The Senate recently passed a bill to keep the government running, but it wasn't a smooth process. The vote was 62 to 38, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans to push the measure forward. This vote highlighted a significant divide within the Democratic Party. The bill, known as a continuing resol
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently found itself in a puzzling situation involving Amazon. Initially, the FTC claimed it couldn't pursue a case against Amazon due to significant budget and resource cuts. These cuts were part of a broader effort by the Department of Government Efficiency to r
Indonesia is home to the world's largest Muslim population. This should make it a powerhouse in the global halal market. However, it is not even in the top ten. Why is that? Well, it's a mix of tough global competition and some internal issues. One big problem is that many people in Indonesia don't
In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, the US is in a race to stay ahead. A major player in this game, a company behind a popular chatbot, has a bold suggestion. They want the US government to make it easier for AI companies to learn from existing creative works. This could mean fewer r
The White House recently announced a plan to create a "bitcoin strategic reserve. " This means the U. S. government will gather all the bitcoin it has seized through various legal actions and keep it as a reserve. Think of it like a big piggy bank for digital currency. The idea is that this reserve
The stock market took a nosedive recently, with the S&P 500 officially entering a "correction" phase. This means it has dropped more than 10% from its peak in February. The Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw significant declines. The tech and media sectors were particularly hard hit.
Democrats faced a tough choice. Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, had a big decision to make. He could either vote for the Republican's temporary spending plan or risk a government shutdown. Schumer chose to vote for the plan. This decision left many Democrats upset and confused. They h
Senate Democrats are in a tough spot. They have to decide whether to help Republicans pass a funding bill or block it and risk a government shutdown. This decision comes as the deadline for a shutdown looms. The House has already approved a bill to fund agencies through September. This bill was pas
A federal judge recently made a big decision. He told the government to give their jobs back to thousands of workers who were fired. These workers were on probation and worked for different government agencies. The judge said the government didn't follow the rules when they fired these workers. This
A recent graduate from Columbia University, Mahmoud Khalil, found himself in a tough spot. He was taken into custody by ICE. This happened just as he was returning home with his wife after breaking their fast during Ramadan. Khalil, a Palestinian born in Syria, had been a vocal figure in campus prot
