New York City's political scene just got a major shake-up. Mayor Eric Adams has decided to pull out of the race for another term. This move leaves the stage open for three main contenders: Zohran Mamdani from the Democrats, Andrew Cuomo running as an independent, and Curtis Sliwa from the Republican
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has decided to withdraw from the mayoral race. This move came after a lot of speculation and issues with campaign funds. Adams mentioned that media attention and financial hurdles made it tough to keep going. Adams had a strong start but faced big challenges. He was i
In the world of politics, things can get pretty heated. Right now, Democrats and Republicans are at a standstill. Democrats are saying no to a bill that keeps the government running unless Republicans agree to some changes. Specifically, they want to reverse cuts to Medicaid, restore funding for pub
In a surprising turn of events, the Seychelles presidential race is headed for a runoff. The electoral commission announced that neither of the top candidates secured the required majority in the first round. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie and current President Wavel Ramkalawan will now face eac
Keir Starmer, the UK's Prime Minister, has a tough job ahead. He's asking his party, Labour, to stop looking inward and come together to tackle a big challenge: beating Reform UK. Starmer thinks Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has some extreme ideas, like deporting lots of people, which Starmer call
The U. S. Supreme Court is looking at a big question: Should everyone born in the U. S. automatically be a citizen? Right now, the 14th Amendment says yes, but some want to change that. If the Supreme Court says no, things could get complicated. Kids born to parents who aren't citizens might not ge
Alaska's senators and representative are sticking with a plan to keep details about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes hidden. They haven't given any reasons why. Many women who were hurt by Epstein have gone to Washington to ask for the files to be made public. But Congress, pushed by Donald Trump, is keepin
Chicago has been struggling with violent crime for a long time. Delphine Cherry knows this better than most. She lost her daughter in 1992 and her son in 2012 to gun violence. She moved her family to a suburb hoping for safety, but tragedy struck again. The idea of sending in the National Guard to
Trump's recent move to indict former FBI Director James Comey seems more like a personal vendetta than a serious legal pursuit. The case, which many legal experts consider weak, is expected to fall apart in court. But for Trump, the outcome might not matter much. He's already achieved what he set ou
Memphis is getting some extra help to tackle crime. The state of Tennessee is sending in more than just local cops. They are bringing in federal agents and the National Guard. This is not a small operation. It involves many different agencies working together. The goal is to make the city safer. Th
