The Senate is in the middle of a big debate about a new bill. This bill includes tax cuts, changes to Medicaid, and more money for border security. The final vote is expected soon, but it's not clear how it will turn out. The bill is very expensive. It could add $3. 3 trillion to the country's debt
The Senate took a big step late Saturday night, pushing President Donald Trump's spending plan forward. The vote was close, with 51 senators in favor and 49 against. Two Republicans, Thom Tillis and Rand Paul, joined Democrats in opposing the move. Trump quickly celebrated the win on Truth Social, c
The Senate recently passed a key vote on a massive tax reform bill. This bill, backed by President Trump, aims to cut taxes by a huge amount: $4. 5 trillion. But the journey to get it passed is not smooth. Republicans are now in a tough spot. They need to convince enough senators to support the bil
The stock market has hit a new high, but it's not all smooth sailing. The S&P 500 has bounced back to its February peak, but the journey there has been anything but steady. The market's recovery has been swift, fueled by a wave of optimism that swept away the fears from the April tariff panic. But i
In the world of health research, there's a lot we don't see. This is often called "grey literature. " It's not published in big, fancy journals. Instead, it's tucked away in reports, theses, and conference papers. A recent review dug into this hidden treasure. It looked at how involving underreprese
Climate change is forcing people to leave their homes. This is a big deal. But how can we make sure these moves are fair and helpful? First, let's talk about consent. People should have a say in whether they move or not. No one should be forced out of their home without their agreement. But getting
People are increasingly sharing their health journeys on social media. A recent study looked at how patients discuss total ankle replacements on Facebook and Instagram. The study found that most posts were about recovery milestones, not complications. This might give a skewed view of the procedure.
Crime-fighting tools are getting a tech upgrade. Sensors are stepping into the spotlight, offering a faster, cheaper way to tackle crime. But there's a catch. Current sensors have some big problems. They're pricey, tricky to use, and need experts to make sense of the results. Researchers have been
After a secret meeting on Thursday, senators from both major parties had different opinions about how much the recent US attacks on Iran hurt its nuclear program. Most Republicans thought the strikes did a lot of damage and would slow down Iran's nuclear plans for years. Some even used the same str
Senate Republicans are in a tough spot after the parliamentarian rejected a key part of their bill. This part was about limiting how states could get more Medicaid money. The ruling is a big problem for Republicans. They wanted to use this money to fund tax cuts. Now, they have to change the bill or
