Do you remember the French Revolution and the angry mob tearing down toll booths? Believe it or not, something similar is happening in New York City today. Governor Kathy Hochul is about to start a new program called congestion pricing. This isn't about sticking it to the king, though. It's about ma
In his last days as president, Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 18 notable individuals. This honor, one of the highest in the nation, went to people from the political, financial, and celebrity worlds. Biden, who has been in politics for over 50 years, chose this moment to cele
Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100, is often remembered as one of America's worst presidents. He admitted his struggles in his 1979 "crisis of confidence" speech, where he criticized Americans for wanting too much freedom and prosperity. Unlike Harry Truman, Carter didn't take full responsibility
President Biden is said to have some regrets about not running for re-election this year. He's been telling people he could've beaten President-elect Trump if he hadn't been pushed out of the race by his own party. The 82-year-old leader dropped out in July after a shaky debate performance and poor
Joe Manchin, a long-time senator from West Virginia, has decided to leave the Democratic Party and step down from his Senate seat. He made some strong statements about his former party on Sunday. Manchin believes the Democratic Party has become too controlling and focused on the wrong issues. He thi
In Frankfort, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, known for his statewide victories in a conservative state, urged Democrats to shift their focus from political squabbles to everyday issues that matter to people. Beshear believes Democrats should prioritize creating good-paying jobs, improving healthcar
A new poll from Reuters/Ipsos shows that barely half of Americans have a positive opinion of President-elect Trump. Only 41% of those surveyed saw Trump favorably, while 55% had an unfavorable view. This comes as Trump prepares to start his second term next month, after defeating Vice President Harr
Recently, there have been some surprising changes in world politics. In the United States, Donald Trump won the presidential election over Kamala Harris, which was a big upset for the Democratic party. Just two days later, the German government fell apart due to budget disagreements. In South Korea,
The death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked a new push for healthcare reform. On December 8, Thompson was shot outside a Manhattan hotel where UnitedHealth Group held their annual investor conference. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was arrested in Pennsylvania with a "ghost gun, " a s
The Democratic Party is facing a tough time. Many people are not happy with the party's future. A survey by Pew Research showed that Republicans are more hopeful about their party's future than Democrats. Ken Martin, a key Democrat, admitted that people now think Republicans care more about the work
