Congress is kicking off 2026 with a packed agenda. Lawmakers are tackling healthcare subsidies, U. S. involvement in Venezuela, and government funding—all under tight deadlines. Healthcare subsidies are a big issue. A group of lawmakers wants to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies that expir
Iowa just got a big green light from the U. S. Department of Education. They can now use over $9 million in federal education funds in ways that make the most sense for their schools. This is a first-of-its-kind move, giving Iowa more freedom to decide how to spend this money. The Secretary of Educ
Recent updates from the CDC have made big changes to the list of recommended childhood vaccines. Before this change, kids in the U. S. were advised to get vaccines for 17 different diseases. Now, that list has been cut down to just 11. The vaccines that are no longer routinely recommended include RS
The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its recommendation for the HPV vaccine, suggesting just one dose instead of the usual two or three. This change comes after a review of global vaccine schedules, bypassing the usual lengthy process involving the Advisory
Last year, a group of health officials in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) worked on a draft proposal. They wanted to cut the recommended alcohol limit for men in half. This meant men should have only one drink per day instead of two. Women's limits would stay the same. The go
In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing his newly chosen housing leader, Cea Weaver, despite some people being upset about her old social media posts. Weaver, known for her work helping renters, was picked to lead the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants. Her job is to take strong action agai
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has had a sudden change of heart about the transportation bill she recently pushed through. After a lot of effort to get it passed, she now wants to scrap the whole thing. This comes after Republicans successfully blocked the tax hikes that were supposed to fund the Oregon
Colorado is making a bold move. It's choosing to stick with its own vaccine rules instead of following new federal guidelines. This decision comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their childhood immunization schedule. The CDC now recommends fewer vaccines, leaving
President Donald Trump's recent aggressive stance on international affairs has left many scratching their heads. His administration's sudden interest in Greenland and the recent military action in Venezuela have sparked confusion and concern among allies and critics alike. The Wall Street Journal,
In the heart of Washington D. C. , a tragic event unfolded near the Farragut West metro station. Two members of the West Virginia National Guard, Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and U. S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, were shot while on patrol. Beckstrom, just 20 years old, lost her life. The shooter
