A U. S. Attorney in Virginia, Erik Siebert, left his job after facing pressure from the Trump administration. They wanted him to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with a crime, but he didn't find enough proof. Siebert thanked his team for their hard work before leaving. Trump then announced that he had fired Siebert, not the other way around. He said he...
Farmers across the U. S. are feeling the heat as harvest season kicks off. Low crop prices and ongoing trade tensions have them worried about their future. Republican lawmakers from farming states are pushing hard for financial help from the government before the year ends. Behind the scenes, talks are happening between these lawmakers and the U. S. Department of Ag...
Congress is back in session, and with it comes a fresh wave of political drama for Donald Trump. The spotlight is now on the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier whose death in 2019 sparked a whirlwind of conspiracy theories. Trump, who has tried to steer clear of this topic, might find it hard to avoid now. Lawmakers from both sides of the ai...
Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to hold a position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, is under intense pressure to step down. This comes after President Donald Trump moved to remove her from her role. Kevin Hassett, Trump's top economic adviser, suggested that Cook should take a leave of absence. He even called it "the honorable thing to do. " Hassett's com...
College life in the U. S. isn't all about big universities and fancy dorms. There are over 19 million students, but most aren't part of the elite institutions or the glamorous side of campus life. Many students have responsibilities that go beyond studying. They often live at home, work jobs, or take care of kids while trying to get an education. The higher educatio...
In a recent turn of events, U. S. President Donald Trump has publicly asked Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign. This call comes after the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Bill Pulte, suggested that the Department of Justice should look into Cook over claims of mortgage fraud. Pulte made this request on the social media platform X. The allegation...
Gal Gadot, known for her role in Wonder Woman, recently talked about the 2025 Snow White remake's box office flop. The movie, which featured Gadot as the Evil Queen and Rachel Zegler as Snow White, didn't meet expectations. It made only $42 million in its first weekend and ended up with $205 million worldwide. With a production budget of around $270 million, the movi...
The Federal Reserve, a key player in the U. S. economy, is under the spotlight as President Donald Trump plans to visit its headquarters. This visit comes as Trump and his allies question the Fed's recent building renovations, which have seen costs rise significantly. The president has been vocal about his desire for lower interest rates, a stance that has put him at...
The Senate is in the middle of a record-breaking voting session. It's been over 24 hours of non-stop votes on a big tax and spending bill. The Senate has already broken a record with 45 consecutive votes. Now, they're still going strong. Senator John Barrasso from Wyoming thinks a final vote might happen today. Lisa Murkowski from Alaska says a deal is almost ready....
Gaza City is under fire again. Israeli air strikes have forced hundreds of families from their homes. The attacks hit busy areas like Shujaiya, Tuffah, and Zeitoun. Videos online show chaos, explosions, and smoke filling the sky. A school in Zeitoun, packed with families seeking safety, was hit. Five people died in another strike at Al Shati camp. People in Gaza are...