Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has had a sudden change of heart about the transportation bill she recently pushed through. After a lot of effort to get it passed, she now wants to scrap the whole thing. This comes after Republicans successfully blocked the tax hikes that were supposed to fund the Oregon
A tragic incident unfolded in Minneapolis when an ICE officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman during a recent immigration enforcement operation. The shooting, which took place in a residential area near downtown, was captured on video and quickly sparked outrage among locals. Federal officials
Spencer Pratt, a familiar face from reality TV, has thrown his hat into the ring for L. A. mayor. This move comes exactly a year after the devastating Palisades fire, which destroyed his home and many others. Pratt has been vocal on social media, blaming Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom fo
South Korea's president, Lee Jae Myung, recently visited China. He had important meetings with Chinese leaders. He asked China to help ease tensions with North Korea. Lee believes China can play a big role in this. He thinks China can help restart talks and reduce hostilities. Lee met with China's
Cheltenham Borough Council, run by the Liberal Democrats, is asking the government to push back local elections by a year. This comes just after their leader, Sir Ed Davey, said delaying elections could break human rights laws. The council thinks holding elections now isn't practical because of mone
Five years ago, chaos erupted at the U. S. Capitol. A mob, fueled by false claims of a stolen election, stormed the building. Over 100 police officers were hurt, and several people died. Now, the White House is trying to spin this story. They call the attackers "peaceful" and blame the police for th
The US might soon see a huge boost in military spending. President Trump wants to increase the defence budget to $1. 5 trillion by 2027. This is a big jump from the current $901 billion. He believes this will help build a stronger military. Trump says the extra money will come from tariffs. These ar
In a daring operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, U. S. forces encountered significant risks and close calls. The mission, dubbed Absolute Resolve, involved over 150 aircraft launched from 20 different bases in the region. The operation was not as smooth as President Trump's desc
Iran is feeling the heat as President Trump's bold moves, like the recent operation in Venezuela, have put the country on edge. With protests spreading across Iran and the government struggling to keep control, Trump's threats to take action if protesters are harmed have added to the tension. Trump
The U. S. government has decided to pause its plan to exclude healthcare providers who offer gender-affirming care to children from Medicare and Medicaid. This decision came after a group of states led by Democrats sued the government over the proposed rules. Last month, the government suggested ne
