House Speaker Mike Johnson recently shared some news with the White House. Most Republicans in the House aren't too keen on extending the extra help people get for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This chat happened over the phone with top White House staff. At the same time, President Trump's team was working on a plan to keep these subsidies going f...
Every year, the U. S. president spares a couple of turkeys from becoming the main dish at Thanksgiving dinner. This tradition, which started way back in 1863 with President Abraham Lincoln, has become a fun and lighthearted event. The turkeys even get to stay in a fancy hotel the night before the big pardon. This year, President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys nam...
Senator Mark Kelly recently made waves by urging military personnel to disobey what he called "illegal orders. " This statement has stirred up quite a bit of controversy, especially with the Pentagon and former President Donald Trump. Kelly, a former Navy officer and astronaut, defended his remarks, saying they were straightforward and not controversial. He emphasize...
Russia has something to say about the peace talks with Ukraine. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, mentioned that the U. S. peace plan is the only serious proposal on the table. He called the current situation an "information frenzy, " with lots of conflicting reports and statements. The U. S. initially proposed a 28-point peace plan, which was later shorten...
A federal judge recently dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge ruled that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was not lawfully appointed. This decision is a blow to former President Trump's efforts to pursue legal action against his political opponents. Comey remains cautious, believing T...
The White House is considering a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies for two more years. This comes as millions of Americans face a significant increase in healthcare costs starting in January. The proposal suggests a cap on eligibility for these subsidies at 700% of the federal poverty level. This is a change from the original Affordable Care Act, which capped eligib...
Japan recently shot back at China after a letter from China to the United Nations accused Japan of threatening to use force over Taiwan. Japan's ambassador to the UN, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, called the letter "inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated. " This all started when China's UN ambassador, Fu Cong, wrote to the UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, about ...
Emmanuel Macron, the French President, shared his thoughts on Donald Trump's peace proposal for Ukraine. He acknowledged that the plan points in the right direction, but he believes it needs some tweaking. Macron emphasized that while peace is the goal, it shouldn't come at the cost of Ukraine's dignity. He pointed out that the plan might be acceptable to Russia, bu...
Bolivia is in talks to get over $9 billion in loans from different lenders. This is a big deal because the country is going through a tough time with high inflation and not enough money coming in. The new president, Rodrigo Paz, wants to fix things by bringing in private investors and cutting some taxes. The government is planning to use this money for big projects ...
In a room filled with determined voices, Rep. Ayanna Pressley asked a tough question: Why are Black women, who are among the most active in the job market, facing rising unemployment? The gathering in Boston brought together experts to explore this issue, revealing how the challenges faced by Black women might signal broader economic troubles. Between August and Sep...