The U. S. and Ukraine had a rough patch recently. It all started when President Trump decided to pause military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. This happened after a heated meeting between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The U. S. leaders were
The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. It said that the president can't just ignore laws made by Congress. This is a reminder that our government has three parts: the president, Congress, and the courts. They all have different jobs and powers. The president tried to stop foreign aid. He s
Imagine this: The U. S. has suddenly stopped sharing crucial intelligence with Ukraine. This means Ukraine can't get the vital information it needs to defend itself against Russian attacks. But why did this happen? Well, it's all part of a bigger picture. The U. S. has paused its intelligen
A federal judge recently stepped in to pause significant cuts to medical research funding. These cuts, proposed by the administration, aimed to slash hundreds of millions from research groups. The money in question covers a wide range of expenses, from clinical trials to basic lab research. This mov
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge in Rhode Island has stepped in to prevent the Trump administration from halting billions of dollars in federal funding. This decision comes after a group of Democratic states filed a lawsuit against the administration's plan to pause federal spending.
New Zealand recently sent its top diplomat in Britain packing after he publicly questioned President Trump's grasp of history. This move highlights the delicate nature of international relations and the careful balancing act required when dealing with powerful figures. The incident unfolded in Lond
Elon Musk, the billionaire known for his ambitious ventures, found himself on Capitol Hill, learning about a new trick up the sleeve of politicians. This tool is called budget rescissions. It's a way to make budget cuts official and permanent. Musk joined a group of Republican senators for lunch. Th
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is about to undergo a significant transformation. The current administration is planning to reduce the number of employees by a whopping 80, 000. This move aims to bring the VA back to its 2019 staffing levels, which were just under 400, 000 employees. The pla
The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. They rejected a request to keep billions in foreign aid frozen. This aid was meant for important global health programs and other key initiatives. The court didn't say exactly when the money must be released, though. This means the White House can keep
The United States has decided to hold off on imposing tariffs on cars from Mexico and Canada. This delay, lasting for a month, was announced by the White House. The decision was made after discussions with major auto dealers. These dealers include Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors. The goal is to
