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HEADLINES ON January 10, 2019
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- Headline: Trump's Emergency Powers and Government Shutdown. Impact: If Trump had invoked emergency powers, a butterfly flapping its wings in the White House might have led to a national trend of building walls everywhere—like around parks, schools, and even around people's hearts. Love would be on the endangered species list.. Fact: Did you know that emergency powers have been used throughout history to bypass normal checks and balances? Nothing screams democracy like a little chaos!.
- Headline: The U.S. Spent $8 Billion on Afghanistan’s Air Force. It’s Still Struggling.. Impact: The struggle of Afghanistan's air force led to an unexpected surge in demand for drone deliveries—after all, if the air force can’t deliver, why not send your groceries via drone? 'Amazon Air Force' was born.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. has spent more on Afghanistan's air force than most countries spend on their entire military? Who knew that air superiority involved so much trial and error?.