President Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the infamous Silk Road creator, stirring debate over his controversial decision. Trump Grants Pardon to Ross Ulbricht, Silk Road’s Notorious Founder San Francisco: So, guess what? Trump just pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the guy behind Silk Road. You know, that infamous online marketplace for drugs and other shady stuff. It’s…
The Pentagon plans to send up to 1,500 troops to assist with border security efforts Pentagon to Deploy Active Duty Troops for US-Mexico Border Security Washington: So, the Pentagon is gearing up to send around 1,500 active duty troops to the southern border soon. This move is part of President Trump’s plan to tighten immigration…
Kansas lawmakers have introduced a bill to remove the lesser prairie chicken from the endangered species list permanently Kansas Leaders Propose Bill to Delist the Lesser Prairie Chicken Washington: So, Kansas is making some moves in Congress. They’ve introduced a bill to take the lesser prairie chicken off the endangered species list. This means it…
Kansas lawmakers are pushing to ban gender-affirming care for minors, reflecting voter sentiment and GOP electoral success. Kansas Moves to Further Restrict Trans Rights Amid Political Gains Topeka: So, it looks like Kansas is really doubling down on restricting trans rights. Both Republicans and Democrats agree that the economy was a big deal for voters,…
Many Instagram users are surprised to find they are now following Trump’s account due to a recent transition. Why You Might Be Following President Trump on Instagram Now Washington, DC: So, it turns out a lot of folks are suddenly following President Trump on Instagram, and they didn’t even mean to! This week, users started…
Many who opposed Trump are anxious about potential audits, pension losses, and hefty legal costs as he returns to power. Trump’s Critics Fear Retaliation Over Pensions, Audits, and Legal Fees Washington: So, it looks like folks who’ve crossed paths with Trump are feeling pretty uneasy. It’s not just about the legal stuff; they’re worried about…
Elon Musk outlines ambitious plans for DOGE, aiming to reshape federal agencies and cut costs Elon Musk’s DOGE Tracker: Changes Coming to Federal Government Washington: So, Elon Musk is shaking things up with this new initiative called DOGE. He’s got some big ideas about changing how the federal government operates. It all started when Trump…
Florida’s government supports Trump’s name change for the Gulf of Mexico, stirring mixed reactions among locals and experts. Florida Embraces Trump’s Proposal to Rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America Tallahassee: So, Florida’s got a new twist on the Gulf of Mexico. The governor’s office just backed Trump’s idea to call it the Gulf…
House Republicans are forming a new panel to question the Jan. 6 committee’s findings on the Capitol attack. House Republicans Launch New Panel to Challenge Jan. 6 Committee Findings Washington: Speaker Mike Johnson is shaking things up with a new panel aimed at questioning the old Jan. 6 committee’s findings. This committee looked into Trump’s…
Prosecutors and defense attorneys present their final cases in the trial of ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan, accused of racketeering. Closing Arguments Begin in Michael Madigan’s Historic Racketeering Trial Chicago: So, the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is heating up. Closing arguments kicked off on Wednesday, and it’s a big deal. This is…
