The Senate is close to passing a deal that could finally put an end to the government shutdown that started back in October. This deal would keep the government running until the end of January. However, it's not all smooth sailing, as Democrats had to make some compromises to get here. The big issue that's been holding everything up? Those enhanced Affordable Care ...
Air travel in the U. S. is facing serious problems. The government shutdown is making things worse. More than 2, 100 flights were called off on Sunday. This is because many air traffic controllers are not showing up for work. They have not been paid in almost a month. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cut flights at busy airports. These cuts started at 4...
Maryland is making waves with a plan to redraw its political boundaries. Governor Wes Moore is leading the charge, saying the state won't just sit back while others make changes. He's not alone in this idea. Other states, like Texas and Florida, have already started redrawing their maps. Moore believes Maryland should do the same. The goal? To make sure the state's ...
In a series of posts on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump suggested some big ideas. He proposed sending cash directly to Americans to cover health care costs. He also talked about giving out $2, 000 dividends from tariff money. But officials later said these were just ideas, not official plans. Trump's first post was about health care. He suggested taking ...
The Senate is making slow progress towards ending the government shutdown. Senator John Thune, a key Republican from South Dakota, hinted that a spending agreement might be close. He mentioned a possible vote on Sunday evening, but it's still unclear if Democrats will support it. Democrats have been divided on how to move forward. They were planning to meet later on...
In the midst of the ongoing government shutdown, a ray of hope has emerged. A group of moderate Democrats, including Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Angus King, has reportedly struck a tentative deal with Republicans. The agreement hinges on a promise from Republicans to vote on the renewal of expiring health care subsidies by December. The deal, if fina...
President Donald Trump recently shared some big ideas on social media. He suggested giving Americans money directly to pay for healthcare and sending out $2, 000 checks from tariff money. But officials later said these were just ideas, not official plans. Trump posted on Truth Social that instead of giving money to insurance companies for ObamaCare, the government s...
SNL didn't hold back on politics this week. They kicked off with a spoof of a recent event where someone passed out in the Oval Office. James Austin Johnson, playing Trump, joked about it, saying, "Someone was dying in my office. " He also made fun of the idea of lowering drug prices, saying it was so shocking it almost killed someone. The sketch didn't stop there. ...
In the heart of California, the Coachella Valley is known for its stunning desert landscapes and political leanings. This area has been a haven for conservative retirees and vacationers, with a history of supporting Republican presidents. However, recent political changes are causing concern among local Republicans. Proposition 50, a ballot measure proposed by Gover...
Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, recently criticized President Trump's idea to send Affordable Care Act (ACA) funds directly to people instead of insurance companies. Schiff believes this plan would weaken protections for those with preexisting conditions. Trump suggested that Americans could buy better healthcare with leftover money if funds weren't gi...