In the midst of another government shutdown, a heated debate is unfolding between Senate Republicans and Democrats. The core issue? Rural health care funding. Republicans, led by Sen. Pete Ricketts from Nebraska, accuse Democrats of hypocrisy. They claim Democrats are blocking a stopgap funding bill
The U. S. government often shuts down, but other countries like the U. K. don’t. Why is that? First, let’s talk about power. In the U. K. , the party in charge makes the budget. Parliament can say yes or no, but they can’t change it much. In the U. S. , Congress has a lot of power. They can change
The government shutdown is now in its fifth day, and things are getting tense. The White House is warning that if talks don't go anywhere, federal workers might start losing their jobs. Kevin Hassett, who works for the National Economic Council, said on CNN that everyone is hoping for a breakthrough
The stock market is on a roll, and the government shutdown isn't even a speed bump. Stocks are hitting new highs, and it's not just the usual tech giants leading the charge. Even smaller companies and gold are joining the party, setting records of their own. Investors seem to think this shutdown wil
The federal government has a new plan to encourage unaccompanied migrant children to leave the United States. They are offering $2, 500 to minors aged 14 and older to return to their home countries. This offer is available to children from countries other than Mexico who are currently in the care of
India's tech scene is buzzing with a new trend: using local apps instead of big global names. This shift is gaining momentum, especially after the U. S. raised tariffs on Indian goods. Three top ministers are leading the charge, promoting Indian-made alternatives to apps like Google Maps, WhatsApp,
In the quiet village of Broadview, just outside Chicago, a storm has been brewing. It's not a weather storm, but a storm of opinions, actions, and reactions. People have been gathering outside a U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, expressing their views on immigration and enfor
In North Carolina, the ongoing federal government shutdown has led to a tough situation for state workers. Around 200 employees are now on unpaid leave, a move that the Office of State Human Resources says is a last resort. The shutdown, which started last Wednesday, is causing ripples across the st
Donald Trump has done a complete 180 on Project 2025, a plan he once distanced himself from. Now, he's using the government shutdown to push its goals, like cutting federal jobs and targeting Democratic states. This plan, created by his allies, includes some extreme ideas, like banning pornography a
The federal government has decided to pause $2. 1 billion in funding for Chicago's subway projects. This move is part of a larger political strategy, targeting cities led by Democrats during the ongoing government shutdown. The projects in question are the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple
