Democrats decided to have a bit of a sleepover on the Senate floor. They weren't playing games, or telling ghost stories. They were there deliberately to protest a nomination. A dude named Russell Vought. He's up for the Office of Management and Budget. Not exactly a fun title, but it basic
The Republican Party finds itself in hot water over its strategy. What's the best path toward delivering on Trump's top priorities and winning the Senate. The end of the year taxes will require a resolution soon. A divide exists between the House of Representatives and the Senate. To truly
The food bank scene in south Louisiana is in turmoil. The head of Second Harvest Food Bank, Natalie Jayroe, has left the position after 19 years. This sudden change has stirred up a lot of talk and controversy. Hundreds of thousands of families in south Louisiana depend on this organization for food
The Department of Education has become a hotbed of controversy. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE which is currently working to shrink the federal workforce and slash government spending, many people don't want the Department of Education to disappear. The Department of Educa
The big win for Republicans in Texas's state senate was the creation of school choice bill debate. The lawmakers even set a $10000 voucher for any student. This year, state legislators in the TexasSenate debated a bill to funnel $1bn of state funds into education savings accounts through it fund s
Imagine being offered a deal that sounds too good. That's exactly what happened to federal workers at the Education Department. They were told they could keep getting paid until September if they quit by a certain date. The Trump administration wants to shrink the government by convincing 10% of wor
In recent times, the federal government is expected to move towards a pragmatic approach in handling scientific matters. This shift aims to restore public confidence in government policies, which are rooted in science. The trust in government, especially science-based directives, has plummeted and h
Imagine trying to track a hurricane when you're short on staff and facing major cuts. That's the reality for the National Weather Service (NWS). The agency, which helps keep Americans safe during storms, is facing big challenges. The NWS is dealing with low staffing levels. This isn't some
There was a surprise in the air. A special person, a diplomat, went a long way to show their might. U. S. President got a call from colleagues in Washington who did not like the grand plan. One person, a director of a well known newspaper in New York, was quick to criticize the idea of a 25 per
From different worlds, focusing on the map. Greenland and Denmark - two nations, two histories. Greenland is an independent nation. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark. This isn't about politics, but rather the power of culture and voice. Denmark sees the value in Greenland's heritage, the indepen
