In a surprising turn of events, federal judges recently blocked Texas' newly drawn congressional map. This decision highlights a significant misstep by both Texas Republicans and the Trump administration. They underestimated the legal boundaries set by the Supreme Court's 2019 Rucho v. Common Cause
In recent elections, two more women have joined the ranks of U. S. governors. By January, 14 states will have female leaders at the helm. But is this progress or just a drop in the bucket? The journey of women in politics has been long and bumpy. In 1974, Ella Grasso made history as the first woman
Larry Summers, a well-known figure in U. S. politics and academia, has recently stepped down from two significant positions. He left Santander's international advisory board, where he played a key role since 2016. This board focuses on advising the bank on topics like innovation and cybersecurity.
People moving from one country to another is a big deal right now. In the U. S. , the number of people coming in and going out has changed a lot. A few years ago, more people were entering the country than leaving. But now, things have slowed down. Some people think this is because of who is in char
The push for open borders, often framed as compassionate, has unintended consequences. It fuels illegal activities and puts migrants at risk. Smugglers take advantage of these policies, making millions from desperate people seeking a better life. Migrants face extreme dangers on their journey to th
A big meeting is happening soon. It's about how the Trump team is trying to fix crime in certain cities. These cities are run by Democrats. The group in charge of the meeting says these cities have rules that let crime grow too much. This isn't the first time the Trump team has stepped in. Earlier
Sherrie Reish, a Regional Account Sales Executive at PLM Fleet, has been named one of the 2025 Top 50 Women in Equipment Finance. This award, in its seventh year, celebrates women who lead and innovate in the industry. Reish has spent nearly 30 years in the refrigerated transportation and equipment
A federal judge has ruled that Texas public schools must remove displays of the Ten Commandments from their classrooms. This decision comes after a state law was deemed unconstitutional. The law required these displays, but the judge said it goes against the U. S. Constitution's separation of church
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has strongly criticized his colleagues for releasing their decision in a major Texas redistricting case before he could finish his dissent. Judge Jerry Smith, who serves on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, accused the other judges of acting in bad
The US jobs report for September is finally out after a long delay. This report is important because it gives us a look at how the job market has been doing lately. The delay was because of the government shutdown, which held up a lot of economic data. The report might not be as fresh as usual beca
