Lindsey Halligan, a 36-year-old lawyer, found herself at the center of a legal storm after a federal judge dismissed cases she oversaw against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge ruled that Halligan's appointment as acting U. S. attorney was unlawful, as it violated a federal statute limiting interim appointments to ...
Putin's nuclear threats are a recurring theme in his geopolitical strategy, especially during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. His words have raised global tensions to levels not seen in decades. The idea of a nuclear strike, even a small one, is terrifying. It could kill many people, harm the world's economy, and break the long-standing rule against using nuclear we...
The government is back in action after a record-breaking shutdown. But don't expect everything to snap back immediately. Around 1. 4 million federal workers have been without pay for over a month. Half of them had to work without getting paid, while the other half were sent home. The good news is that they will get their back pay, but it might take a few days. The S...
November 2025 promises a spectacular show in the night sky. The month kicks off with a celestial treat: the Full Hunter's Supermoon, which is not only the largest but also the brightest full moon of the year. This supermoon will be at its peak on November 6th, making it a must-see event. For those who enjoy meteor showers, the Leonid meteor shower will light up the n...
A nonprofit called Teaching for Change has been getting a lot of public money. Between 2023 and 2025, D. C. public schools, the mayor's office, and the city's art commission gave them nearly $330, 000. The Smithsonian also paid them about $20, 000 from 2019 to 2022 for teaching events. This group runs the Zinn Education Project. They make classroom materials that pr...
May is a special time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). This month, many people and organizations are sharing stories from the AAPI community. One important story is about the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in Washington, D. C. This memorial honors the Japanese Americans who served in the mili...
The Smithsonian has decided to refresh an exhibit at the National Museum of American History. This exhibit is all about U. S. presidents and their impeachment stories. The change comes after some people noticed that references to President Trump's impeachments were taken out last month. The Smithsonian says it's their job to share the full story. They want to make s...
Engines are getting a green makeover. Scientists have been testing different fuel mixes to make engines cleaner and more efficient. They tried six fuels: regular diesel, a biofuel called Citronella, and four blends that mix hydrogen with biofuel. The star of the show was the H40 blend, which had 40% hydrogen. It beat diesel in efficiency and cut down on harmful emiss...
The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. They let the Trump administration fire about 1, 400 workers from the Education Department. These workers did important jobs. They gave money to schools and students. They also made sure everyone's rights were protected. Now, a lot of that work will stop. This is a big deal. The president isn't supposed to just get rid ...
The Supreme Court recently made a surprising decision. They allowed the Trump administration to fire around 1, 400 Education Department employees. These workers handled important tasks. They gave money to schools and students. They also protected civil rights and access for people with disabilities. Now, much of this work will stop. This decision is part of a bigger...