You might not expect a political representative to link denied healthcare claims to violence. But that's exactly what Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a young liberal lawmaker, did recently. She didn't condone the murder of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, but she saw a connection between hi
Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa is worried that she might have a tough time in the upcoming 2026 re-election. Why? Because of the conflicts around President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. Ernst is feeling the heat from Republican activists who want her to back Trump's
In a surprising move, U. S. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Kari Lake, a former Arizona journalist and political ally, to lead the Voice of America (VOA), a global broadcaster funded by the U. S. government. Lake, known for her support of "America First" policies, left journalism in 2021 to
This holiday season, Americans are not just buying gifts—they're casting votes on the economy with their wallets. The University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers, directed by economist Joanne Hsu, has been tracking consumer sentiment for over 75 years. This trusted index shows that how people feel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken finally acknowledged Wednesday that he and President Biden might share some responsibility for the deadly Kabul airport attack in 2021, which took the lives of 13 U. S. service members. During his congressional testimony, Blinken expressed regret, saying, "I deeply
For a long time, Syria's Kurdish community has faced tough times. They've been denied the right to teach their own language in schools, which is a big deal. Recently, there's been a change in leadership, and that's given them a little hope. But it's also brought back some old worries. During the war
In a surprising move, Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has donated $1 million to support Donald Trump’s inauguration events. This is the first time Meta has contributed to such a fund, marking a shift in its relationship with the soon-to-be president. The donation comes after Meta faced criticism from
Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old from Urbana, Missouri, has finally been freed after spending seven months in a Syrian prison. Timmerman had ventured into Syria for a pilgrimage and was detained at the notorious Palestine Branch facility. Last month, he was set free alongside other prisoners during t
President Biden recently shared an interesting thought during a speech at the Brookings Institution. He joked that former President Trump's name on COVID-era stimulus checks helped him gain credit, while his own checks didn't have his name. This isn't just a joke—it's a lesson in politics. Over the
Imagine a world where planting a flag on the football field could land you in jail. That's the vision of an Ohio politician who's had enough of flag-planting antics in sports. Republican state Rep. Josh Williams is proposing a bill to make this act a felony in the state. His idea comes after a chaot
