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Political Reform

September 17, 1787: A Republic, If You Can Keep It (U.S. National Park Service)

Franklin's persuasive speech at the Constitutional Convention's final day advocated for signing the Constitution despite its imperfections, leading to 38 delegates signing while three refused. A crucial amendment allowing for increased House representation passed unanimously after Washington's sole Convention speech, marking a historic moment in American democracy.

Trump firings cause chaos at agency responsible for America's nuclear weapons

Mass firings at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) caused chaos as hundreds of employees were terminated under Trump and Musk's initiative to reduce federal workforce. The agency, responsible for overseeing U.S. nuclear weapons, saw workers abruptly dismissed with minimal notice, though some terminations were later paused or rescinded. The situation has raised concerns about the future stability of this critical nuclear security organization.