U. S. bank stocks took a hit during morning trading on Tuesday. This happened as investors waited to see if a 10% cap on credit card interest rates would be enforced by the Trump administration. The deadline for this decision was January 20. The proposed cap aims to make credit cards more affordabl
In a bold move, the Trump administration is challenging a court decision that aimed to protect peaceful protesters in Minneapolis. The government's lawyers filed an appeal against a judge's order. This order had stopped federal agents from arresting or using tear gas on peaceful demonstrators and ob
After years of promises, the White House finally unveiled its so-called "Great Healthcare Plan. " But let's be real, it's not great, and it's barely a plan. It's more like a collection of vague ideas, some of which don't make much sense. First off, the plan suggests that the government will pay peo
In Vietnam, something unusual is happening. The Communist Party Congress is taking place. Delegates are given special Samsung tablets. But these tablets are not like the ones people use every day. They do not have internet access. This is not all. Delegates cannot use their phones either. The phone
In a political landscape often divided by party lines, U. S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick stands out. He didn't vote for Donald Trump in 2024, choosing former Ambassador Nikki Haley instead. This wasn't his first time breaking from the party. In 2020, he voted for Trump, but in 2016, he wrote in Mike Penc
The Trump administration is set to cut federal funds to sanctuary cities and states starting next month. This move is part of a broader crackdown on immigration enforcement, with a particular focus on Minnesota. The Department of Justice has identified 11 states, including the District of Columbia,
In a recent action, ICE and DHS made headlines with a raid in Morristown. The operation led to the detention of 11 individuals, including a high school student. Officials claim some had felony records, while others were accused of exploiting border policies. The DHS offered a statement, highlightin
Big US drug companies are pushing Europe to raise their drug prices. They say they might stop sending new medicines to Europe if they don't get what they want. Pfizer's boss, Albert Bourla, said they will stop supplying France if they don't raise their prices. He said they can't accept lower prices
Nursing groups have a big role to play in health care. They can set rules, help nurses grow, and push for fairness. This piece talks about how feminist ideas can help these groups do even more for people with HIV. Feminism is about respect, seeing the big picture, working together, and caring for o
In a surprising move, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) revealed that federal agencies have canceled or reduced 42 contracts worth $1. 5 billion over just five days. This action saved taxpayers $269 million. One of the contracts was for $1. 2 million to hire a full-time director for gen
