In a heated exchange, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and former President Donald Trump have been trading barbs, with personal attacks taking center stage. The spat began when Trump commented on Pritzker's weight, suggesting he should hit the gym more often. Pritzker fired back, pointing out that Trump himself isn't exactly a picture of health, with a recent physical l...
The military presence in Los Angeles is being scaled back. The Pentagon announced that 2, 000 National Guardsmen will be pulled out of their current mission. This comes after nearly 4, 700 Guardsmen and active-duty Marines were sent to the city to safeguard federal buildings during ICE protests. The decision to reduce troops was made as the situation in Los Angeles ...
The National Guard's role in Los Angeles has sparked a heated debate. A federal judge recently questioned whether their deployment violates a key law. This law, known as the Posse Comitatus Act, stops the military from acting like police on American soil. The judge's question came during a court hearing in San Francisco. The hearing was about California's challenge t...
The legal fight between Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom over who controls the National Guard troops in Los Angeles has hit a snag. A federal judge has asked for more information before making a decision. The judge wants to know who has the power to issue an injunction under the Posse Comitatus Act. This act is a law from 1878 that limits the use of the military for dom...
In a recent development, a federal court in California decided that President Trump can keep control of 4, 000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles. This decision temporarily stops Governor Gavin Newsom from taking back control of the Guard. The troops were sent to Los Angeles almost two weeks ago in response to protests sparked by immigration raids. The court's...
The country saw a surge of public dissent on a Saturday in mid-June 2025. Thousands of people took to parks and public squares. They were not there for a picnic or a concert. No, they were there to make their voices heard. This was not a spontaneous outburst. It was a planned event. The "No Kings" rallies were set up in nearly 2, 000 spots across the nation. From big...
In Minnesota, a grim event has led to a sudden change of plans. A shooting early Saturday morning has left a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband dead, while another lawmaker was injured. The suspect, who was pretending to be a police officer, is still on the loose. This has caused a lot of worry and has led to some big decisions being made. The Minnesota State...
Military forces have been deployed in Los Angeles, and they are expected to stay there until at least Tuesday. This move has sparked a heated debate between state officials and the federal government. The situation is complex, with legal battles raging in the courts and protests continuing on the streets. The Trump administration has justified the use of tro...
This weekend, Washington, DC, is set to host a grand military parade. It's not just any parade, though. This one is a birthday gift to the president, who turns 79. But while the president enjoys his celebration, millions of people across the country are planning to make their voices heard. They're part of the "No Kings" movement, which is all about rejecting authorit...
The House of Representatives made a significant move by voting to cut two years of funding, totaling $1. 1 billion, for public media outlets. This decision, which narrowly passed with a 214 to 212 vote, was largely along party lines, with only two Republicans switching their votes. The request for this legislation came from the President, who accused these outlets of...