A legal battle is heating up in West Virginia. A local group is suing the state's governor. They say he broke the rules by sending National Guard troops to Washington, D. C. The governor's office disagrees. They believe federal law backs up their decision. This isn't the first time this issue has b
Brazil's recent police operation in Rio de Janeiro's favelas left many dead, raising questions about the country's approach to crime and politics. Over 2, 500 officers, backed by drones and armored vehicles, stormed the areas, resulting in dozens of deaths. Governor Cláudio Castro called it a succes
Belgium is facing a new challenge. Drones are flying over important places like airports, military bases, and even a nuclear plant. The government thinks Russia might be behind this, but they can't be sure. Foreign help is on the way. Teams from France, Germany, and Britain are coming to Belgium. T
A deal to end the record-long government shutdown has been struck, but it's not all smooth sailing for Democrats. Eight Senate Democrats joined forces with Republicans to push forward a plan to reopen the government. This agreement still needs final approval from the Senate, a nod from the House, an
The Supreme Court is looking closely at President Trump's tariffs. Experts say this is not just about trade. It's about who has the power to decide how money is collected. Marc Busch, a professor at Georgetown University, talked about this on a podcast. He said the tariffs are really just taxes. An
Turkey is playing a key role in discussions about Hamas fighters stuck in Gaza. These talks involve the U. S. and Arab mediators. The main goal is to find a safe way out for about 200 fighters hiding in tunnels. This issue is making it hard to move forward with ceasefire talks between Israel and Ham
In the U. S. , a small group of ultra-wealthy individuals holds a massive amount of the country's wealth. This isn't just about inequality; it's about power. These billionaires influence what we pay for essentials like housing, healthcare, and food. They also shape public opinion through their contr
Sen. Lisa Murkowski's recent speech about the government shutdown highlighted a troubling trend in politics: broken promises and bad faith. It's clear that many politicians, including the president, say one thing to get what they want but do another when it's convenient. This kind of behavior erodes
The Supreme Court recently made a decision that kept same-sex marriage legal in the United States. This decision came after a lot of worry from LGBTQ advocates. They were scared the court might change its mind about same-sex marriage. The court did not take a case from Kim Davis. She is a former Ken
The U. S. military has recently conducted two more strikes in the Pacific, targeting boats they claim were involved in drug trafficking. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that six individuals were killed in these strikes, bringing the total number of deaths from such operations to 76. The st
