The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to allow deportations using the Alien Enemies Act. This law, usually left on the shelf, was recently dusted off to quickly remove over 200 Venezuelan men, sending them to a high-security prison in El Salvador. However, a federal judge and a court
A significant overhaul is underway at the Health and Human Services (HHS) department. The federal agency is set to shrink dramatically. About 10, 000 full-time jobs are on the line. This is part of a broader plan to downsize or close several divisions within the HHS. The goal is to streamline ope
A tense rescue mission is underway in Lithuania. Four U. S. Army soldiers are missing. They vanished during a routine training exercise. The soldiers were part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. Their mission was to retrieve another vehicle in the Pabrade training area. This spot is near Lit
The fragile peace between Israel and Hezbollah faced another test. Israel launched an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, a region known as Hezbollah's stronghold. This was the first such attack since a ceasefire was established in November. The strike came just hours after two rockets were
The Smithsonian Institution, a name synonymous with knowledge and culture, is in the spotlight. President Donald Trump has made a striking move. He wants to reshape the Smithsonian's narrative. This is not just about changing exhibits. It's about controlling the story of America's past. The Smithso
The Trump administration is now targeting Maine's policies on transgender youth in schools. The U. S. Department of Education is investigating whether school districts in Maine are violating the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) by allowing officials to create "gender plans" for transgen
Two big law firms are standing up to the Trump administration. They are fighting back against executive orders that they say are unfairly targeting them. These orders came out this week and aim to limit the firms' access to federal buildings, revoke security clearances, and stop government employees
Trevor Milton, the ex-boss of the electric truck company Nikola, landed a big break recently. President Trump decided to pardon him. This means Milton won't have to serve his four-year prison sentence. He was found guilty of tricking investors. He also won't have to pay back the money he cost shareh
The U. S. is stepping up its game in the South China Sea. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited the Philippines. He made it clear that the U. S. is ready to work with allies to counter threats, especially from China. Hegseth believes that past administrations have been too soft on China, a
A wealthy entrepreneur is shaking things up in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race. Elon Musk has announced plans to visit the state and hand out $2 million to two voters. This move comes just days before a crucial election that could shift the court's balance of power. Musk's gesture is not just about
