The federal government shutdown has now stretched to 34 days, and its effects are rippling through nearly every corner of American life. Two of the programs suffering the most are the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) subsidies—lifelines that millions depend on for food and healthcare. This blog breaks down the … Read more
President Trump’s renewed push to “terminate” Obamacare has revived long-running concerns about healthcare access and the stability of insurance coverage in the United States. His proposal, which echoes earlier attempts to roll back the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has sparked fresh debate about what such a move could mean for the millions of Americans who … Read more
The Trump administration is preparing to slap a massive 107% tariff on pasta imported from 13 major Italian brands — names most American shoppers know well, like Barilla, Rummo, La Molisana, and Garofalo. The move follows a U.S. Department of Commerce investigation launched in August 2024 after American pasta makers accused Italian companies of selling … Read more
In 2025, the celebration of Veterans Day took on a renewed sense of honor and respect when former President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to greet a group of veterans and their families aboard an Honor Flight arriving in Washington, D.C. The event marked a historic milestone in national recognition of those who served … Read more
In November 2025, Congress approved more than $200 million in new personal security funding as part of the emergency spending bills passed to reopen the federal government after a prolonged shutdown. The move — a $203.5 million boost — represents one of the largest single-year increases for protecting Members of Congress, their staff, and key … Read more
Marion County, Kansas, has agreed to pay more than $3 million and issue public apologies after the highly controversial 2023 police raid on the Marion County Record newspaper and several private homes. What began as a small-town dispute has since grown into a national story about press freedom, police overreach, and government accountability. How the … Read more
Poland is raising the alarm after a blast struck a key railway line used to send aid and military supplies into Ukraine, calling the incident an unprecedented and deliberate act of sabotage. The explosion happened over the weekend on a stretch of track between Warsaw and southeastern Poland, near the village of Mika — a … Read more
Islam Makhachev made history at UFC 322, becoming a two-division UFC champion after moving up to welterweight and putting on a dominant five-round performance against Jack Della Maddalena at Madison Square Garden. From the opening moments, it was clear Makhachev’s wrestling and top control were on a completely different level. He shut down Della Maddalena’s … Read more