Air travel in the U. S. is facing serious problems. The government shutdown is making things worse. More than 2, 100 flights were called off on Sunday. This is because many air traffic controllers are not showing up for work. They have not been paid in almost a month. The Federal Aviation Administr
Maryland is making waves with a plan to redraw its political boundaries. Governor Wes Moore is leading the charge, saying the state won't just sit back while others make changes. He's not alone in this idea. Other states, like Texas and Florida, have already started redrawing their maps. Moore belie
In a series of posts on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump suggested some big ideas. He proposed sending cash directly to Americans to cover health care costs. He also talked about giving out $2, 000 dividends from tariff money. But officials later said these were just ideas, not official p
The USDA has told states to reverse the full November SNAP benefits they gave out. This is a big deal because over 40 million Americans rely on these food stamps. The USDA said states should undo the payments, or they might lose federal funding. This all started when the Supreme Court paused the di
The Senate is making slow progress towards ending the government shutdown. Senator John Thune, a key Republican from South Dakota, hinted that a spending agreement might be close. He mentioned a possible vote on Sunday evening, but it's still unclear if Democrats will support it. Democrats have bee
In the midst of the ongoing government shutdown, a ray of hope has emerged. A group of moderate Democrats, including Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Angus King, has reportedly struck a tentative deal with Republicans. The agreement hinges on a promise from Republicans to vote on the rene
A Mexican diplomat has left Peru, adding fuel to an ongoing diplomatic dispute. Peru's migration agency confirmed the departure of Karla Ornelas, Mexico's top diplomat in the country. This move follows Peru's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Mexico. The conflict began when Mexico granted asylum
President Donald Trump recently shared some big ideas on social media. He suggested giving Americans money directly to pay for healthcare and sending out $2, 000 checks from tariff money. But officials later said these were just ideas, not official plans. Trump posted on Truth Social that instead o
Lewiston's recent local elections were a mix of surprises and predictability. Despite dull campaigns with minimal advertising and door-to-door activity, voter turnout was surprisingly high at 34%. This was a significant jump from the 18. 93% turnout in 2023, though still below the 42. 9% seen in 202
SNL didn't hold back on politics this week. They kicked off with a spoof of a recent event where someone passed out in the Oval Office. James Austin Johnson, playing Trump, joked about it, saying, "Someone was dying in my office. " He also made fun of the idea of lowering drug prices, saying it was
