News & Politics

Gabby Giffords Returns to House Floor Marking 15 Years Since Shooting

Democrats Renew Commitment to Gun Control on Anniversary of Tragic Attack

Gabby Giffords, former U.S. Representative, appeared on the House floor to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the assassination attempt that abruptly...

Tensions Escalate as US Seizes Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Amid Sanctions

Moscow condemns Washington’s maritime action intensifying geopolitical frictions

The recent U.S. confiscation of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic has provoked a strong rebuke from Russia, signaling heightened dipl...

'Greenland 2: Migration' - A Sequel Struggling to Capture its Predecessor's Impact

Gerard Butler returns in a somber post-apocalyptic narrative with limited emotional resonance

The sequel to the 2020 comet-impact disaster film revisits a devastated world where Greenland serves as a bleak underground refuge. Despite the promis...

Congressional Budget Office Forecasts Fed Rate Cuts in 2026 and Rising Treasury Yields

Economic Projections Highlight Impact of Fiscal Policies and Immigration on Growth and Inflation

The Congressional Budget Office projects that the Federal Reserve will lower short-term interest rates in 2026, with rates stabilizing near 3.4% by 20...

UN Secretary-General Emphasizes US Legal Duty to Fund UN Amid Withdrawal of Support

The Trump administration pulls back from multiple UN agencies and global initiatives, raising questions on future collaborations and impact on international programs

The United States has announced its withdrawal from funding and supporting over 30 United Nations agencies and related global organizations. In respon...

CES 2026 ‘Worst in Show’ Highlights AI Overreach and Privacy Concerns

Annual awards spotlight tech products criticized for privacy risks, environmental impacts, and questionable AI applications

The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcased advancements in artificial intelligence, but also became the stage for an infamous annual contest i...

California Governor Proposes Major Shift in K-12 Education Leadership Structure

Plan aims to centralize authority to State Board of Education from elected superintendent to enhance accountability and policy coherence

California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan to restructure the state's K-12 education governance by diminishing the role of the elected State Sup...

Minnesota Faces Intensified Federal Immigration Enforcement Amid Political Tensions

Federal immigration operations escalate in Minnesota, sparking local unrest and political controversy

Minnesota has become a focal point in the latest federal immigration crackdown, with the deployment of over 2,000 federal officers to the Minneapolis-...

Connecticut's Public Sector Health Plan Reports $23 Million Claims Deficit Amid Rising Medical Costs

Despite last fiscal year’s losses, state officials affirm the Connecticut Partnership Plan’s financial stability

The Connecticut Partnership Plan, which provides healthcare coverage to municipal and public-sector employees outside state government, experienced a ...

House Advances Bill to Renew Affordable Care Act Subsidies Against GOP Leadership

Bipartisan Effort Emerges to Address Health Insurance Affordability and Coverage Amid Political Division

The House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation aimed at extending expired Affordable Care Act subsidies, a move supported by a coalition o...

Hawai'i County's Persistent Homelessness Challenge Despite Significant Funding

Council debates continuation of homeless services funding amid concerns over effectiveness and rising homelessness

Nearly $33 million invested by Hawai'i County in homeless programs over close to four years has yet to yield clear improvements, prompting council mem...

Federal Judge Halts Modifications to Head Start Language and Staffing

Order Prevents Removal of Diversity-Related Terms and Staff Cuts in Key Early Childhood Program

A Seattle federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against changes implemented by the Trump administration affecting the Head Start program. Th...