Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his ambitious projects, has been chosen by Donald Trump to lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency". This idea, shared on Truth Social, has piqued curiosity. Musk and his partner, Vivek Ramaswamy, a former pharmaceutical executive, are tasked
Republicans have hung onto their seat in the House of Representatives, securing their power grasp on Washington. With wins in California and Arizona, the Republicans now control both houses of Congress. This means big changes could be on the way, ranging from tax cuts to tougher immigration laws. Bu
In a closely watched congressional race, Republican Mike Garcia has admitted defeat to Democrat George Whitesides in California's 27th district. This district, which includes Santa Clarita Valley and Lancaster, is known for its tight races and has now swung back to the Democrats. Whitesides believes
Millions of Americans could soon find themselves without crucial health insurance subsidies. These financial aids, set to expire at the end of 2025, were boosted by the 2021 American Rescue Plan. The plan made more people eligible for assistance, including many middle-class individuals. With Republi
In a significant milestone for representation, Sarah McBride, a state senator from Delaware, is set to become the first openly transgender person to serve in the U. S. Congress. This accomplishments follows her win in Delaware's at-large House seat, which was left vacant by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester
In the world of politics, few names command as much respect as Barbara Lee. Her journey began when she joined Shirley Chisholm's presidential campaign in 1972, an event that sparked her lifelong passion for public service. Over the decades, Lee has made history as the first Black woman elected to th
Some lawmakers in the U. S. are digging deeper into NASA's plans for the Chandra X-ray Observatory. This telescope has been around for 25 years and its budget is in trouble. In a letter sent to the Chandra X-ray Center director, Patrick Slane, six members of Congress asked for more details about the
On Friday, top Republican leaders in Congress—Mike Johnson, the House Speaker, and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell—spoke out against Vice President Kamala Harris. They criticized her for labeling former President Trump as a fascist during a CNN town hall. The leaders warned that such langu
Have you ever wondered what would happen if the Electoral College votes end up in a tie? It's a real possibility in this year's presidential race, with 538 votes up for grabs. After the election, electors in each state will confirm the nomination in December. But can these votes really end up tied?
Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa recently expressed worries about the Small Business Administration's (SBA) transparency in dealing with disaster relief funds. This concern arose after President Joe Biden revealed that the SBA's loan program for disaster relief had run out of money following Hurricanes
