In his final days in office, President Joe Biden made a big move to protect the environment. He blocked new oil and gas drilling in large parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. This ban covers more than 625 million acres of federal waters. Some people think this decision might be tough for the incoming President, Donald Trump, to reverse. The law Biden ...

Have you ever heard of a president refusing to leave their office, even when the law says they must? That’s exactly what’s happening in South Korea. Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been holed up in his compound, ignoring detention warrants. This all started after he declared martial law in a power struggle with opposition politicians. But why the big fuss? Well...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro had some strong words on Friday about President Joe Biden’s decision to commute the sentence of a former judge involved in the “Kids for Cash” scandal. Speaking in Biden’s hometown of Scranton, Shapiro expressed his disagreement with the president’s action, calling it “absolutely wrong. ” The case in question involves Michael Conaha...

President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, just before his sentencing on gun and tax charges has sparked a lot of talk. Many people aren't surprised, though, knowing the president's personal struggles with his sons' past. But this move has some wondering if it's a good idea. Some say it sets a bad example for future presidents. They worry that it coul...

January 6, 2021, was a day that changed many lives, including mine. As a new member of Congress, I found myself trapped in the House Gallery that day with my colleagues. We barely escaped the insurrectionists by mere seconds. My background in conflict prevention and response, honed at the State Department and the United Nations, suddenly became very relevant. I've se...