Iowa has made a bold move that has stirred up a lot of controversy. The state's lawmakers have given the green light to a bill that strips away protections for gender identity from its civil rights code. This decision came despite loud protests from those who fear it could lead to more discriminatio
Republicans are exploring a significant shift in budgeting that could hide the true cost of extending Trump's tax cuts. This move is part of a larger bill aiming to push forward Trump's agenda. If this plan goes through, it would change how future lawmakers account for spending, with major consequen
In a heated exchange in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance found themselves at odds with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The tension was palpable as they discussed Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy had traveled to Washington, D. C. , to meet
Trump is about to make a big change. He plans to sign an order that makes English the official language of the US. This means government agencies and organizations that get federal money can choose if they want to offer services in languages other than English. This order will undo a rule from forme
In late February, a man named John Schwarz, known for his mindfulness and meditation videos, had an idea. He wanted to create a 24-hour blackout of big corporations. He wanted people to avoid spending money at large retailers and fast-food chains. Instead, he suggested spending money only at small b
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions recently made a big move. They voted 13-9 to push forward Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination to head the Department of Labor. This former Republican congresswoman from Oregon was chosen by President Trump for the job. During her confirmati
The conflict in Gaza and Ukraine has sparked a big debate. People are asking if what's happening in Gaza is genocide. This is a heavy word with a lot of weight. It's not just about definitions or legal terms. It's about the suffering of tens of thousands of innocent people. The focus should be on fi
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has decided to drop its case against Capital One. This move comes after the bureau accused Capital One of misleading customers with two savings accounts that had similar names but very different interest rates. Customers were not informed about the sig
A federal judge in San Francisco recently stepped in to halt the mass firings of federal probationary employees. This decision came as a relief to labor unions and organizations who had sued to stop the Trump administration’s aggressive workforce reduction plans. The judge’s ruling specifically targ
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently made a surprising move. They decided to drop a lawsuit against Capital One. This lawsuit was all about how Capital One was accused of tricking customers. The CFPB claimed that Capital One used sneaky tactics to cheat customers out of $2 billio
