The government's recent change of heart on welfare reforms has put a wrench in the works for future spending decisions. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson didn't promise to eliminate the two-child benefit limit, saying it would be expensive. She did say the government is looking at all options t
The BRICS summit is happening in Brazil, and it's shaping up to be a bit of a mixed bag. The group, which includes major developing economies, has grown a lot recently, but that might not be all good news. Some experts think the group might struggle to speak with one voice, especially when it comes
Rep. Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican known for his moderate stance, has decided not to run for re-election next year. At 61, he's had enough of the grueling two-year election cycles. Bacon, a former Air Force officer, has represented a swing district that includes Omaha and rural areas since 2016.
The leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, finally showed up in public after staying hidden during the 12-day fight between Iran and Israel. He appeared at a special event to remember a significant figure in Islam, Hussein, who died a long time ago. This event is a big deal for Shiite Muslims, who
The U. S. has recently given away 10 old Coast Guard ships to four Asian countries, including Vietnam and the Philippines. These countries are in a tough spot because they have disputes with China over who owns parts of the South China Sea. The ships are not new, but they are big and can travel far,
Trump had quite a week. He celebrated some big wins, but not everything went his way. Let's break it down. First, the Supreme Court made a ruling that Trump loved. It limited the power of judges to block his policies nationwide. Trump saw this as a green light to push forward with some of his most
Israel is sending a group to Qatar for talks with Hamas, even though Hamas wants changes to the deal. The deal is about a 60-day break in fighting and releasing hostages. Israel's leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, says the changes Hamas wants are not okay. But he still wants to talk. Hamas says they are
On a day meant for celebration, federal agents were busy. U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out raids in Southern California. Over 1, 600 people have been detained for deportation. The raids continued even on July 4th, a day meant for celebration. In West Hollywood, ICE agents
Turkey is witnessing a surge in political tensions as authorities detain more mayors from the main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP). The latest crackdown saw the detention of Adana Mayor Zeydan Karalar and Adıyaman Mayor Abdurrahman Tutdere. Soon after, Antalya Mayor Muhittin Bö
Eight individuals held in Djibouti were sent to South Sudan, a country known for its instability and violence. This happened after a judge in Massachusetts refused to stop their deportation. The migrants' lawyers had asked for an emergency block, arguing that their clients could face torture and oth
