Lawmakers are pushing a nearly $72 billion funding plan that would send over $1 billion to the Secret Service and other agencies. The plan includes money for upgrades, though it’s unclear how much will go toward a new White House ballroom. President Trump has said private donors would cover the $400
Social media feeds are full of images showing toned bodies and perfect gym routines. These posts claim to motivate people to eat better and stay active. But research suggests they might do the opposite for many users. A review of over 26 studies found these "fitspiration" posts often lead to unheal
Lawmakers are moving closer to setting clear rules for crypto, but not everyone agrees on what those rules should be. A new proposal aims to settle a fight between banks and crypto companies over rewards tied to stablecoins—digital money designed to keep a steady value. Under the plan, crypto firms
Law Day falls on May 1 each year. It reminds people that rules, not individuals, guide the nation. The idea began in 1958 with President Eisenhower and was made official by Congress a few years later. He wanted to show that fairness, rights, and the rule of law are what set America apart. The core
Lawmakers in Washington are talking a lot about audits these days, but there’s a smarter way to catch fraud before it drains public funds. A bill proposed by Rep. David Hackney aims to reward whistleblowers who expose cheating in government programs—not just Medicaid. Right now, Washington is one of
Lawmakers squared off this week over future funding for the nation’s main pollution watchdog, the EPA. Democrats argued the agency is abandoning its job to keep air and water clean, warning that half-funding requests would gut state programs that test wells, treat wastewater, and track cancer-causin
Lawmakers from both parties say no to Trump’s plan to cut NASA’s budget by nearly a quarter in 2027. That’s not surprising—Congress already rejected similar cuts last year. Republican Rep. Brian Babin from Texas argued that the proposal won’t help NASA reach goals set by both the president and Congr
Lawmakers in the U. S. are trying to create clear guidelines for cryptocurrencies, but progress is slow. Experts estimate there’s only about a one-in-three chance the new rules will pass in 2025. Some even predict the odds are closer to one in four. The main issue isn’t just about passing the rules—
Social media stars giving health tips without medical school degrees. Investors posting stock advice after watching a YouTube video. Tutors selling homework help with no teaching license. Both China and the U. S. now say this can’t go on. In China, the rule is simple: prove you’re qualified before
Social media isn’t just for memes and arguments—it’s a goldmine of real-time opinions. Businesses, researchers, and even politicians often turn to Twitter to measure what people truly feel about products, policies, or brands. But raw tweets are messy. They’re short, full of slang, and packed with sa
