A Texas senator recently faced criticism for cutting funds to a weather agency just before severe floods hit his state. The senator, Ted Cruz, proposed reducing a $150 million budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This money was meant to improve weather forecasts and
Some people are saying weird things about the Texas floods. They think it's not just bad weather. They think someone is messing with the weather on purpose. This idea is not new. It's been around for a while. But it's getting more attention now. A politician named Marjorie Taylor Greene said she wa
In a surprising move, President Donald Trump hinted at a massive 200% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals. This announcement came during a cabinet meeting, catching many off guard. The president mentioned that these tariffs could be implemented soon but gave a grace period of about a year and a half.
A Texas senator, Ted Cruz, found himself in hot water after taking a trip to Greece while his home state faced a terrible flood. The flood, which happened on July 3, caused a lot of damage and sadly took many lives, including children. Cruz was spotted enjoying his vacation at the Parthenon in Athen
The U. S. has decided to restart sending weapons to Ukraine after a brief pause. This change comes as Russia's attacks on Ukraine are getting worse. President Trump said that Ukraine needs these weapons to protect itself. The Pentagon first stopped sending weapons last week. They said they were wor
A big change is coming to how companies handle complaints. Soon, bosses won't be able to use secret deals to stop workers from talking about sexual misconduct or discrimination at work. This change is part of a new law expected to pass later this year. These secret deals, called non-disclosure agre
Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are taking longer than hoped. Qatar, which is hosting the talks, says both sides need more time to agree. This is not what Donald Trump wanted. He had hoped to announce a deal during Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week. But it looks like that won't
In a big move, Wisconsin's highest court just said the state can ban conversion therapy. This isn't just about one issue, though. It's also about who gets to make the rules in the state. The court said a group of lawmakers can't just block rules they don't like. This gives the governor more power to
Big changes are coming to airport security. After almost 20 years, the TSA is finally letting passengers keep their shoes on during screening. This new rule starts this Sunday at many major airports and will soon roll out to all U. S. airports. Why the change? The TSA has been working on ways to sp
Fourteen countries got a wake-up call from the U. S. They have until August 1 to make a deal. If not, they'll pay more to sell their stuff to America. The U. S. is playing hardball. They say, "Make a deal or pay more. " But if these countries fight back with their own taxes, the U. S. will hit them
