Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire and Hostage Release
On January 15, 2025, Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement after more than 15 months of fighting. This marks a significant step toward peace in the region. The agreement…
Donald Trump Convicted: First U.S. President to Take Office as a Felon
On January 10, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump made history by becoming the first U.S. president to be a convicted felon while preparing to assume office. Trump was found guilty of…
What’s Happening with the U.S. Government? Debt Ceiling Debates and Shutdown Risks
The U.S. government is facing two major issues this week: the risk of a government shutdown and the debate over the debt ceiling. These problems could affect millions of people…
President Biden Commutes 1,500 Sentences in Historic Act of Clemency
On December 12, 2024, President Joe Biden made history by commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 others. The White House described this as the largest single-day…
President Biden Grants Full and Unconditional Pardon to His Son, Hunter Biden
In an unprecedented and highly controversial decision, President Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, on December 1, 2024. The pardon shields Hunter from…
Judge Postpones Sentencing in Trump’s Hush Money Case Indefinitely
President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his Manhattan criminal case involving hush money payments has been postponed indefinitely by Judge Juan Merchan. The decision comes shortly after Trump’s victory in the…
Gaetz’s Attorney General Nomination Sparks Debate
President-elect Donald Trump’s recent decision to nominate Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general has sparked intense debate and reaction in Washington, D.C., with critics describing it as one of Trump’s…