POLITICS

Advertisement
Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Should Gaetz's Ethics Report Be Public?

House Democrats plan to keep pushing for the release of an Ethics report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla. ). This comes after Gaetz decided not to be considered for a top job in the incoming Trump administration. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill. ) wants the public to see what investigators found about Gaet

reading time less than a minute
Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Brazil's Ex-President Bolsonaro Faces Coup Charges

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and his close allies are in hot water. Federal police recently accused them of plotting a rightwing coup to topple the country's democracy. This isn't your average scandal—it involves serious crimes like attempted coup, criminal organization formation, and t

reading time less than a minute
Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Senate Deal: More Biden Judges Confirmed, Appeals Nominees Left Out

In a late-night agreement, Senate leaders have struck a deal that will allow Democrats to confirm several of President Joe Biden's district court nominees. This deal comes with a trade-off: the four pending appeals court nominees will not get a vote. Some liberal activists are upset, fearing that th

reading time less than a minute
Nov 22 2024POLITICS

B. C. 's New Green Policies: A Closer Look

Premier David Eby has shuffled his cabinet, creating a new Ministry of Energy and Climate Readiness. This ministry is now responsible for B. C. 's energy sector and aligning energy policies with climate goals. Former health minister Adrian Dix is in charge. Some environmental advocates see this as a

reading time less than a minute
Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Nikki Haley Voices Concerns Over Trump's Cabinet Choices

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, has spoken out against two of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. She criticized the choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Health and Human Services Department, noting his lack of healthcare experience and his pa

reading time less than a minute
Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Dr. Oz: From TV Star to Medicare Chief?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, known for his TV show, is now in the spotlight for a new role. President-elect Donald Trump picked him to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. But here's something interesting. Just four years ago, Oz had a different idea for Medicare. He co-wrote a plan with former Ka

reading time less than a minute
Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Renting in America: Can It Be Better?

Renting might sound like a bad thing in America, but it's a different story in places like Germany and Japan. There, about half of people rent their homes. Renting has its perks too, like no big upfront payments or surprise fixes. But in America, especially in big cities, renting is tough. In Boston

reading time less than a minute
Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Democrats' Diversity Push: A Wake-up Call

The 2024 election was a surprise for the Democratic Party, which saw a shift in their voter base. They lost support among Hispanics, Asians, Blacks, and both the working and middle class. The only group where they made gains was college-educated white voters. This raised questions about their approa

reading time less than a minute
Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Chicago Students React to Trump's Ed Nominee

In the halls of William Howard Taft High School, a student named Alexandria Sanchez feels scared about what President-elect Donald J. Trump's education plans could mean for her family. Her father is undocumented, and she worries about potential deportations. Sanchez is new to politics but believes i

reading time less than a minute
Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Linda McMahon Takes on a Huge Job in Education

Linda McMahon, who worked with President Trump before, could be the next education secretary. She has a big task ahead. The Education Department is a massive, complex agency that hasn't always helped students. It's been pushing left-wing policies, which many people don't like. McMahon needs to chang

reading time less than a minute