Susan Wright

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump worked to gather support for a continuing resolution (CR) aimed at preventing a partial shutdown of the federal government. With just over a week until funding runs out, Trump reassured conservative lawmakers that this CR would align with their priorities. In a post on Truth Social, Trump emphasized the urgency, … Read more

Jeffrey Seller, the producer of the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton," has announced the cancellation of upcoming shows at The Kennedy Center. This decision follows President Donald Trump’s recent move to terminate most members of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees, including its chairman, David Rubenstein, and assume the role himself. In a detailed statement shared … Read more

America is a real place, and the American Dream is something people can achieve. This was a key message from a recent speech that highlighted the importance of these ideas. The speaker, who comes from a working-class background, shared personal experiences to stress that the American Dream is worth protecting for future generations. The speech … Read more

During weekend walks, I often look for a house that displays a Ukrainian flag. It used to help me find my way in the neighborhood. Over time, that flag disappeared, replaced by sports team banners, including the Philadelphia Eagles. While these changes reflect local interests, the Ukrainian flag occasionally returns, signaling a mix of support … Read more

Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. It was the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The storm caused nearly $80 billion in damages and resulted in 219 fatalities. In Tennessee, the impact was severe, especially in the eastern counties, where flooding … Read more

The Supreme Court recently made a major decision impacting the Trump administration by ruling that the federal government must pay $2 billion to contractors working for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This ruling came on a Wednesday, with a close 5-4 vote among the justices. The case arose after a group of American … Read more

President Donald Trump announced a bold plan to reclaim control of the Panama Canal during a recent address to Congress. He emphasized that the United States would once again oversee this vital shipping route. His comments came after financial giant BlackRock revealed it had struck a deal to acquire two major ports in the canal … Read more

During a recent address to Congress, President Donald Trump stirred up attention by mentioning Elon Musk as the head of a new initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. This announcement has prompted a court filing from a nonprofit group seeking clarity on the project and its implications. The White House quickly responded … Read more

President Trump faced a tumultuous reception from Democratic lawmakers during his address to Congress last night. As he spoke about his electoral victory from the previous November, Democrats interrupted with jeers and heckles. Representative Al Green of Texas stood out among the dissenters, attempting to shout over the president despite warnings from Speaker Mike Johnson, … Read more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently expressed regret after a tense meeting with President Trump and Vice President Vance. The encounter, which took place in the Oval Office, did not go as planned and led to diplomatic tensions between the two nations. In a statement released on Tuesday, Zelensky acknowledged the difficulties of the meeting, saying, … Read more