In a significant shift, Oklahoma's new education leader has decided to drop a rule that required Bibles to be placed in classrooms and included in lesson plans. This change comes after the previous superintendent had pushed for the mandate, which sparked a lot of controversy. The old rule was put in place by the former superintendent, who was known for his conservat...
In the ongoing government shutdown, health care has become a major sticking point. Democrats are pushing for an extension of health insurance subsidies, arguing that this is what the majority of Americans want. However, this issue is far from simple, and finding a compromise won't be easy or quick. Some Republicans are open to extending the subsidies, which were int...
Trump's recent remarks about potentially returning U. S. troops to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan have sparked discussions. This idea comes years after the U. S. left the country in a hurried and chaotic manner. Trump mentioned this during a press event with the British Prime Minister, linking it to the need to keep an eye on China. The base, once a key U. S. milita...
Washington, D. C. is facing a tough time. It's not as bad as some people say, but it's not great either. The city has seen a rise in crime and disorder, especially since the pandemic. You can see it in the streets—more litter, more graffiti, more homelessness, and more people begging. It's not just in one area; it's spreading to tourist spots and nice neighborhoods t...
Back in 1992, Joe Biden, then a senator, had some strong words about crime in Washington, D. C. He was not alone in his concerns. Many people felt the same way. Biden spoke on the Senate floor about the dangers of driving in D. C. at night. He shared personal stories, like how he avoided stopping at red lights to dodge carjackers. He also told a tale of a Senate Serg...
The recent Superman movie has sparked a heated debate among political commentators. Some viewers see the movie's conflict between Boravia and Jarhanpur as a metaphor for the Middle East. Hasan Piker, a left-leaning commentator, suggested Boravia represents Israel due to its military strength and alliance with the U. S. He compared Boravia's actions to Israel's campai...
In Arizona, a heated debate is unfolding over a recent federal bill that has left many residents worried about their future. The bill, backed solely by Republicans, slashes funding for essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP, which help low-income and disabled individuals. Meanwhile, it extends tax cuts for the wealthy and allocates billions for deportations. Sena...
The recent floods in Texas have sparked a debate about the readiness of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This agency is in charge of the National Weather Service, which sends out warnings for dangerous weather like tornadoes and flash floods. A scientist named Neil Jacobs is up for a big job at NOAA. He has worked in weather monitoring and...
California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has been using crime statistics to defend the state's reputation. He often highlights that California's homicide rate is lower than some other states, like Missouri. However, this comparison is misleading. Missouri's high homicide rate is largely due to St. Louis, a city run by Democrats for decades. Newsom's focus on homicides ig...
Republicans in the Senate are trying to fix a huge problem with a tiny solution. They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid, a program that helps millions of Americans get healthcare. This could hurt many people, especially those in rural areas who rely on Medicaid to keep their hospitals open. Some Republicans say they understand the cuts will harm their voters. B...