The mayor of Quincy, Massachusetts, Thomas Koch, is in hot water again. This time, it's because he accepted illegal campaign donations. State regulators found that Koch's campaign took money from corporations and anonymous donors, which is against the law. To settle the issue, Koch's campaign paid
California has taken a significant step to counter the national trend of redistricting favoring Republicans. Voters in the state approved a new congressional map that could give Democrats an advantage in five more seats. This move comes as President Trump pushes for redistricting in other states to
Jeanine Áñez, the former interim president of Bolivia, has been released from prison after nearly five years. The supreme court overturned her conviction for allegedly staging a coup. Áñez, now 58, left the Miraflores women’s center in La Paz on Thursday. She referred to the end of nearly two decade
In a surprising turn of events, a jury decided that throwing a sandwich at a federal officer was not an assault. Sean C. Dunn, the man behind the flying hoagie, admitted to the act but argued it was a harmless way to protest. This all went down during a tense time in D. C. when President Trump took
Nancy Pelosi, a giant in American politics, announced she won't be running for reelection to the U. S. House. This decision marks the end of her nearly 40-year career representing San Francisco. Pelosi, known for her tenacity and political savvy, shared this news in a video message, urging her suppo
The Trump administration has had a major change of heart regarding tariffs. Initially, they were hailed as a financial windfall, promising to reduce the national debt, support farmers, and even send dividend checks to Americans. But recently, the White House's tone has shifted dramatically. During
Graham Platner is making waves in Maine politics, but not everyone is happy about it. Some Democrats are giving him a hard time because of his past. They're digging up old stuff and making a big deal out of it. But is that fair? Graham has a interesting backstory. He was a Marine for eight years. T
Recent elections have been a big win for Democrats. Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, is now the mayor of New York City. In Virginia and New Jersey, new Democratic governors won by a large margin. Many people voted, showing high interest in these elections. These wins show that many people are
Some very rich people think our planet is doomed. They want to leave and live somewhere else in space. They believe only a few hundred people, including themselves, are good enough to go. They think the rest of us should stay behind and face the consequences. But is our planet really doomed? Scient
Portland has become the center of a heated debate about federal power. A judge recently extended an order that stops the government from sending National Guard troops to the city. This decision came after a trial that questioned if the Trump administration broke the law by trying to send troops from
