The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question
In an unexpected move, Speaker Mike Johnson picked Rep. Rick Crawford from Arkansas to lead the House Intelligence Committee. This comes just a day after Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner from the position. Crawford, a retired Army sergeant, has been serving on the committee for several years. He was
Imagine this: a lawyer turned judge, then attorney general, and now, Florida's newest senator. That's the story of Ashley Moody, who's taking over Marco Rubio's seat in the U. S. Senate. Governor Ron DeSantis picked Moody, praising her as a tough prosecutor ready to tackle big issues like immigratio
You might have heard President Joe Biden talk about an "oligarchy" in his recent speech. But what on earth is that? Basically, it's when a small group of super-rich people have a big say in how the government runs things. Biden compared this situation to some really harsh regimes from history. For
After 15 months of deadly conflict, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was finally reached. This agreement comes too little, too late for the people of Gaza who have suffered tremendous loss. President Biden's hands-off approach is criticized for not using America's influence to end the conflict e
Joe Biden's presidency has been anything but typical. It's been more like a gap between two eras, with no clear leader in charge. The famous sign on Harry Truman's desk said, "The buck stops here. " But where did the responsibility end with Joe Biden? Voters didn't ask for a president who wasn't up
Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense was unusual. He wasn't sworn in to tell the truth, and the FBI report on him wasn't shared with the full committee. This raised eyebrows, especially since his qualifications aren't stellar. He's led small organizations and a small group of
Joe Biden recently warned about an "oligarchy" of powerful tech billionaires. Ironically, Donald Trump's second inauguration will feature three of the world's wealthiest men, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg. These billionaires have significant influence and government contracts,
Mike Waltz, a Florida representative and Trump's pick for national security adviser, recently shared some interesting details about the president-elect's plans for TikTok. Waltz mentioned that Trump is looking into ways to "preserve" the popular app. This news comes after a report from The Washingto
Imagine a political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t
