Archive for 2026
China’s Religious Repression and U.S. Response
Pastor Ezra Jin, after being released from a Chinese prison, emphasized the importance of religious freedom in China during a gathering on Capitol Hill. His release followed President Donald Trump’s discussion of Jin’s case with
United Nations General Assembly Highlights Global Issues Amid Leadership Transition
Opening of the General Assembly U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the U.N. General Assembly in New York, marking his last high-level week as his term concludes this year. This session begins with opening remarks from
Impact of Trump’s Election Claims on GOP Candidates
Georgia Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Collins is seen on June 16 in Jackson, Ga. Colin Hubbard/AP hide caption toggle caption Colin Hubbard/AP. President Trump remains focused on the 2020 election, creating ripple effects in
New DOJ Program for Gun Rights Restoration
The National Rifle Association conference displayed revolvers on a countertop in Houston on April 18. Historically, individuals convicted of felonies lose several rights, one being the right to own firearms. Regaining these rights typically requires
Extradition of Suspects in Haitian President’s Assassination to the U.S.
Eighteen individuals involved in the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are being extradited to the United States. This marks a significant step in the judicial process for a nation in turmoil. Florida
Data Centers Stir Debate Across American Communities
With remarkable speed, the topic of data centers has ignited widespread discussion in U.S. communities, causing divisions across political lines and creating unexpected alliances. Across the nation, citizens are challenging local officials, driven by distrust
Political Turbulence in Germany: CDU Faces Election Defeat
Supporters of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) gathered at the party’s headquarters in Berlin as election results rolled in from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and the city of Berlin. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appeared on a screen,
Understanding Social Security Payments and Upcoming Changes
More than 70 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits. These encompass retirement, spousal, survivor, and disability payments. Payment schedules depend on beneficiaries’ birth dates, with the Social Security Administration (SSA) distributing payments throughout the
Challenges and Triumphs in Navigating Rare Cancer Treatment
September 21, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / KFF Health News Eighteen months after his initial diagnosis, 21-year-old Mason Henderson faced an uphill battle against a rare brain tumor that chemotherapy couldn’t slow down. The
Senate Backs College Sports Regulation Bill Amid Challenges in House
Bipartisan legislation aimed at regulating the growing business behind college sports is set to pass the Senate this week but faces significant hurdles in the House when lawmakers reconvene in the fall. The Protect College