In the heart of the nation's capital, a senator took a stand that would test his limits. This was no ordinary speech. It was a marathon of words, a test of endurance, and a display of conviction. The senator, Cory Booker, stood on the Senate floor for 25 hours and 5 minutes. He did not sit, he d
A grim week in Lithuania ended with the discovery of four soldiers who had gone missing during a training exercise. The Army has now identified all four individuals. The last soldier to be identified was Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins. He was 28 years old and came from Battle Creek, Michigan. Th
San Francisco has long been known for its progressive stance on drug use. For years, the city has provided free drug paraphernalia to users. This included items like plastic straws, foil, and pipes, all intended to promote safer drug consumption. The idea was to reduce harm by making drug use safer,
Wisconsin's recent elections brought significant changes. Voters chose to keep Jill Underly as the state's top education official. The decision was a clear victory for public schools. Underly, backed by the Democratic Party and teachers' unions, won against her Republican opponent, Brittany Kinser.
The 2024 presidential race had an unexpected twist. A prominent figure in the Democratic Party had doubts about Kamala Harris's chances. This figure was none other than former President Barack Obama. He was not convinced that Harris could secure a win. This revelation came from a political book tha
In a recent high-stakes courtroom drama, the Supreme Court tackled a heated issue: South Carolina's push to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood. The spotlight was on a legal puzzle: can Medicaid patients take states to court if they want to pick their own healthcare providers? The case isn't jus
The situation in Gaza has taken a dramatic turn. Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has announced a significant escalation in military operations. This move involves seizing large areas of land in Gaza and incorporating them into Israel's security zones. The operation also includes a large-scal
In the early hours of Wednesday, former President Trump took to Truth Social to criticize four Republican senators. He was worried they might team up with Democrats to block his plans. These senators were Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul from Kentucky, Susan Collins from Maine, and Lisa Murkowski from
On April 1, 2025, employees of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) experienced a day they would never forget. It was not a typical April Fool’s Day prank. Instead, it was a day of uncertainty and heartache as many discovered their jobs had been eliminated. The scene was set outside the
A federal judge in New York recently made a decision that surprised many. The judge dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. However, the judge did not do this in the way the Trump administration wanted. The Justice Department had asked for the case to be dismissed withou
