In recent elections, two more women have joined the ranks of U. S. governors. By January, 14 states will have female leaders at the helm. But is this progress or just a drop in the bucket? The journey of women in politics has been long and bumpy. In 1974, Ella Grasso made history as the first woman elected governor without succeeding her husband. She was known for h...
Donald Trump, the U. S. president, has had a change of mind about sanctions on Russia. He's now willing to sign a bill that enforces these penalties, but there's a catch. Trump insists on having the final say on any sanctions that get implemented. This shift comes after Trump supported Republican lawmakers crafting the sanctions bill. The bill aims to penalize count...
The U. S. military has recently targeted and destroyed another boat in the Pacific Ocean. This action resulted in the deaths of three individuals, who were accused of drug trafficking by the Trump administration. This brings the total number of people killed in such operations to at least 83 since early September. The U. S. Southern Command made this announcement on...
President Trump recently hinted that he's close to deciding on a plan for Venezuela. This comes after several high-level meetings with his team to discuss possible military actions in the country. Key figures like Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine were part of these discussions. They have been prese...
Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, is facing a tough situation. Just days after a big win for Democrats, he was grilled by reporters about Senate Democrats who joined Republicans to end a government shutdown. They asked if he was disappointed and if Chuck Schumer should stay as Senate Democratic leader. Jeffries stayed calm and focused on the "Republican hea...
In a recent interview, Vice President JD Vance shared his thoughts on hiring foreign workers, which seemed to differ from President Donald Trump's stance. Vance believes that the U. S. should focus on helping the blue-collar workers already living in the country, rather than bringing in more workers from abroad. He thinks that using technology can make these workers...
Over 250 Venezuelans, sent to El Salvador from the US, faced terrible treatment. They were beaten, starved, and even sexually assaulted. This happened in a big detention center called Cecot. The conditions there were very bad. The prisoners were kept in secret, given little food, and treated badly. The US government under Trump knew about these problems. They sent t...
Many people dream of living in the US, but some who already live there choose to leave. Here's a look at why some well-known figures decided to move away. Sophie Turner, for example, moved back to London after her divorce. She said she felt unhappy in the US due to gun violence and other issues. She felt like she couldn't be herself there. Rosie O'Donnell also left...
In Brazil, California's Governor Gavin Newsom made waves at the UN climate talks. He criticized the U. S. for skipping the event, calling it a big mistake. Newsom, who might run for president in 2028, was the most senior U. S. official there. He said the U. S. is missing out on big opportunities by not taking climate change seriously. Newsom pointed out that while t...
California Governor Gavin Newsom is making waves at the COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil. He's there to show that California is serious about fighting climate change, even if the U. S. government isn't. Newsom is meeting with leaders from around the world to talk about green technology and climate policy. California is a big deal. It's not just a state; it's the world'...