Donald Trump, the former U. S. president, has stirred up quite the storm with his recent pardon of Tina Peters. She's a former Colorado elections clerk who's currently behind bars. Peters was handed a nine-year sentence for her role in the 2020 election drama. The trouble started when she let unauth
A big chunk of money meant for schools in Massachusetts is being held up. The Trump administration decided to withhold $108 million that was supposed to arrive on July 1. This money is part of a larger sum of over $6 billion that's being held back from states across the country. The funds were meant
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 healthca
California is at a crossroads. The state is grappling with a budget crisis. The federal government is cutting back on essential services. This is happening at the same time as Californians are struggling with rising costs and inflation. The state's leaders are under pressure to make tough decisio
In March, Arkansas faced a harsh reality. Tornadoes swept through, leaving over 40 people dead and many more homeless. The state's governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, asked for federal help. But the request was turned down. This decision came from the Trump administration, which has been pushing state
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, was approved by the House of Representatives on April 10, 2025. This bill aims to make voting more difficult for many Americans. It requires individuals to show proof of U. S. citizenship, such as a REAL ID or passport, when registering to v
The Trump administration is pushing a strategy that could undo hundreds of state-level bans on harmful chemicals in everyday items. These bans cover a wide range of products, from children's toys to personal care items, and even clothing. The goal? To make it easier for companies to use these chemic
New York's education leaders have made a bold move. They refused to sign a document that goes against their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This decision came after a directive from the federal government. The federal government gave state education commissioners a short deadline to
A significant change is on the horizon for South Carolina's education system. The President has issued an order to shut down the U. S. Department of Education. This move will transfer all educational authority to state and local governments. This shift has sparked many questions and concerns. People
The Trump administration's sudden layoff of thousands of federal workers has sparked a legal battle. A federal judge in Maryland is now grappling with how to handle this situation. The judge is considering whether to extend a temporary order that forces the government to rehire these workers. This o
