President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to create a new agency, the External Revenue Service, to collect tariffs and other revenues from foreign countries. He shared his plan on Truth Social, comparing it to the Internal Revenue Service, which deals with domestic taxes. To make this hap
Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for the Secretary of Defense position was nothing short of intense. Senators didn't hold back, questioning his past behavior and fitness for the role. They highlighted his alleged sexual misconduct and the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) he signed after being accus
In South Korea, arresting a sitting president is a tough job. President Yoon Suk Yeol is under investigation by a bunch of law enforcement agencies. The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) is leading the charge. They're the only ones with the power to detain him. But they're new and small. The sta
As the clock ticks down to Donald Trump's inauguration, Canada's provincial leaders are at a loss over how to handle the president-elect's tariff threats. They're scrambling to protect their economies, but they don't agree on the best way to do it. Alberta's premier, Danielle Smith, met with Trump a
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would stop federal funding to schools allowing transgender girls to compete in female school sports teams. The vote was mainly along party lines, with 218 votes in favor and 206 against. Only two Democrats supported the bill, and one more d
On Wednesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol found himself in a precarious situation. The Corruption Investigation Office for High Ranking Officials (CIO) arrested him, marking a historic event as the first sitting president to face such charges. This wasn't the CIO's first attempt; a previous
The Biden administration recently decided to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. This change came after Cuba freed 553 political prisoners, many of whom were jailed following huge protests in July 2021. The move was welcomed by the Catholic Church, which had been negotiating wi
Pete Hegseth, nominated by Trump for a Pentagon position, faced tough questions during his confirmation hearing. Senators, mainly Democrats, questioned him about past misconduct allegations, heavy drinking, and his views on women in the military. Hegseth brushed these off as part of a smear campaign
On January 14, 2025, the U. S. government made a big announcement about Cuba. They said Cuba hasn't supported international terrorism for the past six months. Plus, Cuba promised not to support terrorism in the future. This decision follows U. S. laws and is backed by the President. It also affects
Donald Trump has announced plans to create a new agency called the "External Revenue Service" to manage tariffs and duties from foreign sources. He shared this idea on his social media platform, stating that it would start operating on his inauguration day, January 20, 2025. This agency seems to be
