Big changes are coming to U. S. national parks. Starting next year, international visitors will pay a lot more to enter. The idea is to make sure they help take care of these special places. For Americans, there's a new annual pass with a familiar price tag. It's still $80, same as before. But ther
Senator Mark Kelly recently made waves by urging military personnel to disobey what he called "illegal orders. " This statement has stirred up quite a bit of controversy, especially with the Pentagon and former President Donald Trump. Kelly, a former Navy officer and astronaut, defended his remarks,
A group supporting crypto is asking politicians running for office in 2026 about their views on digital money. They want to know if these candidates support crypto, have used it, or understand how it works. The group, Stand With Crypto, sent a survey to many candidates. They asked about topics like
In Switzerland, talks are happening about a peace plan for Ukraine. This plan involves big changes for Ukraine, like giving up some land and limiting its military. The plan was first made by Russia, but the U. S. says it also had a hand in it. Donald Trump said Ukraine should be thankful for the U.
A recent discussion about a peace plan for Ukraine has sparked some confusion. It all started when a U. S. senator shared his understanding of the plan's origins. He mentioned that the U. S. had received a proposal but did not create it. This led to some back-and-forth about who actually authored th
Ukraine is in a tough spot. A peace plan from the U. S. and Russia wants Ukraine to give up a lot. This includes land and military power. It's a hard pill to swallow for Ukraine. The plan is 28 points long. It wants Ukraine to accept that Crimea and parts of Luhansk and Donetsk are now Russian. Thi
The idea of a woman leading the United States has been a hot topic lately. Joy Behar, a co-host on a popular talk show, thinks a conservative woman might reach the White House before a liberal one. She mentioned Liz Cheney as a possible candidate, but pointed out that Cheney's current standing in he
Ukraine is in a tough spot. Other world leaders are trying to figure out how to react to a peace plan proposed by the U. S. president. This plan includes some things that Ukraine might not like, like giving up some land and not joining NATO. The Ukrainian president has said that his country must cho
In recent elections, two more women have joined the ranks of U. S. governors. By January, 14 states will have female leaders at the helm. But is this progress or just a drop in the bucket? The journey of women in politics has been long and bumpy. In 1974, Ella Grasso made history as the first woman
Donald Trump, the U. S. president, has had a change of mind about sanctions on Russia. He's now willing to sign a bill that enforces these penalties, but there's a catch. Trump insists on having the final say on any sanctions that get implemented. This shift comes after Trump supported Republican l
