In a late-night agreement, Senate leaders have struck a deal that will allow Democrats to confirm several of President Joe Biden's district court nominees. This deal comes with a trade-off: the four pending appeals court nominees will not get a vote. Some liberal activists are upset, fearing that th
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, has spoken out against two of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. She criticized the choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Health and Human Services Department, noting his lack of healthcare experience and his pa
Dr. Mehmet Oz, known for his TV show, is now in the spotlight for a new role. President-elect Donald Trump picked him to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. But here's something interesting. Just four years ago, Oz had a different idea for Medicare. He co-wrote a plan with former Ka
In the halls of William Howard Taft High School, a student named Alexandria Sanchez feels scared about what President-elect Donald J. Trump's education plans could mean for her family. Her father is undocumented, and she worries about potential deportations. Sanchez is new to politics but believes i
Linda McMahon, who worked with President Trump before, could be the next education secretary. She has a big task ahead. The Education Department is a massive, complex agency that hasn't always helped students. It's been pushing left-wing policies, which many people don't like. McMahon needs to chang
You might think of a school librarian when you hear "secretary of education, " but Linda McMahon isn't your typical pick. As the wife of WWE founder Vince McMahon, Linda has been deeply involved in the wrestling world for years, much like President Trump. She even ran the show as WWE's CEO. Linda's
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is getting ready for significant changes under the new administration. Industry leaders are eager for more relaxed rules, while scientists at the agency might face increased pressure. For years, the EPA has been the watchdog for environmental regulations. N
President-elect Donald Trump's social media company, Truth Social, is exploring the world of cryptocurrency. The company filed a trademark application for TruthFi, a cryptocurrency payment processing platform. The application mentions various uses like card payment processing, asset management, and
President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, is planning to end remote work for federal employees. The idea is to push workers to quit and reduce the federal workforce. This comes after both Musk
Some US airline CEOs are looking at the future with Donald Trump's presidency with optimism. Ed Bastian, Delta Air Lines CEO, said Trump's administration might bring a "breath of fresh air" by relaxing regulations. During his campaign, Trump pledged to cut back on what he sees as excessive regulatio
