A big debate is happening in Congress about what to do after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good in Minnesota. Good was driving her SUV after dropping off her 6-year-old at school when the incident happened. People are divided on what really went down. Some, like House Democratic leader Hakee
In a surprising shift, the Trump administration seems to be moving away from the idea of 50-year mortgages. Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, hinted that this option is no longer a top priority. Instead, the focus is on stopping big investors from buying up single-family homes.
Home loans are getting cheaper. This is big news for people who want to buy a house. But why is this happening? Let's break it down. The government is stepping in to help. They told two big companies, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to buy lots of home loans. This is a lot of money. It's $200 billion.
A well-known conservative organization is pushing for big changes in how the U. S. government supports families. They want the government to do more to help couples get married and start families. Some of their ideas include a "marriage bootcamp" to help couples who live together get ready for marri
In early 2026, the world watched as the US took control of Venezuela in a bold move that shocked many. Donald Trump, the US president, was seen flying back to Washington DC, boasting about the successful operation. He claimed that the US was now in charge of Venezuela and that American companies wou
President Donald Trump recently proposed a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates. This idea was shared on his social media platform, Truth Social. He wants this cap to start on January 20, which is the one-year mark of his return to the White House. However, he didn't explain how this cap
Let's talk about tariffs and their sneaky impact. For a while, folks were worried that prices would skyrocket, but that didn't happen as much as expected. However, the job market took a hit. Job growth slowed down, and unemployment went up. It's not just about the money in your pocket; it's about th
Chicago is home to many schools, but they face big problems. Money is tight, and some schools have too few students. There are also privately-run schools, called charter schools, that are having a hard time. These issues are hot topics at school board meetings. The board is changing, with more membe
A judge recently put a temporary stop to the Trump administration's attempt to freeze federal funds for child care and other support programs in five states. California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York had argued that this sudden move was causing confusion and disruption. The administrat
In Minneapolis, a tragic event unfolded when an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U. S. citizen. This incident was the ninth of its kind since September. The aftermath saw a flurry of claims and counterclaims, with some arguing that Good was to blame and even labeling her
