Politicians from both parties often say that the U.S. needs to bring back manufacturing jobs that have moved overseas. Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have praised infrastructure projects for creating jobs in construction and related fields. However, a major challenge is finding enough workers. When Biden’s infrastructure law passed in November … Read more
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court partially upheld an Arizona law that requires proof of citizenship for voters registering for state elections. The court decided 5-4 that Arizona must reject voter registration applications that do not provide proof of citizenship for state races. Currently, voters in Arizona need to show proof of citizenship only when … Read more
The U.S. needs to stay alert to China and Russia’s ambitions in the Arctic, even if the public doesn’t fully grasp the region’s value. Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery explained that the Arctic is important both militarily and economically. China relies on oil and gas deliveries and is worried about key shipping routes like the … Read more
Chicago’s school district is facing backlash for delaying the start of the academic year by a week. Originally, students were supposed to return to school on Monday, but the district pushed the start date back. They said the delay was to give students time to participate in the Democratic National Convention (DNC), which will bring … Read more
The Democratic National Convention wrapped up last Thursday with Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech as the party’s nominee. The event was full of celebration and praise, but it felt like there was more focus on style than on addressing real issues. Throughout the convention in Chicago, where violence and shootings continued in the city, speakers repeatedly … Read more
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former COVID-19 advisor, was recently hospitalized for six days after contracting the West Nile virus. He is now recovering at home. His spokesperson has said that a full recovery is expected. West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes that have bitten infected birds. It’s the most common mosquito-borne virus in the … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s latest move on congestion pricing shows the real goal isn’t just reducing traffic—it’s raising more money for the state. Hochul’s plan to implement a $15 congestion toll might be delayed until after the elections this fall. If the plan does move forward, it could include a lower fee and might … Read more
Bill Maher, the host of “Real Time,” criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for not speaking with the press, saying it’s “more insulting” than former President Donald Trump’s attacks on news organizations. Maher pointed out that while Trump called the media “the enemy of the people,” which was harsh, Harris’s silence feels even worse. He said … Read more
Hunter Biden’s lawyer, Mark Geragos, has accused federal prosecutors of trying to “slime” Hunter by introducing evidence about his spending on strippers and pornography in his upcoming tax trial. Geragos says this evidence is meant to damage Hunter’s reputation rather than focus on the legal issues at hand. The trial, set to start with jury … Read more
Four towns in Massachusetts—Douglas, Oxford, Sutton, and Webster—are asking residents to stay indoors during the evening to help prevent the spread of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a serious mosquito-borne illness. This request follows the confirmation of the first human case of EEE in Worcester County since 2020. The affected person lives in Oxford and is … Read more
On Monday, the Kamala Harris campaign opened a new office in Ann Arbor, Michigan, home to the University of Michigan. This city is known for its strong Democratic support and large student population, making it an important area for Democratic election strategies. In Ann Arbor, activists are working around the clock to register young college … Read more
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Friday that they have killed a high-ranking terrorist leader, Abu-‘Abd al-Rahman al-Makki, in Syria. CENTCOM said the strike was a “targeted kinetic strike,” meaning a specific and precise attack. Al-Makki was a top leader in Hurras al-Din, a group that works with Al-Qaeda in Syria. He was in charge … Read more
Facebook has decided not to allow ads for a new film about Ronald Reagan, despite the movie not being political, according to the producers. The film, titled “Reagan,” stars Dennis Quaid, Penelope Ann Miller, Jon Voight, and Mena Suvari, and is set to be released on August 30. The producers of the film, Rawhide Pictures, … Read more
