In a surprising move, lawyers from the Trump administration gave the go-ahead for a military operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power. This decision was made just days before the operation took place. The lawyers argued that the action would not be considered a full-scale w
The political scene in America has seen a significant shift, especially among Christians. The current administration's policies have sparked a reaction from various religious groups, with Catholics emerging as a potential game-changer. Initially, the religious right, a coalition of white evangelica
The world is seeing a big fight between big democracies and powerful autocracies. This is not just about military strength. It's also about ideas and values. Democracies need to show they are strong and united. Middle-sized democracies, like Indonesia, can play a big role in this. Indonesia is the
President Donald Trump has a new plan for health care. He wants Congress to turn his ideas into law. This plan is all about making health care and medicine more affordable. Trump thinks this will help people right away. The president shared his thoughts in a video. He called his plan "The Great Hea
Ethiopia and Eritrea, two countries with a history of conflict, are once again at odds. This time, Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of sending weapons to rebels in the Amhara region. Ethiopian police claim to have seized thousands of rounds of ammunition and arrested two suspects. They believe the weapo
Primary elections are a big deal for democratic parties. They show that everyone's vote counts. But, the way these elections are run might not always be fair. Different methods can change who gets chosen. This piece looks at six different ways to count votes. It uses real data from a recent primary
Canada and China are taking steps to mend their diplomatic relationship. This comes after a long period of tension. Prime Minister Mark Carney is in China for a four-day visit. This is the first visit by a Canadian prime minister in nearly ten years. During a meeting in Beijing, China's Foreign Min
Russia's leader recently shared his thoughts on world events. He said things are getting riskier out there. He pointed out that old fights are getting worse. New trouble spots are popping up. But he stayed quiet on big issues like Venezuela and Iran. He talked to new ambassadors in Moscow. This was
Iowa's Democrats have a bold plan. They want to use money from education savings accounts (ESAs) to help with health care. Right now, 41, 044 students use these accounts to pay for private school. That costs the state $327. 9 million. Democrats say they could use some of that money to help over 100,
Iran's government is facing a lot of heat from its own people and those living abroad. Many famous Iranians, like singers, actors, and filmmakers, are speaking out against the regime. They are using their platforms to raise awareness about the protests and the government's harsh response. One of th
