The U. S. has taken control of a Venezuelan oil tanker, and they plan to keep the oil. This move is part of a bigger plan to stop illegal oil and drug trafficking. The tanker, called "The Skipper, " was seized because it was used to transport oil illegally. The U. S. says this action is not about st
Portugal saw a massive strike recently. It was the biggest in over a decade. Almost a million workers joined in. They were unhappy with the government's new work rules. The government wants to change the rules. They say it will help the economy grow. But workers think it takes away their rights. Th
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is finally free after a long legal battle. A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the Trump administration did not have the right to keep him in detention. The judge, Paula Xinis, said that Abrego's removal was not legal or fair. She ordered his release from the Moshannon Valley
The U. S. has introduced a new visa option for wealthy individuals and companies. This visa, called the gold card, allows foreigners to gain legal residency in the U. S. by paying a large sum of money. The process is much faster than traditional visas, taking only weeks instead of years. To get a g
The Indiana Senate is in the midst of a heated debate over a redistricting bill. The atmosphere is tense, with senators and protesters alike expressing strong opinions. Sen. Chris Garten, a Republican from Charlestown, is a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump and believes the Senate should ba
Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk, is at the center of a legal storm. She was found guilty of state crimes and is currently serving a nine-year sentence. The charges include attempting to influence a public servant and conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation. Peters was convicted for a
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep all its regional bank presidents in their jobs. This might seem like a small thing, but it's actually pretty important. These presidents have a big say in setting interest rates, almost as much as the main governors do. Not long ago, there was talk about chan
The Senate recently made a big decision about healthcare. They decided not to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies. This means these subsidies will end by the close of the year. The vote was the result of a long effort by Democrats to keep the subsidies going. They wanted to prevent insurance co
The Trump administration is taking a strong stance on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. On Thursday, Trump signed an executive order that aims to challenge state laws governing the AI industry. This order sets up an "AI Litigation Task Force" within the Justice Department to sue states over t
The Blackhawks were eager to turn things around after a rough couple of games. They knew they had to put in the work to get back on track. And that's exactly what they did, beating the Rangers 3-0. The team's hard work paid off. They had a tough practice on Tuesday and a focused skate on Wednesday.
