Roger Mills had two very different careers: one as a fighter in the Civil War and another as a politician trying to shape America’s future. Born in 1832 in Kentucky, he grew up during a time when Texas was still a young state. His family moved to Texas in 1849, just after wars ended and new lands op
The U. S. House Oversight Committee wants to give Epstein’s victims a platform. Chairman James Comer announced plans for hearings after First Lady Melania Trump publicly backed the idea. She argued victims deserve to share their stories under oath. Comer agreed, saying they will move forward with th
The U. S. is losing ground in the crypto race because its rules don’t make sense. That’s what the Treasury Secretary recently pointed out in a major newspaper. He says American companies keep moving their projects overseas where laws are clearer. Places like Singapore and Abu Dhabi welcome crypto fi
The government wants to take $5 billion from medical research next year. That money helps scientists study diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. Now, they're asking for $41 billion instead of the $46 billion they get now. Some research centers might close completely under this plan. Five important
The long pause in government work has turned the Capitol into a vacation spot. Some lawmakers flew to airports, hit up Las Vegas, or even visited Disney World while the country’s budget was stalled. These trips have been filmed and shared on social media, drawing millions of views and sparking
The House Financial Services Committee looked at how the SEC handles crypto. Rep. Stephen Lynch said he likes new tech but worries about recent rules. He claimed the SEC stopped many teams that fight fraud and shut down FinHub, an office that helped the agency understand digital money. Lync
The U. S. Senate just took a big step toward confirming a new leader for the Department of Homeland Security. On Sunday, lawmakers voted 54 to 37 to end debate on the appointment, which means a final decision could happen as early as Monday. If approved, the nominee—Republican Senator Markwayne Mull
A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p
Oil prices have climbed sharply, reaching around $120 a barrel amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The situation is complicated by threats to shipping lanes, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces have warned against passing oil tankers. This has pushed U. S. gasolin
Peruvian lawmakers are set to choose a new president after the sudden removal of José Jerí. The chosen candidate will serve only until July 28, when the winner of the April general election takes office. This short‑term role highlights Peru’s unstable political climate, where presidents are frequent
