The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, faced a sudden and dramatic shakeup. It all started when a federal appeals court in Washington made a decision. A three-judge panel lifted a freeze on firing employees at the CFPB. But there was a catch. The judges said that firings could only h
In a surprising turn of events, two young U. S. citizens found themselves on a plane to Honduras. These weren't runaways or tourists. They were deported with their mother. This happened last week, and it's not the only case. Another U. S. citizen, a 2-year-old girl, was sent to Honduras with her und
Universities across the United States are finally taking a stand against recent government attempts to control what happens on campuses. This shift comes after a long period of silence from university leaders in the face of aggressive government actions. More than 400 university presidents have sign
The first 100 days of Trump's presidency have been a whirlwind of economic changes. The president has been using his executive powers to reshape the economy, often sidestepping Congress. One of his biggest moves has been slapping tariffs on goods from major trading partners like Mexico, Canada, and
The recent encounter between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome has sparked some unexpected optimism. Jake Sullivan, a former national security adviser, surprisingly found a reason to be hopeful. He noted that Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy was the first time
Elon Musk, the head of Tesla, recently shared some big news. He plans to spend much less time working with the government. This change will start next month. He wants to focus more on Tesla, especially after the company had a tough quarter. During a meeting with Tesla investors, Musk talked about h
The trade policies of former President Donald Trump have already shaken up the supply chain, and experts warn that things could get worse. The effects on consumers are expected to be significant, with potential price increases and shortages of goods. The ripple effects could lead to higher unemplo
The federal government underwent a major shakeup in its first 100 days under a new administration. A group of young tech experts, led by a billionaire entrepreneur, stormed into various government agencies. Their mission? To slash spending, cancel contracts, and even shut down entire depar
Three judges in different states recently stepped in to stop a federal push to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools. This means the U. S. Department of Education can't take away federal funds from schools that don't follow the new rules, at least for now. The judges argue
At a recent funeral for Pope Francis, two world leaders, Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, shared a moment that has sparked interest. Their firm handshake during the "sign of peace" at the Mass was just one of many intense interactions they have had over the years. This event was not the first time
