New Yorkers got a fresh face in City Hall this year, and the city’s youngest mayor in decades is doing things differently. Zohran Mamdani isn’t your typical politician—he’s got a knack for social media, a talent for grabbing headlines, and a background far from the usual political circles. His first
The final budget plan from Washington’s mayor suggests big changes ahead. At $21. 2 billion, it’s a massive spending document that will face tough debates in local and federal government. With Republicans in Congress showing more interest in city matters, this budget could become a flashpoint. The m
Katie Stiff has stepped into the race for two open seats on Wayland’s Board of Health, giving voters a fresh face with hands-on experience. Though she moved to town only in 2020, she already sits on the board and works daily as a nurse practitioner at a major Boston hospital. Stiff’s path to public
A Republican lawmaker from Indiana recently shared his thoughts on First Lady Melania Trump’s remarks about Jeffrey Epstein’s victims. He called her words “so appropriate” and argued that her position gives her statements extra weight in today’s divided political climate. He believes her message sta
Ukraine is reaching out to Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain to share its knowledge on stopping drone attacks, according to the country's president. Earlier this month, Ukraine's leader visited several Middle Eastern nations to pitch its expertise in countering drones, particularly those from Iran. During t
The idea that hard-earned tax money might fund endless conflicts abroad stirs frustration for many Americans. This year, instead of waiting for a refund, some taxpayers will send extra dollars to Washington, unsure how much could end up covering military actions with no clear end in sight. The frust
Kamala Harris already has a big edge if she runs in 2028. The National Action Network event in New York showed it. Big crowds cheered for her, making clear she’s still the favorite among Black voters. Even after losing to Trump in 2024, early polls put her on top. Other Democrats like governors from
In his first 100 days, New York City’s 34-year-old mayor didn’t just break the usual government mold—he turned city hall into a viral content studio. With snowstorms raging, he posted calls for shovelers on social media and suddenly had thousands of volunteers ready to clear sidewalks. When he annou
The 25th Amendment, added to the Constitution in 1967, was meant to fix a big hole in the rules about who takes over if the president can’t do the job. Before 1967, the vice presidency stayed empty for years at a time—sometimes because the VP died, resigned, or became president themselves. That’s wh
Harris dropped out of the 2024 race after losing to Trump, yet she hasn’t ruled out another try in 2028. Speaking at a civil rights gathering in New York, she gave a cautious but open response when asked whether she’d run again. “I might, I might, ” she said, drawing cheers from the crowd. Her reaso
