In a move that grabbed headlines but had little real impact, former President Trump declared he would pardon Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk. She was found guilty of meddling with voting equipment after the 2020 election. However, this pardon is mostly for show because Trump can't pardon
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep all its regional bank presidents in their jobs. This might seem like a small thing, but it's actually pretty important. These presidents have a big say in setting interest rates, almost as much as the main governors do. Not long ago, there was talk about chan
The Senate recently made a big decision about healthcare. They decided not to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies. This means these subsidies will end by the close of the year. The vote was the result of a long effort by Democrats to keep the subsidies going. They wanted to prevent insurance co
HBCUs, or Historically Black Colleges and Universities, have been around for a long time. They have a big role in shaping the future of minority surgeons. Let's talk about how these schools make a difference. First, HBCUs provide a supportive environment for black students. This is important becaus
Hormone therapy is a common treatment for breast cancer. It helps control the disease. But it also comes with side effects. These can be tough to handle. A recent study looked at these side effects. It focused on patients with malignant breast tumors. The study found that hormone therapy can cause
The United States is set to start planning for its G20 presidency next year. This planning will begin with a meeting of officials from the Group of 20 major economies. The meeting will start on Monday. South Africa, the current host, is not invited to this meeting. The U. S. took over the G20 presi
Many people think the Alligator Alcatraz detention camp in Florida is closed. It's not. This place has been running since July 2025, despite legal challenges. A judge ordered it to shut down in August 2025 because it didn't do the right environmental checks. But an appeals court blocked that decisio
The Supreme Court was in the middle of a heated discussion about whether the president can fire officials from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This isn't just about the FTC, though. If the court says yes, it could give the president more power over other independent agencies too. Justice Sonia
President Donald Trump recently shared his thoughts on the potential merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery. He believes this deal could lead to a significant shift in the entertainment industry due to the combined market power of the two companies. Trump mentioned that he would play a r
The Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case that could significantly increase the power of the president to remove officials from independent federal agencies. This case revolves around President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), desp
