The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) faces a partial shutdown starting February 14, 2026, after Congress failed to pass funding for the department. This comes amid ongoing disputes over immigration enforcement reforms, particularly related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Unlike broader government shutdowns, this one affects only DHS and...
Forty-five years after one of the greatest upsets in sports history, the 1980 U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey team will return to the national spotlight. On Friday, December 12, 2025, President Donald Trump will host surviving members of the legendary “Miracle on Ice” squad in the Oval Office to sign legislation awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal — the highest civilian honor Congress can bestow....
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently completed a landmark four-day visit to China, marking the first trip by a UK prime minister to the country in eight years. The visit aimed to reset and strengthen ties between London and Beijing after years of strained relations, driven in part by global economic pressures and uncertainties surrounding U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. During the trip,...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) faces a partial shutdown starting February 14, 2026, after Congress failed to pass funding for the department. This comes amid ongoing disputes over immigration enforcement reforms, particularly related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Unlike broader government shutdowns, this one affects only DHS and its agencies, impacting roughly 260,000 employees. About 90% of them are expected to keep working...