The White House is getting a major upgrade, and it's not coming from taxpayers. A bunch of big companies and rich folks are chipping in to make Trump's dream of a grand ballroom a reality. This isn't just any ballroom—it's a massive, bulletproof, 999-person space that's set to be the biggest renovat
South Africa is known for its progressive stance on LGBTQ+ rights, but there's a big problem that's often overlooked. The country hasn't banned conversion therapy, which is a major issue. Conversion therapy is when people try to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity. It's widely see
Tensions are running high between the US and Venezuela. President Trump has given the CIA the green light to conduct secret missions in Venezuela. This move has sparked anger from Venezuelan President Maduro, who is calling for peace and rejecting any attempts at regime change. The US has already t
Graham Platner, a Marine vet turned oyster farmer, is making waves in Maine's Democratic Senate race. But before he entered politics, Platner's online posts revealed some strong, and sometimes controversial, views. He once called himself a "communist, " criticized police, and made remarks about rura
A federal judge has stepped in to stop a wave of layoffs planned by the Trump administration. Judge Susan Illston ruled that the administration's move to send out reduction-in-force (RIF) notices to about 4, 000 federal employees was both illegal and exceeded their authority. This decision came just
A symbol that many find deeply offensive was spotted in the office of a newly elected Ohio congressman. The flag, featuring a swastika, was seen during a video call with one of Rep. Dave Taylor's staffers. Taylor, a Republican representing Ohio's 2nd Congressional District, quickly condemned the sym
The US passport has seen better days. It's no longer in the top 10 most powerful passports worldwide. This is the first time in 20 years that this has happened. The US now shares the 12th spot with Malaysia. Just last year, it was in 7th place. Ten years ago, it was number one. This drop is not just
In the middle of a shaky peace deal, things got confusing. The Israeli military said one body given by Hamas was not a hostage's. This has made the already tense situation even more complicated. Gaza's Health Ministry said they got 45 more bodies from Israel. Now, the total is 90. But no one knows
The political standoff in Washington is heating up, with Republicans and the Trump administration preparing for a prolonged government shutdown. They're taking steps to shield themselves from political fallout and put pressure on Democrats. The White House is moving funds around to ensure military p
A senator has raised concerns about a Chinese company possibly breaking U. S. rules. This company, Megaspeed, might be using clever tricks to get American computer chips. These chips are important for technology and national security. The senator wants the U. S. government to look into it. Megaspee
