The FDA is in chaos. But it's not just about the recent leadership shake-up. A new voucher program is causing concern. It seems to be turning drug approvals into a political bargaining chip. The program aims to speed up drug reviews. But the criteria are vague. It's up to the FDA Commissioner to de
Politics today feels like a never-ending tug-of-war. On one side, there are figures like Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, known for spreading conspiracy theories and hateful ideologies. On the other, there are voices like Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Ilhan Omar, who also engage in harmful rhetoric. What'
Let's dive into the recent talk about sending out $2, 000 checks to middle-class families. The idea is to ease the financial burden, but there's a catch. Tariffs have already taken about $1, 800 from families. So, these checks aren't a gift from abroad. They're more like a refund for what's already
A heated argument is going on between some Catholic leaders and the government about deporting people who are in the country illegally. The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops criticized the government's tough stance on immigration, saying it's causing fear and anxiety. They also expressed concern
In Washington state, a big question is being asked: Should workers have a say in how AI is used in their jobs? Some lawmakers think they should. They want to make sure that when the government uses AI, it talks to the workers first. This is not a new idea, but it's getting more attention as AI becom
Tribal leaders are upset. They say the Education Department didn't talk to them before moving Native American education programs to other agencies. This move affects schools and colleges that serve Native students. The Education Department says it will hand over programs to the Department of Labor a
Ohio's Republican lawmakers are making waves with new bills that aim to bring more religion into public schools. One bill, called the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, wants to teach students about the good things Christianity has done in history. Another bill, the Historical Education Displays Ac
The State Department's annual human rights report is getting a makeover. Under the current administration, the report will now highlight issues like affirmative action and state-funded abortions as human rights violations. This shift is part of a broader change in U. S. foreign policy, which now pri
The U. S. is the only country that hasn't joined a big agreement to protect kids' rights. This agreement, called the U. N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, was made 35 years ago. Almost every country in the world has agreed to it. But the U. S. hasn't. The U. S. did help make the agreement. B
The September jobs report, delayed by the government shutdown, is now out. It's a big deal for the Federal Reserve as they decide on interest rates. The shutdown, the longest ever, held up many important reports. Some won't even come out until after the Fed's decision. The Fed has other data to loo
