President Donald Trump recently backed Attorney General Pam Bondi amid growing discontent within his MAGA supporters. The issue? The administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump's attempt to calm the situation seems to have backfired, sparking more criticism. Trump took to his social media platform to defend Bondi, calling her work "FANTASTIC" and u...
In Gaza, a temporary halt in fighting could mean a chance to bring in vital supplies. But Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, has a different idea. He wants to create a "humanitarian city" in the southern city of Rafah. This city would hold almost all Gazans, except those in armed groups. People would need security checks to enter and wouldn't be allowed to leave...
A Texas senator recently faced criticism for cutting funds to a weather agency just before severe floods hit his state. The senator, Ted Cruz, proposed reducing a $150 million budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This money was meant to improve weather forecasts and warnings. The cuts came shortly before deadly floods struck Texas. ...
A big chunk of money meant for schools in Massachusetts is being held up. The Trump administration decided to withhold $108 million that was supposed to arrive on July 1. This money is part of a larger sum of over $6 billion that's being held back from states across the country. The funds were meant for various programs, like helping students learning English, traini...
In the heart of the Florida Everglades, a new immigrant detention center has popped up, and it's not exactly a paradise. Dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz, " this place is more like a temporary tent city than a proper facility. It's been set up in just eight days, with bunk beds and chain-link fences, and it's already flooded once. The cost? A whopping $450 million a year t...
Kneecap, the Irish-language rap trio, took the stage at Glastonbury Festival this weekend, delivering a powerful performance to a massive crowd. Despite facing backlash from British politicians and legal troubles for one of its members, the group stood firm, supported by thousands of fans waving Palestinian flags. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, is currently ...
Kneecap, the Belfast rap trio, took the stage at Glastonbury's West Holts, turning it into a political battleground. The crowd, drawn by controversy and curiosity, packed the area, forcing organizers to set up barriers early. The band wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's recent remarks calling their appearance "not app...
In the heart of the Florida Everglades, a new immigration detention center, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz, " is facing strong opposition. The site, located near the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, has become a hotspot for protests. Environmentalists, Native American tribes, and human rights advocates are all voicing their concerns. The Everglades is a ...
Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, is facing a tough time convincing the Senate Judiciary Committee that he's fit for a lifetime appointment as a federal judge. Bove, who has been leading the Justice Department, is accused of some pretty serious stuff, like ignoring court orders and targeting career officials who didn't toe the line. At...
A former high-ranking politician is now behind bars. Bob Menendez, who used to be a big shot in New Jersey politics, started his prison sentence. He is 71 years old and will spend 11 years in jail. His legal team argued that this sentence is too harsh, especially considering his age. Menendez tried to get a pardon from two different presidents, but neither Joe Biden ...