The U. S. President has been pressuring Republican senators to scrap the filibuster rule. This rule requires 60 out of 100 senators to agree on most laws. The President thinks this change would help end the ongoing government shutdown, which is now the longest in history. At a recent meeting, the P
The government shutdown is causing real problems, especially with SNAP food assistance. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is pointing fingers at President Trump and Republicans, saying they're using hungry Americans as pawns. He's not happy about partial benefits being handed out, especially with
The U. S. government shutdown is dragging on, with no end in sight. It's been 33 days, and the two main parties are stuck in a deadlock. Republicans are pushing to reopen the government, but Democrats are holding firm, demanding talks on health care subsidies first. President Donald Trump is putting
The United States has been quietly preparing for a potential strike on Iran's nuclear sites for over a decade. The recent attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities were not spontaneous but the result of extensive planning and development. The US military's top general revealed that the massive 30, 000-p
The summer blockbuster was born out of chaos and uncertainty. A young director, Steven Spielberg, faced a monumental task. He had to turn a bestselling novel about a killer shark into a cinematic sensation. The project was plagued with issues from the start. The mechanical sharks kept breaking down,
Fans of the DC Universe have been buzzing about a familiar voice in the upcoming Superman movie. Alan Tudyk, known for his work in both Star Wars and the DC Universe, has been confirmed to voice Robot 4 in the highly anticipated film. This news comes after a sneak peek was released, showing Robot 4
The filibuster, a longstanding Senate rule, is under the microscope. This rule, which needs 60 votes to get past, has been a key part of the Senate's identity. It has often been used to block legislation. It has been a big topic in recent Senate debates. The filibuster has been a key part of the Se
Long speeches in politics can be a powerful tool. Recently, a U. S. senator from New Jersey made headlines by speaking for over 25 hours. This marathon speech was a modern echo of a classic movie scene. In the 1939 film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, " Jimmy Stewart's character, Jefferson Smith, als
In the heart of the nation's capital, a senator took a stand that would test his limits. This was no ordinary speech. It was a marathon of words, a test of endurance, and a display of conviction. The senator, Cory Booker, stood on the Senate floor for 25 hours and 5 minutes. He did not sit, he d
In the heart of the night, a senator took a stand. Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, chose to speak his mind on the Senate floor. He began at 7 p. m. EDT on Monday, vowing to keep going until he could no longer stand. By Tuesday morning, he was still at it, with papers in hand and glasses per
