Many Americans are now calling themselves independents. This is a big change from the past. It shows that people are not happy with the two main political parties. But what does it mean to be an independent? It is not as simple as it seems. Being an independent does not tell you much about a person
In a recent turn of events, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have hit a snag in their peace process. The two countries were supposed to sign an economic agreement this week, but that didn't happen. Why? Because Congo has some conditions. Rwanda has been accused of backing rebels wh
Americans are united in one belief: political violence is wrong. Yet, many fear it will become more common in the future. This concern isn't new, but it has grown over recent years. Politics seems to be the main reason people can't get along. Most Americans believe that outside of politics, people
In North Carolina, the ongoing federal government shutdown has led to a tough situation for state workers. Around 200 employees are now on unpaid leave, a move that the Office of State Human Resources says is a last resort. The shutdown, which started last Wednesday, is causing ripples across the st
The Supreme Court is stepping into a heated debate about gun rights and public safety. They're looking at a Hawaii law that limits where people can carry firearms, especially on private property. This isn't just about Hawaii, though. It could set a precedent for other states with similar laws. Hawa
Donald Trump has done a complete 180 on Project 2025, a plan he once distanced himself from. Now, he's using the government shutdown to push its goals, like cutting federal jobs and targeting Democratic states. This plan, created by his allies, includes some extreme ideas, like banning pornography a
Sweden's leader, Ulf Kristersson, recently spoke up about drones and the EU. He thinks the EU should make it easier for countries to buy drones. But he also believes each country should handle its own drone defenses, not the EU as a whole. This comes after a big meeting in Copenhagen. Leaders from
The federal government has decided to pause $2. 1 billion in funding for Chicago's subway projects. This move is part of a larger political strategy, targeting cities led by Democrats during the ongoing government shutdown. The projects in question are the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple
The Supreme Court is about to dive into some big cases that could change how much power the president has. Starting in October, they will look at whether President Trump can do things like put tariffs on imports and fire people from important jobs like the Federal Reserve. These cases could have hug
Tensions are rising as Russian President Vladimir Putin makes bold threats involving Ukraine's nuclear power plants. On October 2, Putin spoke at the Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi. He suggested that Russia might target Ukrainian nuclear facilities. This is a serious issue because nuc
