A major investment company, Apollo Global Management, has asked its New York City employees to work from home on a specific Friday. This is because a protest is planned outside their office. The protest is about the company's CEO, Marc Rowan, who supports President Trump's policies on universities.
Oregon is making big changes to how money flows in politics. Starting in 2027, new rules will limit how much people can give to candidates running for statewide offices. The cap is set at $3, 300 per person for each election cycle. These changes come from a law passed in 2024, known as House Bill 40
The United Nations Security Council is set to start discussions on a U. S. -proposed resolution. This resolution supports President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. It also suggests creating a temporary governing body and an international peacekeeping force for Gaza. The U. S. has shared this draft w
Senators are set to vote on a resolution that could prevent President Trump from attacking Venezuela without Congress's say-so. This comes after officials admitted they lack legal grounds for striking Venezuelan land, despite recent U. S. strikes on boats near Venezuela's coast. The resolution, led
In the upcoming elections, Democrats might want to focus on education. It's not just a problem to fix; it's a powerful tool for change. Two candidates in Texas, James Talarico and Colin Allred, are already doing this. They're making education a big part of their campaigns. Talarico, a former teache
In a recent speech, former President Donald Trump highlighted what he sees as the strengths of the current U. S. economy. Speaking at the America Business Forum in Miami, Trump emphasized that the economy is doing well, but many people are not aware of it. He suggested that better communication coul
The Supreme Court is currently considering a major case about President Trump's tariffs. If they decide these tariffs are illegal, the government might have to return over $90 billion to businesses. However, this process could be complex and slow. Legal experts say that refunds would go to business
Nancy Pelosi, a name synonymous with political power in the United States, has announced she will step down from her role as a Congress member at the end of her current term. This decision marks the end of a remarkable career that spanned nearly four decades. Pelosi, who has been representing a par
In a surprising turn of events, people relying on SNAP benefits will get more money this November than first thought. The USDA figured out a mistake in their calculations. They initially planned to cut benefits by half. But now, they're only reducing them by 35%. This means eligible folks will recei
In the midst of relentless conflict, Ukraine faces immense challenges on multiple fronts. The city of Pokrovsk, a strategic hub in the Donetsk region, is under intense pressure from Russian forces. Moscow claims significant gains, asserting control over numerous buildings and pushing back Ukrainian
