The city of Los Angeles is in a legal showdown with the federal government. The U. S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Karen Bass, the L. A. City Council, and the city itself. The lawsuit claims that Los Angeles' sanctuary city law is illegal and is blocking federal immigratio
The recent Nato summit brought a mix of relief and uncertainty. European leaders breathed a sigh of relief as the US president did not withdraw from the alliance. Instead, all European Nato members agreed to boost their defence spending to 5% of GDP. This move is seen as a step towards balancing the
Charlize Theron recently found herself in the middle of a social media storm. It all started at a charity event where she made a joke about not being invited to Jeff Bezos' lavish $50 million wedding. She quipped, "They suck and we're cool, " which some fans took seriously. The comment sparked a wav
France has just rolled out a tough new rule: no more smoking in parks, beaches, or anywhere kids might be. This isn't just about breaking a habit; it's about protecting the little ones from secondhand smoke. The government is serious about this—if you get caught lighting up in these places, you coul
In 2015, the U. S. and Iran reached a historic nuclear deal, but it didn't last long. Trump pulled the U. S. out, and tensions rose. This month, Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, leading to a 12-day war. Many blame Trump and Netanyahu, but Biden also played a role. Biden had a chance to fix things
The Senate recently passed a key vote on a massive tax reform bill. This bill, backed by President Trump, aims to cut taxes by a huge amount: $4. 5 trillion. But the journey to get it passed is not smooth. Republicans are now in a tough spot. They need to convince enough senators to support the bil
The idea of naming a new Federal Reserve chair well before Jerome Powell's term ends could lead to some serious market confusion. President Trump has hinted that he'll announce his pick soon and wants someone who will lower interest rates. Powell, however, has been cautious, citing a strong economy
The Supreme Court recently made a decision that didn't directly address the big question: Can the president end birthright citizenship? Instead, they focused on whether individual judges can block federal policies across the entire country. This decision is complex but important, as it changes how f
The upcoming 2026 midterms are already feeling the heat from Republican plans to revamp Medicaid. Senators from Maine, North Carolina, and Iowa are feeling the pressure as their states could see tens of thousands lose healthcare coverage. Democrats are hoping to turn this into a winning strategy, ty
China made big changes to how taxes are shared between local and national governments. This put a lot of pressure on local budgets. So, what happened to school funding when money got tight? Researchers looked at what happened after a big tax reform in 2002. They found that counties hit hardest by t
