Unions have been a driving force behind many of the workplace benefits that Americans enjoy today. From paid time off to fair wages, these advancements were not handed down by employers but were fought for by workers who stood together. The AFL-CIO and countless union members have played a significa
Ukraine's air power is in serious trouble. Since the war started in February 2022, they've lost 19 of their Su-27 fighter jets. That's a big deal because these jets are crucial for their defense. Now, they might only have 12 to 23 left. The problem is, no other country uses the Su-27, so they can't
Florida's Catholic bishops have a request for President Trump. They want him to take a break from immigration enforcement until after the Christmas holidays. They believe this would show kindness to families affected by these actions. The bishops sent a letter on Monday. It was addressed to both Pr
The United States and Iran recently had a heated discussion at the United Nations Security Council. The main topic was how to restart talks about Iran's nuclear program. The US said they are ready to talk directly with Iran, but only if Iran is willing to have serious discussions. The US also made i
A top Israeli official has some strong ideas about what should happen next in the region. Bezalel Smotrich, who is the Finance Minister and also has a role in the Defense Ministry, thinks Israel needs to take control of certain areas and make sure its borders are safe. He was talking about this at
Ben Sasse, a well-known former Republican senator from Nebraska, recently shared some tough news. He revealed that he has stage-four pancreatic cancer, which doctors say is terminal. Sasse, now 53 years old, made this announcement on a social media platform, calling it a "death sentence. " Sasse se
President Trump recently made headlines with a bold announcement: the U. S. Navy is set to build a new class of warships, and they will bear his name. This move comes hot on the heels of another decision to name the Kennedy Center after him. The plan involves constructing two advanced battleships eq
EU leaders had a lot on their plates during their final meeting of the year. While the official agenda focused on EU expansion, the real talk was about Ukraine's financial future. The initial plan was to use frozen Russian assets in Belgium to fund Ukraine, but this idea faced strong opposition. Be
Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some big moves recently. He's decided to go ahead with a different budget that the City Council approved. This budget doesn't include a tax on big companies. Even though Johnson didn't sign it, the budget will still become official in a few days. Johnson mad
In the first 11 months of the Trump presidency, over 1. 6 million immigrants lost their legal status in the U. S. This number is huge and includes people who came to the country through various legal programs like visas, asylum, and temporary protected status. It's like the entire population of Phil
