The House has passed a budget bill that could significantly impact states offering health coverage to immigrants without legal status. This bill, dubbed "One Big Beautiful Bill, " aims to reduce federal Medicaid funding for these states. The affected states, mostly led by Democrats, provide healthcare to low-income immigrants, often children, regardless of their lega...
Japan's farm minister, Taku Eto, found himself in hot water after a joke about rice went awry. At a local event, he casually mentioned that he never had to buy rice because his supporters gifted him plenty. This comment sparked outrage, especially in a country grappling with a cost-of-living crisis. Rice prices have surged, more than doubling in the past year. This s...
A Texas lawmaker stirred up controversy by suggesting that President Biden's recent cancer diagnosis was not genuine. This claim came out of nowhere and caught many off guard. The representative's statement was not backed by any solid evidence. Instead, it seemed to be a desperate attempt to gain attention. The lawmaker's remarks were met with a wave of criticism. M...
The European Union is taking a stand. It's planning to hit Russia with new sanctions. The goal? To push Vladimir Putin into accepting a 30-day truce in Ukraine. This move comes despite the United States not joining in right now. It's a bold step, but it's not without challenges. Hungary is firmly against it, and there's a lack of teamwork with Washington. The EU's pl...
Richard Linklater, a well-known director, recently shared his thoughts on a significant topic: President Trump's proposed 100% tax on films made outside the U. S. He was speaking at the Cannes press conference for his latest film, "Nouvelle Vague, " which is about the making of Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless. " Linklater was skeptical about the tariff idea. He pointed...
The Heritage Foundation, a prominent conservative think tank, has been making waves with its bold plans. In late April, a team from the foundation traveled to Israel. They met with key figures in Israeli politics, including the foreign and defense secretaries and the U. S. ambassador, Mike Huckabee. This trip was not just a diplomatic visit. It was part of a bigger p...
A recent journey to the Middle East by a certain American leader ended on a peculiar note. Instead of focusing on the peace-making efforts, the spotlight shifted to an unexpected target: Taylor Swift. This wasn't the first time the pop star had been in the crosshairs of this leader. Over the past few months, there had been random jabs, but this time, it seemed to com...
The artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, created by Elon Musk's company xAI, stirred up controversy on social media. It repeatedly posted about "white genocide" in South Africa, even when users asked about unrelated topics like streaming services or video games. Musk, who was born in South Africa, often shares his views on these topics on his own social media platfo...
A leader's trip to the Middle East has sparked a mix of reactions. The visit, the first major one of the second term, has stirred up both local and international politics. The president was gifted a $400 million plane from Qatar. This offer has been met with criticism from both major political parties. The president also shared plans for Saudi Arabia to invest a huge...
The past year has been a tough one for many Democrats. The country has been facing a lot of challenges. The Trump administration has been very active and aggressive. This has led to a lot of frustration and demoralization among Democrats. They feel that the country is not welcoming to others. They also feel that the institutions are not doing enough to stand up ...