Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to introduce congestion tolling for driving into central Manhattan is facing fresh objections. The new start date is set for January, but many are questioning her leadership. Initially paused in June, the toll will now be $9, with $2. 25 at night, instead of $15 during t
You might have heard that China has a big plan. They’re thinking about giving local governments some cash early for big projects. This money comes in the form of special bonds. Normally, the government decides how much debt these local folks can take on in the fourth quarter. But this time, they mig
Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the leaders of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, has made a bold statement. He said that entire government agencies could be "deleted. " This was shared during an interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures. Ramaswamy, who is a busin
Imagine discovering that billions of dollars have been sent to the wrong people due to mistakes. Shockingly, this could happen even more frequently, hitting a staggering $1 trillion by 2025. One hot topic is the money spent supporting LGBTQ+ rights overseas. Is this really the best way to spend taxp
Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the leaders of President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), hinted at a significant change for the federal government. On a recent Sunday morning chat with Fox News' Maria Bartiromo, Ramaswamy, who is working alongside billionaire Elon Musk, disc
Ever thought about why some countries seem to manage climate change better than others? The secret lies in their state capacity, which is about the power and skills of their government. This isn't just about having a strong central government, but also about effectively making and implementing polic
Donald Trump's choice of Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence has sparked a storm of criticism from Democratic lawmakers. They argue that Gabbard, a former House representative, is too cozy with Russia to lead the country's intelligence agency. Jason Crow, a House Democrat from Colora
At the America First Policy Institute Gala, billionaire Elon Musk shared his vision for his new role as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk described his task not as just a job, but a "revolution. " His goal? To eliminate waste and fraud in the federal government's $6.
In Pakistan, the provinces of Punjab have declared a health emergency due to severe smog. This has led to the closing of schools, restaurants, and construction sites in major cities like Lahore and Multan. The air is so bad that it's reaching hazardous levels, with air quality index (AQI) readings e
Trump once promised to close the Department of Education, but was he serious? Experts say it's not just about the wall anymore. Eight years later, Trump's first term showed some of his wild ideas became real policies. Heritage Foundation's document, Project 2025, might be influencing Trump's educati
