In an unexpected move, Speaker Mike Johnson picked Rep. Rick Crawford from Arkansas to lead the House Intelligence Committee. This comes just a day after Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner from the position. Crawford, a retired Army sergeant, has been serving on the committee for several years. He was
Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's pick for the Department of Justice (DOJ), has attracted criticism from the NAACP's Legal Defense Fund. They argue that her past actions as Florida’s attorney general and as chair of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) make her unsuitable for the role of U. S.
Arab nations are pushing for Israel and the U. S. to let the Palestinian Authority (PA), along with the UN's Palestinian relief agency Unrwa, handle Gaza's recovery after the recent conflict. They fear a political vacuum could cause more problems. Discussions about Gaza's future are set to start soo
France and the UK are discussing the idea of sending military personnel to Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping mission after a ceasefire. The talks, led by French President Emmanuel Macron, consider a few scenarios for British troops. They might help monitor a buffer zone, protect Kyiv, or t
Imagine this: a lawyer turned judge, then attorney general, and now, Florida's newest senator. That's the story of Ashley Moody, who's taking over Marco Rubio's seat in the U. S. Senate. Governor Ron DeSantis picked Moody, praising her as a tough prosecutor ready to tackle big issues like immigratio
You might have heard President Joe Biden talk about an "oligarchy" in his recent speech. But what on earth is that? Basically, it's when a small group of super-rich people have a big say in how the government runs things. Biden compared this situation to some really harsh regimes from history. For
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Troy Meink, currently the second-in-command at the National Reconnaissance Office, to head the Department of the Air Force. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, reaffirming his commitment to a strong Air Force. Meink, a former navigator on KC-135 airc
The upcoming administration change is set to bring significant shifts in education policies. Miguel Cardona, who served as Education Secretary under Joe Biden, is concerned about the incoming president's plans to eliminate the Department of Education. Cardona believes this could widen the gap betwee
As the Indiana General Assembly's 2025 session kicks off, lawmakers from Northwest Indiana are busy filing bills that address key issues like mental health, higher education, and water infrastructure. They’re also pushing for a change to the state constitution. One interesting bill, House Bill 1078,
A new survey by Gallup shows that many Americans aren't betting on President-elect Donald Trump to make healthcare cheaper. Nearly half—46%—think the country is on the wrong track when it comes to his healthcare plans. More people doubt that Congress and Trump will lower health care and drug costs—4
