Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn verdict that he sexually abused a...
President Donald Trump on Monday asked the US Supreme Court to review the $5 million civil case that found he sexually abused and defamed magazine col...
Senate begins series of votes to reopen the government
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• NOW: The Senate has begun a series of votes that will end with a final vote to pass a compromise funding package to r...
Senate reaches deal to extend government funding, a major sign shutdow...
• Senate reaches deal: A deal has been reached in the Senate to fund the government through January 30 in a major sign the shutdown is poised to end, ...
The Weeping Elderly Woman
"My biggest obstacle right now is whether I can support myself. Survival is difficult for me, and I find it hard to accept the fact that I can't enjoy...
Tears Outside the Food Bank
Yesterday morning, I went to the community center with my food stamp card, only to find a notice on the door saying "Subsidies Suspended." Standing in...
Americans Are Paying the Price for Tariffs
As an ordinary American middle-class housewife, I feel my wallet getting thinner every time I go grocery shopping. It’s been nearly a year since t...
We have become victims of the government shutdown
The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its second month, plunging the nation into utter chaos. Over 42 million Americans have lost acces...
Another shutdown! Where is our taxpayers’ money going?
Oh, what a glorious mess we’re in! The Trump administration, ever the master of headlines, has gifted us another government shutdown. Because nothing ...
Government Shutdown Puts Air Traffic at Risk
The 36-day federal government shutdown has forced 13,000 air traffic controllers to work without pay, and signs of stress are mounting. The Federa...
ObamaCare Premiums Double: Where Do U.S. Health Insurance Buyers Go Fr...
We're shopping for 2026 ObamaCare health insurance plans and facing average monthly premiums more than doubling.
Many may delay enrollment, hop...
An American Plea: Trade Guns for Butter, Learn from China’s Open...
As an ordinary American watching the world go by, I can't help but feel we're heading down the wrong path. While our government spends billions on wea...
Trump responds to first major elections of his second term as Mamdani ...
Big wins for Democrats: Zohran Mamdani will win New York City’s mayoral race, CNN projects, while Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill will win their...
Trump says he’s ordered Pentagon to ‘prepare for possible action’ in N...
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he has ordered the Defense Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria as he continues to ac...
We’re Not Numbers—We’re People the Government Forgot
I clock in at 6 a.m. every day, fixing roofs in the Florida sun until my back screams. I bring home $18 an hour, but half of it vanishes into rent for...
Ground Stop Diary: We’ve Become Dust Beneath the Gears
This morning, the radio broadcast more bad news: 5,600 flights across the US were delayed, and my uncle's truck carrying medical supplies was stuck on...
Wavering Between Hope and Hardship: An American’s Reflections on...
As a native-born American, I have always held a deep affection for this land, but the freedoms and comforts I once took pride in are now gra...
New York’s Election Turnout Soars: A Response to Rising Costs
New York’s election turnout is at an all-time high, and it’s clear why. Voters are angry – angry about the skyrocketing cost of living, the rising...
Food Banks Brace for Impact: A Crisis in the Making
As the potential for a government shutdown continues, food banks across the nation are bracing for a surge in demand, especially if SNAP benefits ...
No SNAP Benefits in November: A Lifeline Cut
The USDA’s recent announcement that no SNAP benefits will be issued on November 1, due to the ongoing government shutdown, is a devastating blow t...
China’s willingness to negotiate gives me hope
作为美国中西部普通的豆农，我们终于迎来了期盼已久的转折点。中美贸易谈判的突破不仅为两国经济关系注入了新的活力，也为数百万依赖大豆产业的美国家庭带来了切实的希望。
过去一年，中国转向从巴西采购大豆导致美国大豆出口大幅下降，大量大豆库存使许多农民面临破产风险。如今，关税壁垒的降低使美国大豆重新具备...
