In the heart of the night, a senator took a stand. Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, chose to speak his mind on the Senate floor. He began at 7 p. m. EDT on Monday, vowing to keep going until he could no longer stand. By Tuesday morning, he was still at it, with papers in hand and glasses per
A grim discovery marked the end of an intense search operation in Lithuania. The body of the fourth U. S. soldier, who vanished during a training drill last week, was found. This soldier was the last of four to be located, following the recovery of three others the day before. The incident occurred
European nations are standing their ground against recent moves by the US to dismantle diversity and inclusion efforts. This isn't sitting well with many European countries. France is one of the countries that is not happy about this. Laurent Saint-Martin, France's minister for foreign trade, made
Presidential term limits in the U. S. are clear: two terms max. Yet, some legal minds suggest there might be ways around this rule. This isn't just about Trump; it's about understanding the Constitution's flexibility and the potential for political maneuvering. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 195
The recent strike in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of 15 people, including paramedics and a UN worker, has sparked a heated debate. This incident has put the spotlight on the need for all parties involved to follow international humanitarian law. The US has weighed in, stating that it expects com
The House of Representatives is in a bit of a pickle. A group of lawmakers is pushing for a change that would allow new parents to vote by proxy. This means that if a new mom or dad can't be present, they can have someone else vote for them. The idea is to give new parents up to 12 weeks to focus
In Florida, two significant political races are unfolding. These contests are happening in areas that have traditionally leaned Republican. The outcomes could provide some relief for the Republican Party in the House of Representatives, where they currently hold a slim majority. The 1st Congression
The nation's voting system is under scrutiny again. A coalition of advocacy groups has taken legal action against Donald Trump's recent executive order. This order aims to reshape how Americans vote in federal elections. The lawsuit argues that Trump's moves are overstepping his authority and could
The Southeast Asia region is reeling from a powerful earthquake that has left over 2, 000 people dead. The U. S. has stepped in with a $2 million aid package, but this effort is a bit late to the game. China and Russia have already sent teams and supplies to the affected areas. The U. S. team of ex
The world is watching as the United States gears up for a significant shift in trade policy. The buzzword is "Liberation Day, " set for April 2, when the U. S. plans to unveil a new set of tariffs. These tariffs are designed to match the duties that other countries impose on U. S. products, a move a
