Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some big moves recently. He's decided to go ahead with a different budget that the City Council approved. This budget doesn't include a tax on big companies. Even though Johnson didn't sign it, the budget will still become official in a few days. Johnson mad
In 2025, President Trump has been very busy. He has signed 225 executive orders in just one year. This is more than he did in his entire first term. Some of these orders are about religion. They talk about making America a more Christian nation. For example, one order created a task force to stop C
President Donald Trump is set to sign several executive orders that could significantly impact policies in Washington, D. C. , and other cities across the United States. One of the orders targets cashless bail systems, aiming to pressure jurisdictions like D. C. to change their policies or face pote
A judge in New Hampshire has found a smart way to stop a controversial executive order. The order, issued by Donald Trump, aims to change birthright citizenship. The judge didn't use the usual method to block the order. Instead, he used a class-action lawsuit. This lawsuit covers babies born in all
The Supreme Court is in the spotlight again, this time tackling a big question: Can the president end birthright citizenship with just a signature? This isn't just about one order, it's about the power struggle between the president and the courts. The 14th Amendment is clear: anyone born in the US
The first 100 days of a president's term are often seen as a crucial period. They set the tone for what's to come. President Trump's second term is no exception. He's already made a significant mark. He's signed more executive orders than any other modern president in the same time frame. This weeke
During his initial 100 days in office, Trump made a strong push to reshape the federal government. He signed 140 executive orders, a number that far exceeds what his recent predecessors managed in the same timeframe. This approach sidestepped Congress, leaving lawmakers largely on the sidelines. Tru
The White House is gearing up to tighten its grip on immigration policies. A series of executive orders are in the pipeline. These orders aim to boost the power of law enforcement agencies. They will also target so-called sanctuary states and cities. These are places that have chosen not to enforce
The first 100 days of Trump's return to office have been a flurry of activity, with a Republican-controlled Congress backing his moves. Trump has made significant changes, but the long-term effects are still uncertain. Some of his executive orders are just starting points for future actions. For ins
A sudden interruption in January brought a halt to a significant scientific endeavor. A call came in while a scientist was in the Sonoran Desert, escaping the cold of the Pacific Northwest. The message was clear: "All work on the National Nature Assessment must stop immediately. " This assessment wa
