After Donald Trump's big win in November, Virginia held its first elections. Democrats did well, keeping their slim lead in the state Senate (21-19) and House of Delegates (51-49). This could slow down the governor, Glenn Youngkin's, conservative plans, as he'll need support from both parties. In L
In the heart of Virginia, Democrats snagged two big wins in special elections. These wins happened in the northern county of Loudoun. Both spots were empty after politicians moved to higher roles. Democrat Kannan Srinivasan, who's been in the state House, won a Senate seat. He beat Republican Tumay
As the US Congress gets ready to finalize Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, there’s a lot of history — and tension — in the air. Four years ago, on the same date, Trump’s supporters sparked chaos during the vote count. This time, everyone expects things to go smoothly. Kamala Har
Do you remember the French Revolution and the angry mob tearing down toll booths? Believe it or not, something similar is happening in New York City today. Governor Kathy Hochul is about to start a new program called congestion pricing. This isn't about sticking it to the king, though. It's about ma
In his last days as president, Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 18 notable individuals. This honor, one of the highest in the nation, went to people from the political, financial, and celebrity worlds. Biden, who has been in politics for over 50 years, chose this moment to cele
Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100, is often remembered as one of America's worst presidents. He admitted his struggles in his 1979 "crisis of confidence" speech, where he criticized Americans for wanting too much freedom and prosperity. Unlike Harry Truman, Carter didn't take full responsibility
President Biden is said to have some regrets about not running for re-election this year. He's been telling people he could've beaten President-elect Trump if he hadn't been pushed out of the race by his own party. The 82-year-old leader dropped out in July after a shaky debate performance and poor
Joe Manchin, a long-time senator from West Virginia, has decided to leave the Democratic Party and step down from his Senate seat. He made some strong statements about his former party on Sunday. Manchin believes the Democratic Party has become too controlling and focused on the wrong issues. He thi
In Frankfort, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, known for his statewide victories in a conservative state, urged Democrats to shift their focus from political squabbles to everyday issues that matter to people. Beshear believes Democrats should prioritize creating good-paying jobs, improving healthcar
A new poll from Reuters/Ipsos shows that barely half of Americans have a positive opinion of President-elect Trump. Only 41% of those surveyed saw Trump favorably, while 55% had an unfavorable view. This comes as Trump prepares to start his second term next month, after defeating Vice President Harr
