Donald Trump has been talking about using the Insurrection Act. This is a law from 1807. It lets the president send in the military to stop riots or rebellion. But experts say there is no real rebellion happening. Instead, there are small protests against Trump's immigration policies. Michael Wolff
In a swift trial, a man was found not guilty of aiming a laser at a presidential helicopter. The jury took just 35 minutes to decide. This case involved Jacob Winkler, who was accused of pointing a red laser at Marine One, the helicopter carrying Donald Trump. The charge was serious, a felony that c
Minneapolis has been a hotspot of tension lately. Two groups recently faced off in the city's downtown area. One was led by a conservative figure named Jake Lang. He had planned to burn a Quran and march through a neighborhood with a large Somali community. The other group, organized by The People’s
Virginia has taken a big step forward. For the first time ever, a woman is now governor. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, took the oath of office. This is a huge deal because Virginia has been led by men for centuries. Spanberger won against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. She is now the 75th govern
The European Film Awards (EFA) made a change this year, moving from December to January to better fit into the global awards season. While the winners won't affect the Oscars directly, they might still influence voters when they pick their favorites in March. Several films that won at the EFAs are
Topeka's politicians have been busy with their campaign funds in 2025. With elections coming up in 2026, it's important to see how much money they have. All 12 lawmakers from Topeka and Shawnee County have filed their campaign finance reports. These reports show how much they raised and spent in the
Across the United States, states are diving into the world of cryptocurrency, not just as a trend but as a strategic financial move. Texas and New Hampshire are leading the charge, setting up bitcoin reserves and integrating digital currencies into their financial systems. This isn't just a Republic
The idea of the U. S. buying Greenland has been floating around. Some say it's a great idea because of the natural resources and military benefits. But others think it's a bad idea because of the high costs and difficulties. Greenland has a lot of minerals and oil. But it's very expensive to get th
The National Education Association (NEA), the biggest teachers' union in the U. S. , collects a lot of money from teachers' paychecks. This money is supposed to help teachers and students. But, where does it really go? A big chunk of it goes to politics. The NEA spends nearly $1 billion every elect
Naples, a city known for its welcoming spirit, is currently facing a significant challenge. Naples Pride, a local nonprofit, has been hosting Pridefest in Cambier Park for years, including family-friendly drag performances. These events have always been peaceful and well-received, with no incidents
