The border between the US and Mexico has become a hot topic. A recent move has given the military a bigger role in securing it. This decision came from a high-level order. It was sent out late on a Friday. The order was directed to key officials. It included the secretaries of interior, defense, homeland security, and agriculture. The main goal? To beef up border se...
The stock market has been a rollercoaster lately. On April 9, 2025, President Trump made a big announcement. He said it was a "GREAT TIME TO BUY" stocks. This was just before he paused some tariffs. The market went up a lot after that. Some people think this was a big coincidence. Others think it was something more. A group of Senate Democrats think there migh...
The Supreme Court recently made a significant decision regarding Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a man from Maryland. He was wrongly sent to El Salvador and is now in custody there. The court ordered the Trump administration to help bring him back to the United States. The court's decision came after a district court judge had already ordered Abrego Garcia's return. T...
The Trump administration has made a significant change to how people access Social Security services. Initially, they planned to require in-person visits for those who couldn't use the online system. This would have meant a long trip for many, especially seniors and people with disabilities. The change was set to start this week but was suddenly called off. Why the ...
In a surprising move, judges in Texas and New York have stepped in to halt the deportation of Venezuelans. This decision comes after lawyers argued that the Trump administration is misusing a old law to send these individuals back to their home country. The law in question, the Alien Enemies Act, gives presidents the power to imprison and deport noncitizens during ti...
The United States has been the world's economic powerhouse for decades. Yet, the recent trade policies have stirred up global markets and sparked fears of a recession. The latest round of tariffs, effective from midnight Wednesday, has increased import taxes on numerous countries and territories. This move has left economists baffled, especially since the U. S. econo...
A significant change occurred in the U. S. Navy over the weekend. Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, the sole female representative on NATO's military committee, was dismissed. The Trump administration did not provide a clear reason for her removal. However, it is believed to be linked to her support for diversity within the military. Chatfield received a call from Ad...
Amazon, the retail behemoth, has reportedly thrown its hat into the ring to acquire TikTok's U. S. operations. This move comes as no surprise, given the app's massive user base and its growing influence on shopping trends. TikTok boasts 170 million users in the U. S. alone, many of whom are swayed by influencers promoting products. This presents a golden opportunity ...
Harvard University is under a microscope. The administration is scrutinizing billions of dollars in federal funds. The reason? Allegations of unchecked antisemitism on campus. The review covers a wide range. It includes roughly 256 million dollars in contracts. Plus, another 8. 7 billion dollars in multi-year grant commitments. Harvard has been taking steps to addr...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) dodged a bullet recently. A federal judge stepped in to stop the Trump administration from shutting it down. The judge, Amy Berman Jackson, issued a temporary order to keep the agency running while the court decides if the shutdown is legal. The CFPB was in big trouble. The administration had already started firing sta...