The American Civil Liberties Union, or ACLU, has raised the alarm. They say that many Venezuelans are about to be sent back to their home country very fast. This is happening under a law from the 1700s. This law is called the Alien Enemies Act. It is used to kick out foreigners who are seen as a dan
The IRS is in the middle of a big shake-up. Gary Shapley, who was temporarily in charge, is out. This happened after a disagreement between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Elon Musk. The Treasury Department has chosen Michael Faulkender to take over as the new acting head of the IRS. Bessent be
A recent decision by a panel of judges in the D. C. Circuit Court of Appeals has put a temporary stop to an investigation into whether the Trump administration broke the law by not turning around two flights of alleged Venezuelan gang members. These flights were sent to a notorious prison in El Salv
In the heart of Washington, a senator returned from a mission to El Salvador. His goal? To secure the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man wrongfully deported and imprisoned. The senator, Chris Van Hollen, made it clear that this case is about more than just one individual. It's about the principl
Viruses are clever. They have tricks to adapt to different environments. Some viruses, like alphaviruses, use a special stop signal called an opal codon. This codon helps them balance making proteins and processing them correctly. It's like a tiny thermostat for the virus. The Sindbis virus is one
Deep below the surface, where oxygen is scarce, there exists a unique type of bacteria. These bacteria thrive in environments rich in sulfur, both in the past and present. They play a significant role in the cycles of carbon and sulfur. However, a mystery remains. How do these bacteria, which requir
People often overlook the impact of food on mental health. They focus on physical health issues like heart problems or digestion. But certain foods and drinks can worsen anxiety or even trigger depression. Experts in mental health often steer clear of or limit these items. However, it's important to
A U. S. senator was recently stopped from visiting a Maryland man locked up in El Salvador. This man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, was sent to El Salvador by mistake. A judge and the Supreme Court said he should be brought back to the U. S. The senator, Chris Van Hollen, flew to El Salvador to check on Gar
A federal judge has recently stepped in to limit the access of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff to sensitive personal data within the Social Security Administration (SSA). This decision came as a response to a lawsuit filed by unions and retirees in Maryland, who were among the m
The political scene is heating up as a Maryland senator's visit to El Salvador has caught the attention of former President Donald Trump. Trump took to his social media platform to criticize Senator Chris Van Hollen, accusing him of seeking attention during his meeting with Kilmar Ábrego García. Gar
