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Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, known for his large following and scandals, passed away at 90, as announced by his ministry's SonLife Broadcasting Network. He gained fame in the 1980s, faced controversies including multiple sex scandals, and was defrocked by the Assemblies of God, yet continued to preach and run his ministry until his death. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Jimmy Swaggart, a famous TV preacher who talked about God and had some big troubles,...

President Trump's immigration enforcement has shifted from targeting primarily criminals to increasingly arresting migrants without criminal convictions, with recent data showing that 44% of those detained had no criminal history. This change, particularly noted after May 25, raises concerns regarding the administration's promise to focus on "the worst of the worst," as many arrests now occur in the interior rather than at the border. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: President Trump initially focused...

A federal judge in Rhode Island halted the Department of Health and Human Services' plan to lay off 10,000 employees and restructure its agencies, citing a lack of rational basis and potential harm to public health services. The ruling followed a lawsuit by 19 Democratic attorneys general, emphasizing the Executive Branch's lack of authority to enact such sweeping changes without Congressional approval. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A federal judge in Rhode Island...

Finding a job in today's economy can be challenging, but a new SmartAsset study ranks the best U.S. job markets, with Bend, Oregon, leading due to its low unemployment rate (3.1%) and significant income growth (44% from 2020 to 2023). Santa Clara, California, excels in health care coverage (88% insured), while Wichita Falls, Texas, offers the shortest commutes (14 minutes). Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A new study says Bend, Oregon, is the...

The Senate passed a major tax and domestic policy bill by a narrow 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote; the bill includes tax cuts and funding for border security while adding trillions to the deficit. The House will need to approve the Senate's revised version, which has faced opposition from some Republican senators concerned about its debt implications. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Senate voted to pass...

Republicans aim to reduce Medicaid funding to finance tax cuts and spending in Trump's domestic policy bill, with significant differences between the Senate and House versions. Key proposals include work requirements for Medicaid recipients, limits on home equity for eligibility, and cuts to provider taxes, along with efforts to restrict funding for Planned Parenthood and gender transition services. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Republicans are trying to change Medicaid, a health program for...