Lebanon's military has recently announced the completion of the first phase of a disarmament plan. This plan targets militant groups, specifically Hezbollah, under a U. S. -brokered cease-fire agreement that ended a brutal war with Israel over a year ago. The Lebanese government has been under heavy
The Senate made a bold move to limit the president's power to act in Venezuela. This step, though mostly symbolic, shows that some senators are worried about the president's aggressive approach. The president, however, wasn't happy with this decision. He criticized the five Republican senators who s
Maryland is making waves with a new plan. The state wants to take control of its own vaccine schedule. This means they might not follow the federal government's recommendations anymore. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently changed their list of routine shots for kids. This
CBS Evening News is facing a rough patch. A top producer, Javier Guzman, was fired. This happened after the show's new host, Tony Dokoupil, had a bumpy first week. Guzman was the second-in-command producer. He was let go after Wednesday's broadcast. The reason for his firing is unclear. It might no
The Kennedy Center, a famous stage for music and art, is facing a wave of cancellations. Artists are choosing to step back, and it's not just about music anymore. It's about something bigger: politics. Sonia De Los Santos, a singer known for her uplifting songs about immigrants, was supposed to per
In Portland, Oregon, a tense situation unfolded when federal immigration agents were involved in a shooting that left two people injured. The incident began when local police responded to a report of gunfire near a hospital. Shortly after, officers were alerted to a residential area where two indivi
In a strange twist, the White House recently held a press conference to announce new dietary guidelines, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. The focus was on combating obesity and promoting healthier eating habits. Kennedy emphasized the importanc
The House of Representatives recently made a big move. They voted to extend health care subsidies for people who get insurance through the Affordable Care Act. This vote was a surprise because it wasn't what the Republican leaders wanted. A group of Republican lawmakers teamed up with Democrats to m
The U. S. Treasury Secretary has a bold plan to fund a massive defense budget increase. The idea? Recover money lost to fraud, waste, and abuse. This isn't just any plan—it's a strategy to tap into funds that have been mismanaged or stolen, particularly from welfare programs. Minnesota is at the ce
Oregon is trying to clean up its political money game. They passed a law to limit big donations and make spending more transparent. But now, they need a lot of cash to make it happen. The Secretary of State's Office wants $25 million to start. But they admit they don't know the final cost. This is
