Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are in serious trouble. They've been arrested and brought to the U. S. to face charges. The U. S. says Maduro's government is corrupt and deeply involved in drug trafficking. They accuse him of working with some of the world's most dan
Trump's education policies have caused quite a stir. Schools and universities are feeling the pressure. The administration has launched over 120 investigations into higher education institutions and dozens into K-12 schools. This has led to some schools changing their policies on diversity, admissio
Prince William County has seen a drop in crime over the past five years. The police chief, Peter Newsham, shared his thoughts on what's working and what's not. First, the good news. Crime has gone down by 11%. Violent crime has dropped even more, by almost 20%. That's a big deal. The police have al
The U. S. Department of Labor's headquarters in Washington, D. C. , is a place where labor laws are made and enforced. It's not a place of worship. But on December 10, things changed. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer hosted a prayer service. It was called nondenominational. But it only had Jud
As 2025 wrapped up, the student loan forgiveness landscape saw some shifts. The Department of Education restarted several programs that had been on hold. Before leaving office, former President Joe Biden's administration had already greenlit billions in loan forgiveness. This relief came through var
The MBTA, or the T, has seen a drop in crime by 14% compared to last year. This is good news for everyone who uses public transport in the area. The police chief, Kenneth Green, shared this information at a recent meeting. He said that the police work hard every day to keep the system safe. Most of
Student loan borrowers are facing a tough time. In August, the Education Department turned down over 300, 000 requests for new repayment plans. This leaves many stuck with higher monthly payments or growing interest. It's a big issue because over 42 million Americans have student loans, totaling mor
The Trump administration is making big changes. It is asking many experienced diplomats to leave their jobs. These diplomats were working in different countries. They were appointed during the Biden administration. The diplomats serve at the president's pleasure. But usually, they stay for about th
Jeffrey Epstein, a man once known for his lavish lifestyle and powerful connections, has been a subject of intense scrutiny since his death in 2019. Recently, the Justice Department released a trove of files related to Epstein, offering a glimpse into his world. The files, which include thousands of
The Justice Department has finally released a massive collection of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. But don't expect any major bombshells just yet. The files, which were supposed to be fully available by a specific deadline, are only partially released and heavily edit
