold move to pierce the veil of online anonymity, X has rolled out a feature that slaps country-of-origin labels on user profiles, unmasking a web of foreign-operated accounts masquerading as homegrown voices in U.S. politics. Overnight, this tool has spotlighted influencers from Russia, India, and beyond who amplify divisive posts on…

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Minnesota Taxpayers Unwittingly Fuel Al-Shabaab Through Massive Welfare Fraud Schemes

Publication Date: November 22, 2025 Overview In the heart of America’s heartland, a web of welfare fraud has unraveled, exposing how billions in taxpayer dollars vanished from programs meant to support vulnerable families and children. Federal probes reveal that stolen funds from Minnesota’s generous social services flowed back to Somalia, where portions allegedly reached Al-Shabaab, the…

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Americans Gather for Thanksgiving 2025: A 404-Year-Old Tradition of Gratitude

Publication Date: November 27, 2025 Millions of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, a federal holiday marked by family gatherings, feasts featuring turkey and pumpkin pie, and expressions of gratitude. Established as a national day of thanks, the holiday traces its roots to a 1621 harvest celebration between Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Facts The first…

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Bows Out of Congress Amid Fiery Trump Rift

Publication Date: November 22, 2025 Overview In a stunning twist for Republican politics, firebrand Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives on November 21, 2025, effective January 5, 2026. Once a fierce ally to President Donald Trump, Greene’s departure caps a months-long public feud sparked by her push to unseal Jeffrey Epstein’s…

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SMRs by 2028–2030? White House and Army Janus Demand It – Evidence Suggests 2033+

Publication Date: November 20, 2025 Executive orders and military programs are pushing for rapid microreactor deployment, but no U.S. advanced SMR has reached prototype demonstration in an operational environment yet. CAPY TRL Verdict Consensus claimed TRL: 7–8 (by vendors and some DoD statements) CAPY assessed TRL: 5 (light-water SMRs) to low-6 (non-LWR designs) Earliest plausible U.S.…

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