A federal judge in San Francisco recently made a big decision. She stopped the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the government shutdown. The judge said that the firings seemed unfair and might be politically driven. The judge, Susan Illston, issued an order that lasts until t
Houston airports might see big problems soon. The FAA is thinking about stopping flights from taking off or landing after 4 p. m. This is because the government shutdown is now in its 28th day. It's causing issues everywhere, especially in the air. Across the U. S. , flights are already delayed. Ov
The Federal Reserve is gearing up to make a big decision. They're expected to lower interest rates soon, but everyone's focused on what this means for the economy. The government shutdown has made things murky, and the Fed is trying to figure out how to navigate this mess. Back in September, things
The government shutdown is now in its 28th day, making it the second-longest in history. Soon, about 42 million Americans will lose their food help. This is a big deal because these people really need this support to eat. America is known for taking care of its people. It's part of who we are. But
There's a sense of urgency in Washington, D. C. , as lawmakers face a tight deadline to pass crypto legislation. Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, recently shared his concerns about the limited window for advancing crypto bills before election season kicks in. With the 2026 midt
A recent event has sparked concerns about the influence of wealthy individuals on the U. S. military. President Trump announced that a friend, who wished to remain anonymous, had donated $130 million to cover military salaries during the government shutdown. This friend was later identified as Timot
In the midst of political tensions, a significant development has emerged. Hamas has announced it will release the body of another Israeli hostage. This comes as a 48-hour ultimatum from President Donald Trump is about to expire. If this happens, Hamas will still hold the bodies of 12 other hostages
The government's new food rules are running late. The shutdown messed things up, so now the plan is to release them in December. The big boss, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , wants to shake things up. He thinks the old rules are outdated and wants to push more meat and dairy. This isn't just about what's o
The government shutdown has left many federal workers in a tough spot. With no paychecks coming in, they're worried about how they'll make ends meet. But there's some good news: a law passed in 2019 says that once the shutdown is over, these workers should get their back pay. So, who gets this back
Food banks in the U. S. are already struggling to meet the needs of those facing hunger. Rising food costs have pushed more people to seek help. Now, with federal funding for the SNAP program set to run out, the situation is about to get worse. The SNAP program, which helps about 42 million America
