The United States is getting ready to step up its activities in Venezuela. This move comes as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. However, the exact details of these operations remain unclear. Reports suggest that covert actions might be the first step in this new phase. The U. S. military has been active in the Caribbean for some time. This buildup...
New rules from the U. S. Department of Education have stirred up a storm. Nursing degrees are no longer classified as "professional" degrees. This change, along with the end of a key loan program, has nursing groups up in arms. The changes come under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act. " They affect how students, especially those pursuing advanced ...
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent Republican figure, has decided to step down from her role in Congress. This move comes after a public disagreement with former President Donald Trump, who has been a significant influence in her political career. Despite their recent clash, Trump expressed a desire to see Greene return to politics someday, acknowledging the challen...
Late-night host Stephen Colbert raised eyebrows by questioning whether President Donald Trump truly signed a bill to release the Epstein files. He pointed out that the signing happened off-camera, fueling speculation about the authenticity of the action. Colbert humorously suggested that Trump might have used an autopen, a machine that replicates signatures, similar...
The idea of a woman leading the United States has been a hot topic lately. Joy Behar, a co-host on a popular talk show, thinks a conservative woman might reach the White House before a liberal one. She mentioned Liz Cheney as a possible candidate, but pointed out that Cheney's current standing in her party might hold her back. The conversation took a turn when the t...
World leaders are scratching their heads over a new US peace plan for Ukraine. They say it leans too much toward Russia and needs a serious tweak. The plan was a surprise to many, especially since it was put together without much input from Ukraine or its European allies. The main worry? The plan suggests Ukraine give up some land, stop aiming for NATO membership, a...
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a well-known figure in American politics, has recently made headlines for her decision to step down from Congress before her term ends. This move comes after a noticeable shift in her political stance, particularly her growing disagreement with former President Donald Trump. Greene's journey from a staunch Trump ally to a more independent voi...
American senators expressed strong disapproval of a recent U. S. peace proposal for Ukraine during an international security conference. The plan, which was developed without Ukraine's input, has been criticized for giving in to many of Russia's demands, including territorial concessions that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly refused. Senator An...
Chicago's festive Christmas tree lighting event took a grim turn when gunfire erupted downtown, leaving one person dead and eight teenagers hurt. The shootings happened near the Chicago Theater, just after 9:50 p. m. on Friday night. Seven young people, aged 13 to 17, were rushed to the hospital. Most were in good shape, but a 13-year-old was in fair condition. Cops...
This week in Chicago, a lot happened. Let's start with the big news. Congress made a move to get the Justice Department to share its files on Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump signed the bill, giving the department 30 days to hand over the documents. Meanwhile, Tom Pritzker, a billionaire and cousin of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, was mentioned in documents from the...