The recent push to restrict birthright citizenship has reached the Supreme Court. The current administration is seeking permission to partially enforce new restrictions while legal battles continue. The order, signed shortly after the beginning of the second term, aims to deny citizenship to childre
The Trump administration has taken a bold step by asking the Pentagon for military options to secure US access to the Panama Canal. This move is part of a larger shakeup in US strategic priorities. The directive, titled “Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance, ” marks a significant shift from t
The White House has pulled the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon to head the CDC. This decision came just hours before Weldon's confirmation hearing. The reason? There weren't enough votes to confirm him. Weldon had been a controversial pick from the start. He had a history of questioning vaccine safety
Ukraine's recent military setbacks in the Kursk region have significantly weakened its position in potential peace talks with Russia. In August, Ukraine made a bold move by seizing around 1, 300 square kilometers of Russian territory. This victory was seen as a major morale boost and a potential bar
Raúl M. Grijalva, a dedicated public servant, passed away at 77. He was a Democratic representative from Arizona. He had a long and impactful career in Congress, spanning 12 terms. His journey in public service started long before Congress. He was a community organizer in Tucson and served on the lo
A recent proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine has sparked a debate between Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky. Putin agreed to the idea of a ceasefire but raised several questions about its implementation. He emphasized the need for a lasting peace and addressing the root
Democrats faced a tough choice. Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, had a big decision to make. He could either vote for the Republican's temporary spending plan or risk a government shutdown. Schumer chose to vote for the plan. This decision left many Democrats upset and confused. They h
A young man from Massachusetts, Jack Teixeira, found himself in hot water after sharing top-secret documents about the Ukraine conflict. He pleaded guilty to military charges of obstructing justice. Teixeira, just 23 years old, admitted he knew his actions were against the law. He believed he was ex
Trump's leadership has stirred up quite a bit of activity within NATO. The U. S. President has been vocal about his desire for NATO members to increase their defense spending. This push has led to some significant developments. Recently, the European Commission called for a massive 800 billion euros
A recent proposal in Illinois has sparked debate. A lawmaker has suggested a new bill that could change how police interactions with individuals experiencing mental health episodes are handled. The bill, if passed, would provide a defense for those who attack police officers during such episodes.
