Politics

Donald Trump used tariffs—taxes on foreign goods—during his first time as president, but their impact on the economy wasn’t as huge as expected. While some industries felt the effects, the overall economy didn’t change much, and the factory jobs he promised didn’t materialize as hoped. Now, as he prepares for his next term, Trump is […]

California’s Republican Party is becoming more diverse, and it’s showing in the results of recent elections. For the first time in decades, Latino and Asian American candidates have flipped three seats that were previously held by Democrats. One of the most notable victories was when Republican Steven Choi, a Korean-American, unseated a Democrat senator, something

Bob Menendez, the Democratic Senator from New Jersey, is asking a judge to throw out his guilty verdicts and give him a new bribery trial. His legal team says that a mistake made by the prosecution—putting improper evidence on a computer used by jurors—means he deserves a fresh trial. Menendez, 70, was convicted in July

A Missouri judge has ruled that a law requiring voters to show a photo ID before casting their regular ballots is constitutional. The decision came from Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem, who said the law stands, thanks to a 2016 change in the state’s constitution allowing lawmakers to set up photo ID rules for

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a Republican from Iowa, has won her reelection after a recount confirmed her slim lead. This victory helps the Republicans hold onto their control in the U.S. House and keeps all four of Iowa’s congressional seats in GOP hands. Miller-Meeks, who represents the eastern part of Iowa, celebrated the win by thanking

A federal court just made a big decision about a hot topic at the U.S.-Mexico border. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Border Patrol agents can’t cut the razor wire Texas has been setting up to stop migrants from crossing. This wire is in Eagle Pass, a border town where Texas has

When Donald Trump became president, Caroline Pryor, a longtime resident of a peaceful island in Maine, couldn’t help but think about her neighbor Leonard Leo. Leo isn’t just any neighbor. He’s a major force behind shaping conservative politics and the U.S. courts, including helping Trump appoint three conservative Supreme Court justices. This made him a

The Biden administration is asking Ukraine to act fast and grow its military by drafting more troops. They’re suggesting a big change—lowering the minimum age for conscription from 25 to 18. A senior U.S. official shared that Ukraine needs more soldiers to keep up in its fight against Russia, a war that’s now going on

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated John Phelan, a big donor to his campaign, as the next Secretary of the Navy. But here’s the catch: Phelan has never served in the military or held a top civilian job in the Navy. This has sparked a mix of opinions. While some believe the Navy could benefit from

Democrat Derek Tran won a Southern California House seat on Wednesday, defeating Republican Rep. Michelle Steel. This district was created to give Asian Americans a stronger voice in Congress, and Tran’s victory is seen as a big step in that direction. Steel, who won the seat in 2020, said she’s ready to move on to