In a surprising turn of events, Indiana's Senate Republicans stood up to former President Donald Trump. They voted against a new congressional map that would have given Republicans a big advantage. This map was not part of the usual 10-year redistricting process. The vote was close, with 19 Republi
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep all its regional bank presidents in their jobs. This might seem like a small thing, but it's actually pretty important. These presidents have a big say in setting interest rates, almost as much as the main governors do. Not long ago, there was talk about chan
President Donald Trump took a big step to control how artificial intelligence is regulated across the United States. He signed an order that aims to create a single set of rules for AI at the national level, instead of letting each state make its own laws. This move is seen as a way to stop states
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is about to see a change at the top. Art Kleinschmidt, who has been acting as the head of the agency, is set to leave his position this Friday. This news comes as no surprise to those following the agency, as it has been operatin
The U. S. Department of Education recently declared a significant change in their funding strategy. They have allocated over $208 million to bolster mental health services in schools. This move comes with a notable shift away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that were previously
The Education Department recently shared some big news. They stopped a huge amount of fraud in student aid. Since the start of the second term, new rules have saved $1 billion. This money was meant for students but was being stolen by criminals. The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, talked about
A heated discussion took place recently between President Trump and key European leaders regarding Ukraine. The conversation, which involved Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, President Emmanuel Macron of France, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, reportedly included "pretty strong words
A heated debate unfolded in Congress as Kristi Noem, the head of homeland security, faced tough questions about the Trump administration's strict immigration policies. Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee were not holding back. They grilled Noem about the recent surge in immigration en
In Texas, two Democrats are taking different paths to win a Senate seat. One is challenging Trump head-on. The other is focusing on everyday issues. This shows a split in the party. U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett is going after Trump. She says she will fight him. In a video, she played Trump's insults
The Federal Reserve is at a crossroads. Not only is it grappling with the complex task of deciding interest rates, but it's also facing a leadership change. Jerome Powell's term as chair is ending in May, and President Trump is on the hunt for a replacement. Trump has been vocal about his desire fo
