A recent decision by a federal appeals court has put a pause on the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois. This decision comes after a lower court ruled that the protests in Illinois did not justify the presence of the National Guard. The judge in that case, April Perry, found that the pro
A federal judge has stepped in to stop a wave of layoffs planned by the Trump administration. Judge Susan Illston ruled that the administration's move to send out reduction-in-force (RIF) notices to about 4, 000 federal employees was both illegal and exceeded their authority. This decision came just
A big problem is unfolding in the world of special education. Many people who work in this field have lost their jobs. This is a huge deal because these folks help kids with disabilities get the education they need. Without them, who's going to make sure these students are taken care of? The Depart
Sebastien Lecornu is back in the spotlight. This time, he's facing a tough job: getting France's 2026 budget through a parliament that's not on his side. He's no stranger to hard work, though. Lecornu has been a key player in Macron's government for years, even if many French people didn't know his
The Nobel Peace Prize committee made a bold choice this year, and not everyone is happy about it. They picked María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her work in fighting for democracy in her country. This decision left some Trump supporters upset, especially after they pushed hard
In a surprising turn of events, Sébastien Lecornu is back as France's prime minister, just days after stepping down. President Macron made this announcement after a meeting with major political parties, excluding the far-right and far-left. Lecornu's return wasn't expected, as he had publicly stated
MIT made a bold move. They turned down federal money. Why? Because the money came with strings attached. The Trump administration wanted MIT to agree to certain rules. These rules would limit who could use which restrooms. They would also cap the number of international students. Plus, they would fr
The U. S. has launched another military strike against a suspected drug boat near Venezuela. This time, four people were killed in what the Trump administration claims was a mission to stop a large shipment of drugs from reaching American shores. The strike, ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegset
The Trump administration has a new plan. They want to give money to unaccompanied migrant children to leave the U. S. This is not a new idea. Before, they offered $1, 000 to adults. Now, they are offering $2, 500 to kids who are 14 or older. This offer is not for everyone. Kids from Mexico cannot g
The G7 nations are stepping up their game to tackle those buying more Russian oil since the Ukraine invasion. These countries, including the US, UK, and Germany, want to squeeze Russia's cash flow for the war. They're not just talking; they're planning actions. The group agreed to focus on countrie
