Yep, you heard it right! Donald Trump has some unusual choices for his cabinet. He's picking Linda McMahon, the co-founder of WWE, to lead the Education Department. Trump announced this pick on his Truth Social app, just after choosing TV doctor Mehmet Oz, also known as Dr. Oz, to head the Centers f
As the United States prepares to welcome a new president, global leaders are looking for stability in their relationships with China. The outgoing US President, Joe Biden, has pledged not to let competition with China turn into conflict, while the incoming President, Donald Trump, has promised a mor
After suffering a defeat in the recent election, Democrats are eager to move forward by selecting a new Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair. This position is crucial, especially with the 2028 presidential election around the corner. Several candidates have already expressed interest, each with
What happens when people believe in conspiracy theories during crises? This study took a closer look at this question, focusing on Germany. Researchers used an experiment to see how different crisis scenarios, like health, economic, and security issues, affected people's attitudes towards others, or
In Texas, a close vote to include Bible-infused lessons for elementary students in state schools turned on a twist of timing and politics. This happened in Dallas, where a temporary board member picked by Governor Greg Abbott swung the vote. Usually, the public elects these members, but this person,
The 2019 European Parliament elections were a big deal, and not just because of who got elected. They showed something important about how we feel about the EU and how that affects who we vote for. You see, EU attitudes aren't just one thing – they're complicated and different for each person. And t
On Wednesday, the House ethics committee is set to vote on making public a report about former Republican representative Matt Gaetz. The report looks into allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and other misdeeds against Gaetz, who was nominated by Donald Trump to lead the US justice department
The U. S. Embassy in Kyiv made the decision to stay closed on Wednesday after getting a heads-up about a possible big Russian air strike on the city. This move came right after President Joe Biden gave Ukraine the green light to hit targets in Russia using U. S. -made missiles, which didn't sit well
US envoy Amos Hochstein has reported significant advances in the effort to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. After visiting Beirut, Hochstein stated that the differences between the two sides are shrinking, boosting confidence in a potential deal. Hochstein will meet with Israeli Prime
President-elect Donald Trump surprised many by nominating Linda McMahon, a billionaire professional wrestling mogul, as his secretary of Education. McMahon, a major Republican donor and a champion of small businesses, doesn’t have a background in education. Trump highlighted her leadership experienc
