President Trump sat down with NBC's "Meet the Press" to discuss his plan to impose tariffs. When asked if families might face higher prices, he admitted he couldn't guarantee anything but pointed to the economy's strength before COVID. Companies like Walmart and Stanley Black & Decker have voiced co
For decades, the pursuit of a scientific career in the Palestinian territories has been tough. Things took a dramatic turn on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, sparking a war in the Gaza Strip that's lasted more than a year. As Israel responded with bombings and invasions to target Hamas,
Tulsi Gabbard, a former presidential candidate, is in the hot seat again. This time, it's about her deep ties to a Hawaii-based religious sect called the Science of Identity Foundation. A former member of this group, Anita van Duyn, has written letters to key lawmakers warning about Gabbard's potent
Lately, Russia has been making some big threats about using nuclear weapons. This started after Ukraine was given the go-ahead to use some long-range missiles from the West. On November 19, President Vladimir Putin signed a new law making it easier to use nuclear weapons. Two days later, Russia show
Have you ever thought about how sports can shape how a country thinks about itself? In Russia, President Vladimir Putin has been using big sports events to create a fresh story about what it means to be Russian. He looks back to the days of the tsars and the Soviet Union, pushing elite sports and tr
Imagine you're in Romania, and just like that, your presidential election's results are tossed out. Why? Because the president, Klaus Iohannis, found some secret documents hinting that Russia might be stirring up trouble. It seems Russia was trying to boost a far-right candidate, Călin Georgescu, us
Retired U. S. Army Lt. General Keith Kellogg has been tasked with a tough job: finding peace between Ukraine and Russia. The Kremlin might think Kellogg will cave to Putin's demands, but they underestimate him. Kellogg, a seasoned military man, isn't easily fooled. He knows Russia's military is stru
Ever wondered how some countries maintain their grip on power? Let's dive into how Russia's regime does it. French philosopher Jacques Rancière has a theory about this. He says that when people stop caring about politics, it's easier for authoritarian leaders to stay in control. This is what we call
A judge in Maryland put a hold on a lawsuit that claims Linda McMahon, Donald Trump's choice for Education Secretary, and the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) company she once led, didn't stop sexual abuse of kids at their events way back in the 1980s. The pause is because the Maryland Supreme Co
Just one day after Syria’s government collapsed, U. S. forces launched a major strike on over 75 ISIS targets in central Syria. The attack involved different types of warplanes, including B-52 bombers, F-15 fighters, and A-10 Warthogs. General Erik Kurilla, the head of U. S. Central Command, stated
