Congress has the exclusive right to say a country is at war. Presidents have often gone ahead anyway, starting fights before Congress says so. When a president acts alone, the nation risks being dragged into costly battles. The article points out that this rule exists to stop a leader who m
Africa faces a big gap between the money it needs and the money it can get. The problem is not just how much money is missing, but how it is organized. Right now, most of the continent’s savings stay in quick‑turn government debt instead of being used to build schools, roads or factories. What
Congress has shown it can act quickly when members misbehave, as three lawmakers recently stepped down after serious accusations. The newest resignation came from Florida’s Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick, a Democrat who quit just before her ethics committee vote. The panel had already found her guilty o
African Australian mental health professionals see a strong link between faith, cultural roots and well‑being. They argue that spirituality can offer comfort, a sense of purpose, and community support for people who face stigma or discrimination. In practice, therapists often invite clients to discu
Africa still struggles with a lack of reliable diagnostic tests, which hurts health progress and makes disease outbreaks harder to control. Financial help for labs has been cut, so the continent must find ways to boost lab services that do not rely too much on donors. Experts suggest a few key
Congress returns from a short break and faces a new fight over Trump’s Iran war, a battle that could hurt Republican chances in upcoming elections. Senate Leader Chuck Schumer pushes for another vote to stop the president from acting without Congress, a move that many GOP lawmakers fear will cost
Congresswomen plan to show up in white for President Trump’s State of the Union, using clothing as a political tool. The idea started in 2017 when several Democrats wore white to honor women’s right to vote. Since then, most have stuck with that color, except in 2018 when black was chosen to s
Congress is stepping up to protect science funding. Last year, President Trump wanted to cut science funding by 22%, the biggest cut since World War II. But Congress is not letting that happen. They are working together to reverse these cuts. The Senate Appropriations Committee has released a plan.
Congress is kicking off 2026 with a packed agenda. Lawmakers are tackling healthcare subsidies, U. S. involvement in Venezuela, and government funding—all under tight deadlines. Healthcare subsidies are a big issue. A group of lawmakers wants to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies that expir
Congress has a big problem: people don't like it. With only 23. 7% approval, it's clear that many folks think Congress isn't doing a great job. But before you dismiss their $174, 000 salary as too high, consider what the job actually involves. Members of Congress are often away from home, working l
