The U. S. Institute of Peace, a long-standing organization, now bears President Trump's name on its headquarters. This change comes after a tumultuous period where the Trump administration attempted to dismantle the agency. The State Department celebrated this move, praising Trump's role in internat
Althea Vallotton had been through a lot. Her home in suburban New Orleans had taken a beating from Hurricane Francine. Every time it rained, water found its way inside, turning her floors into puddles. She had saved up and even moved into a mobile home on her front lawn while waiting for the funds t
In Florida, two immigration detention centers have come under fire for alleged human rights violations. The Everglades facility, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz, " and Miami's Krome processing center are accused of subjecting detainees to harsh conditions. At "Alligator Alcatraz, " detainees reported
Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), is under the microscope. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has started looking into his actions. This comes after some big names in politics asked them to. Pulte has been making waves. He sent some big names to the Justice
Six former employees of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have taken legal action against the agency's administrator, Lee Zeldin. They claim their termination was a direct result of speaking out against what they saw as the politicization of science under the Trump administration. These emp
Breanna Cutright, an 18-year-old from Clarksburg, West Virginia, found her purpose through Raze, an anti-tobacco program for youth. When federal funding cuts forced Raze to shut down, she felt lost. The program had given her opportunities, like meeting senators and advocating for tobacco-free school
Alaska's hope for a massive North Slope natural gas pipeline is more of a holiday wish than a realistic plan. Many in Southcentral Alaska are pinning their hopes on this project to lower heating and electricity costs. But the truth is, this pipeline is too expensive and too risky. The world has plen
Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York, is back in the legal spotlight. A federal grand jury is looking into a new set of criminal charges against her. This comes after a judge threw out an earlier set of charges. The initial case was dismissed because the prosecutor who brought the charges
The current approach to handling illegal immigration in the U. S. has seen some progress, but it's moving too slowly. Over 2 million individuals have left the country, either through deportation or by choosing to leave on their own. Additionally, more than 1. 6 million jobs previously held by illega
The U. S. Treasury is making big changes. They want to stop some federal benefits for people who are not citizens. This move is happening because of orders from President Donald Trump. The goal is to make sure only U. S. citizens get these benefits. The Treasury plans to issue new rules. These rule
