U. S. President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian imports starting February 1. He made this announcement during the signing of executive orders at the White House. Trump blamed Canada, among other countries, for allowing a large number of people and the drug fentanyl to ent
Governor Maura Healey is ready to drop a big news bomb about money for colleges in Massachusetts. She's calling it a "major announcement, " and it's happening this Tuesday morning. The action starts at 11 a. m. and includes a sneak peek at the cybersecurity center at Bridgewater State University. Yo
President Trump has been talking about expanding America's borders lately. He's mentioned buying Greenland, taking over Canada, and even reclaiming the Panama Canal. This might sound strange coming from someone who promised to close the border. But Trump seems to know that looking inward isn't alway
What happens when you mix government, tech, and a dash of humor? You get the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE for short. Launched under Elon Musk's leadership, this new US department wants to shake up how the government works. Instead of the same old red tape, DOGE aims to cut waste and
When Donald Trump took office, he had a surprise in store for people trying to legally enter the U. S. He shut down an app that helped migrants apply for asylum. Known as CBP One, this app was set up by the previous administration to manage the flow of asylum seekers at the southwest border. But on
On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump surprised everyone by pardoning over 1, 500 people charged in the January 6, 2021, U. S. Capitol attack. This includes those convicted of serious crimes like seditious conspiracy and assaulting police officers. Even leaders of extremist groups
A union representing hundreds of thousands of federal employees has taken legal action against the Trump administration. They're challenging a big cost-cutting effort led by billionaire Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. The initiative, called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),
Former President Trump has kicked off his push to roll back environmental policies, focusing on electric vehicles and tailpipe emissions. He's signed orders aiming to stop funding for EV charging stations and weaken emission standards. This move could let cars pollute more, but the auto industry is
When President Trump stepped into the Oval Office, he didn't waste time making changes. Many long-serving diplomats were quickly shown the door. This isn't unusual when a new president takes over, but this time, it's happening faster and on a bigger scale. Some experts worry that this could lead to
President Trump suggested changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to the "Gulf of America" in his inaugural speech. This isn’t the first time he’s talked about altering geographical names. He’s previously suggested making Canada the "51st State, " asking Denmark to sell Greenland, and wanting Panama to g
