Kamala Harris told a crowd in New York that she is “thinking about” running for president again. She spoke at the National Action Network Convention, a meeting that many Democratic hopefuls are expected to attend for 2028. Her answer came after Rev. Al Sharpton asked her directly if she plans to lau
The U. S. immigration agency has begun a fresh effort to uncover networks that help foreign mothers travel to the United States with the goal of giving birth so their children automatically become citizens. This initiative comes after President Donald Trump’s administration intensified its fight aga
A U. S. vice president is set to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials, a move that some in Tehran see as a hopeful break from the war that began last February. Iran regards Vance as a figure who could negotiate in good faith, partly because he is known for opposing the war and has bee
The United States and Iran were set to meet in Islamabad on Saturday, hoping to stop a war that began six weeks ago. The U. S. team, led by Vice President J. D. Vance and including former envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, had just finished refueling in Paris before heading to Pakistan. Iran’s g
The United Kingdom has paused its plan to hand over the Chagos Islands, a move that had sparked criticism from U. S. President Donald Trump. The islands host the strategic U. S. -British military base on Diego Garcia, and Britain had intended to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius while keeping a 99‑y
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security is a small office that holds the power to approve or deny the sale of U. S. technology overseas. It is now tangled in paperwork that could slow down President Trump’s plan to sell more AI chips abroad. The bureau is busy reviewing requests
The way money is used to win elections often hurts the very folks who vote. People struggle with bills for health care, rent, child care and utilities. When an emergency happens, many have no savings left for a safety net. A candidate who ran for county executive promised to keep the race fai
In Texas, a proposal to add Bible stories such as Jonah and the whale to the state reading list has sparked intense discussion among educators, parents, and religious leaders. The idea is part of a broader national trend where Republican-led states push for greater inclusion of religious content in
Massachusetts leads in insurance coverage, yet its maternity care falls short. A federal study showed that low‑risk births at freestanding centers cut preterm deliveries and cesarean sections, saving over $2, 000 per family. Only one such center is currently open, and it faces possible closure
"Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has issued a fresh charter for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The update arrives after a federal judge halted his earlier version, citing that many panel members seemed unqualified. The new charter broadens eligibility for committee s
