The Trump administration's goals have been clear from the start: shrink the federal government, boost presidential power, tighten immigration, and challenge universities for their perceived leftist ideologies. These aims have hit American science hard. Billions in research grants have been cut or fr
In the world of politics, things are never straightforward. Take the recent debate on speeding up permits for energy projects. Democrats in the Senate have a condition: they won't support this unless the Trump administration stops putting roadblocks on wind and solar energy developments. You see, P
Pennsylvania's natural gas industry is facing tough new rules. These rules are said to protect the environment. But many think they will hurt the industry. The rules would make it harder to drill for gas. They would increase the distance between gas wells and buildings, water supplies, and other imp
Minneapolis is in the spotlight again, this time because of a heated exchange between the city's mayor and the president. Jacob Frey, the city's mayor, has made it clear that Minneapolis won't help federal agents enforce immigration laws. This didn't sit well with President Trump, who warned Frey th
Big names are speaking out against recent events in Minnesota. Bruce Springsteen dropped a new track, \"Streets of Minnesota, \" honoring those lost. He didn't hold back, calling ICE agents \"Trump's federal thugs. \" Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, thinks now's the time for leaders to use th
The Middle East is feeling the heat as tensions rise between the U. S. and Iran. Iran's currency, the rial, has hit a new low, fueling economic frustration and protests. The protests, which started a month ago, have been met with a harsh crackdown, leaving many dead and others in jail. The U. S. ha
In Minneapolis, things are heating up. The city is dealing with a lot of tension around immigration. Recently, an ICE agent tried to enter the Ecuadorian consulate, which is not allowed. Ecuador is upset about this and has made an official complaint. The consulate is like a small piece of Ecuador on
The situation in Minneapolis was spiraling out of control. A U. S. citizen, Alex Pretti, was killed by immigration agents. The government claimed he was a threat. But videos showed a different story. Pretti was unarmed and pinned down when agents shot him. This sparked protests and outrage nationwid
The UK is in a tough spot. Donald Trump has suddenly changed his mind about the Chagos deal. He now calls it a "great stupidity. " But the UK says US intelligence agencies still support it. Keir Starmer, the UK prime minister, is on his way to Beijing. He talked about this issue on his flight. He s
The recent killing of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, by border patrol agents in Minneapolis has sparked a wave of criticism and internal strife within the Trump administration. At the center of this controversy is Stephen Miller, a key figure known for his hardline immigration policies. Mill
