In 2023, when former President Donald Trump faced legal troubles, he had few allies. One notable exception was U. S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. She was the only elected official present when Trump was booked and fingerprinted at the Fulton County Jail. While Trump was busy with his legal team, Gr
Cancer survivors in the US have a big role in clinical trials. These trials help at every step of cancer care, even after treatment. But how much do survivors know about them? A recent study looked at data from two big sources. One is the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). The other
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has strongly criticized his colleagues for releasing their decision in a major Texas redistricting case before he could finish his dissent. Judge Jerry Smith, who serves on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, accused the other judges of acting in bad
The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently introduced a tougher civics test for immigrants seeking citizenship. This test now includes more challenging questions, such as naming five of America's original states and explaining the significance of the Federalist Papers. While this might
Oregon has taken a big step to keep health care accessible for many people. The state recently approved $7. 5 million in emergency funds to support Planned Parenthood centers. This money helps make up for lost Medicaid payments caused by a federal budget change. Planned Parenthood in Oregon was fac
A Florida congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat representing parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, has been hit with serious charges. The Justice Department says she took $5 million meant for disaster relief and used some of it for her 2021 campaign. Here’s the d
Three senators have raised eyebrows about the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery. They're worried that politics might mess with the process. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to the Department of Justice. They want a fair and transparent review of
Ukraine is in a tough spot right now. While President Volodymyr Zelensky is trying to restart peace talks, Russia is not letting up on its attacks. Just the other day, Russia launched a big wave of drone and missile strikes all over Ukraine. The western city of Ternopil got hit hard, with at least 2
A recent court hearing has brought to light some odd details about how former FBI Director James Comey ended up facing charges. It turns out that the full grand jury didn't actually see the final indictment against Comey. Only the foreperson and one other juror got to review it. This came up during
Immigration enforcement actions have moved from Raleigh to Charlotte, causing a mix of fear and reactions. Federal agents have been active in the Charlotte area, leading to over 250 arrests. This shift follows earlier operations in Raleigh, where businesses closed, and schools saw lower attendance a
