The Senate recently gave the green light to Kash Patel as the new FBI director. This move has sparked a lot of debate, especially among Democrats who are worried that Patel might use his new role to target political opponents. Patel, known for his strong support of former President Donald Trump, has faced intense scrutiny over his past statements and actions. During...
A seasoned federal prosecutor decided to step down from her position rather than follow what she saw as questionable instructions from Trump-appointed officials. Denise Cheung, who had been with the Justice Department for over two decades and led the criminal division in Washington D. C. , felt that the orders she received lacked solid evidence. Cheung was asked to ...
Javier Milei, the President of Argentina, has found himself in hot water after backing a new cryptocurrency called $LIBRA. The coin was part of a project called Project Libertad, which aimed to support local businesses. Milei shared a link to the coin on his social media account, but things quickly went south. The coin's value initially skyrocketed from $0. 22 to ov...
Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist, finally walked out of a Florida prison. This happened after President Joe Biden decided to shorten his life sentence. Peltier had been in prison for nearly 50 years. Many Native Americans see his imprisonment as a symbol of unfair treatment. They believe he is innocent of the crimes he was convicted of. Peltier was part o...
In a surprising turn of events, Argentine lawyers have accused President Javier Milei of fraud. This comes after he promoted a cryptocurrency called $LIBRA on social media. The coin was supposed to boost economic growth by funding small businesses and startups. However, things took a dramatic turn when Milei deleted the post just hours later. The value of the currenc...
Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, just got a big promotion. The Senate voted to make her the new director of national intelligence. This is a big deal because she was one of President Trump's most controversial picks. The vote was close, 52-48, with most senators voting along party lines. But, surprisingly, Republican leader Mitch McConnell voted agai...
Imagine this: five ex-Treasury heads sounding the alarm. They've seen crises before, but this time, they're worried about America's money promises being broken. They fear its Trump administration policies and Elon Musk's DOGE team are causing trouble. Their big worry? That America might default on its debts, which means not paying back money it owes. This would be a ...
In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump recently hinted that a big change might be coming for U. S. Steel. Instead of a straight buyout, he hinted at some kind of investment from a giant in the industry from Japan. The steel industry really matters. It is a big part of the identity of Pennsylvania and it's a key player in American manufacturing. The p...
Imagine a world where everyone needs a bank, but not everyone can get one. This is the world of debanking, where certain people or industries are left out in the cold by banks. It's a problem that has politicians on both sides of the aisle worried. Recently, there was a big discussion on Capitol Hill about this issue. The crypto industry, which has big names...
DOGE is making a name for itself with some big breaches. Wolves in suits are taking over the government. A team for DOGE has a huge amount of sensitive government data. DOGE is getting into the data of millions of federal staff. This comes from the U. S. Office of Federal Government Management. DOGE is getting into everyone's personal data, including their addresses...