In Israel, the finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, is set to discuss the 2026 budget with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This budget includes plans to boost the economy and tackle rising living costs. The budget is expected to be presented to the cabinet on December 4th. However, approval by the end of the year seems unlikely. Israeli law requires the budget to ...
The U. S. government has finally reopened after the longest shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days and caused major problems. Air traffic was disrupted, food assistance for low-income families was cut, and over a million workers went without pay. The political fight that caused the shutdown is still not resolved. The deal to reopen the government only las...
The Middle East is a hotspot, and the U. S. president is at a crossroads. The big question is whether the U. S. will take military action against Iran. This choice could reshape the region's power dynamics. The president has been tight-lipped, leaving everyone guessing. Israel has been active, launching strikes against Iran. These moves have caught the president's a...
The University of Alabama was the stage for a political showdown. President Donald Trump took the spotlight at the school's commencement ceremony. He spoke for nearly an hour, touching on various topics. He boasted about his electoral victories, claimed the 2020 election was rigged, and took aim at transgender athletes. Trump also made sure to mention his administrat...
In a surprising move, the Senate recently confirmed a well-known figure with controversial views on vaccines as the new head of the Health and Human Services Department. This person, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is a prominent skeptic of vaccines and has a history of questioning their safety and efficacy. Despite this, he was appointed by President Donald Trump and confir...
In the world of politics and finance, two big names are duking it out for a top spot in Donald Trump's administration. Howard Lutnick and Scott Bessent are both vying to become the next Treasury secretary, and things are heating up. Some Wall Street folks are saying Lutnick isn't experienced enough and is using his position in Trump's transition team to boost his own...
The 2024 presidential election has ended with Donald Trump winning over Vice President Kamala Harris. Social media platforms were flooded with reactions from celebrities. Christina Applegate expressed her disappointment, urging followers who voted against women's and disability rights to unfollow her. She also announced she would be shutting down her fan account. Sop...
Hundreds of Jews are expected to gather in Beverly Hills, California, on Thursday night for a 'Bring Them Home Now' rally. The event will include a moment of silence and candlelight vigil for the six hostages executed by Hamas: Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Ori Danino. Organizers Jessica Lipman and Debbie Pa...
In a world increasingly divided by political and social differences, a leader in progressive faith is championing a revolutionary spiritual movement that unites people of all beliefs and backgrounds. Ilyse Hogue, a fellow at New America and the author of 'The Lie That Binds', envisions a powerful and inclusive 'civic religion' that bridges the gap between religious ...
In a world torn apart by political strife, one leader is advocating for a progressive re-embrace of faith to challenge the GOP's religious grip. Ilyse Hogue, a senior fellow at New America and the author of 'The Lie That Binds', discusses the potential of a unifying, inclusive civic religion that could reconcile religious and secular progressives. The Democratic Na...