A recent election in a small New York community saw an unexpected twist. A local businessman decided to challenge the incumbent mayor. This was not your typical political race. The challenger, Robert Ehrlich, is the founder of a popular snack brand. He had never been involved in local politics b
A seasoned prosecutor has stepped down from the U. S. Department of Justice, citing significant shifts under the Trump administration. Sean Murphy, with a background in the Bronx District Attorney's office and the U. S. Attorney's Office in Puerto Rico, chose to leave his role in the Capitol Siege S
The UK's Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has recently highlighted a crucial point about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He believes that any peace agreement between the two nations would be fragile. Starmer thinks that without solid security measures, Russian President Vladimir Pu
The European Union's efforts to boost military support for Ukraine have hit a few roadblocks. The original idea was to send Ukraine at least 1. 5 million rounds of artillery ammunition in 2025. This plan was announced last month, but it was immediately blocked by Hungary. The EU then tried to ral
The Taliban government in Afghanistan recently released an American citizen who had been held captive for over two years. This man, George Glezmann, was a tourist when he was detained in December 2022. His release was described as a humanitarian gesture by the Taliban's foreign ministry. This event
A federal judge in Maryland recently put a halt to a controversial team's access to personal Social Security data. The judge's decision came after concerns were raised about the team's methods and the potential risks to privacy. The team, known as the Department of Government Efficiency, had been gr
The Trump government is in a tough spot. A federal judge wants answers about flights that sent deportees to El Salvador. This happened after the judge temporarily stopped deportations using an old law from the 1700s. The judge wants to know why the government didn't turn around the planes that were
The U. S. is taking a big step towards reducing its reliance on imported minerals. This move is all about boosting domestic production. The focus is on key minerals like uranium, copper, potash, gold, and possibly coal. These minerals are crucial for various industries, from energy to agriculture.
In recent days, the Trump administration has been making waves in the legal world, particularly with Chief Justice John Roberts. The situation revolves around the Alien Enemies Act case, where the administration's actions seem more about provoking Judge James Boasberg than about winning the case on
The Department of Education is facing a major shake-up. The current administration has taken a significant step towards dismantling it. An executive order was signed to start the process. This move is seen as a way to bypass the need for congressional approval. The administration believes the depart
