House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, recently criticized the ongoing government shutdown, which has lasted for 20 days. He argued that if President Donald Trump had absolute power, the government would have reopened immediately. Johnson's comments came during a press conference w
Government shutdowns happen. The news makes it sound like the end of the world. But is it really? People still go about their daily lives. Families take care of their kids. Workers go to their jobs. Musicians play music. Life doesn't stop just because the government isn't functioning. The media lov
Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of War, is making waves with a new policy that's got over 100 Pentagon reporters up in arms. They've handed in their press passes and cleared out their desks, refusing to sign a restrictive reporting policy. Hegseth seems to want the press to simply repeat what he says, r
In an unexpected turn, two politicians from opposing sides found common ground on a critical issue. Ro Khanna, a Democrat, surprisingly agreed with Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican, on the state of the health care system. Both acknowledged that the system is flawed, but their solutions differ gr
The government shutdown might make things tricky for Medicare open enrollment, which runs from October 15 to December 7. Even though the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says updates will keep going, getting quick answers might be harder. Experts suggest taking your time with big decision
In a move that has sparked outrage and concern, the U. S. government shutdown led to the layoff of over 120 employees in the special education division of the Department of Education. This decision, aimed at pressuring Democrats to end the budget crisis, has hit close to home for New Hampshire Sen.
Governments worldwide are in a bit of a pickle. They've been spending more than they earn, and the debt is piling up. This isn't new, but it's getting worse. Before the pandemic, global debt was already high, but now it's even higher. And it's not slowing down. Five years ago, when the pandemic hit
New York City's Health Department is looking to hire outside help to shield its employees from harassment. This comes after a lot of criticism about how they handled the COVID-19 pandemic. The department wants to create new safety rules and train up to 75 staff members. These include leaders, resear
People are planning to gather in Washington D. C. and across the U. S. for "No Kings" rallies to voice their concerns about the direction of the country under President Donald Trump. This is the third major protest since Trump's return to the White House, and it's expected to be the biggest yet. The
Across the country, people are preparing to march in large numbers this Saturday. The reason? They're not happy with President Trump's actions. A group called No Kings is behind these protests. They believe Trump is acting more like a king than a president. This won't be the first time No Kings has
