Tag: Politics

U.S Mint Stops Production of 1-Cent Pennies  

Recently, the United States has put a halt to the production of the 1-cent coin. As the value of the coin has become increasingly worthless over time and with the rise of digital transactions, the usefulness of pennies has dropped dramatically. When the coin was introduced in the past, it was able to purchase products […]

Some of Epstein’s Files Have Finally Been Released

Recently, the Jeffrey Epstein Estate has released a new batch of emails and other miscellaneous documents to the public. From the information provided by the documents, they have raised further questions regarding just how many connections the man had before his death in captivity. For those unaware, Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier who had […]

The Government Shutdown is Over

As of yesterday, November 12th, the government shutdown that started on October 1st and lasted 43 days has officially come to an end. Yesterday, current President Donald Trump signed a federal funding bill that would allow the government to reopen. The bill was only able to be signed by the president thanks to the Congress […]

Jack Schlossberg Starts his Run for a New York House Seat

This week, Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, made an announcement that he would be running for Congress in the upcoming election cycle. It seems running for political office is in the blood of the Kennedy family. Jack Schlossberg announced his bid to run for Congress after the current holder of […]

Supreme Court Considering Bid to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Precedent

This Friday, November 7, the United States Supreme Court is set to meet in private to consider the bid that could overturn the same-sex marriage precedent that has been set for a decade now. The Supreme Court is meeting this Friday to determine which appeals will be heard by the judges and which appeals will […]

Government Shutdown Now the Longest in US History

As of this week, this government shutdown has become the longest period our government has been shut down in our country’s history. With the government being shut down for so long, many fear that the long-term impacts of this impasse will last for years to come. As of today, over a million federal workers have […]

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has passed away

Today, November 4, 2025, former vice president Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. He passed away due to complications from Pneumonia, cardiac, and vascular disease. “His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed,” The family said in a […]

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