On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, significantly impacting the retirement benefits for millions of public employees, including teachers, firefighters, and police officers. This landmark legislation has garnered bipartisan support, with Congress
In 2025, Evanston residents will see the enforcement of several new state and local laws as the Illinois General Assembly introduced 294 state laws intended to enhance tenant protections, employment standards, and reproductive health rights among other areas. These legislative changes encompass
Ukraine is making significant strides in enhancing its defense capabilities through an innovative funding model, known as the 'Danish model.' By 2025, the country aims to raise over $1 billion to support this initiative, which is designed to bolster its defense production capabilities.
In response to the escalating Russian offensives, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a robust effort to enhance the country's air defense capabilities. Over the first three days of the new year, the Russian military launched over 300 strike drones and nearly 20 ballistic
During a recent visit to Qatar, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani stressed the urgent need for the United States to lift the sanctions imposed on Syria, emphasizing their detrimental impact on the nation's recovery. Al-Shaibani's regional tour is aimed at garnering support
In a significant move to combat the pervasive issue of human trafficking, a new bipartisan House bill has been introduced to establish a comprehensive national database detailing county-specific data on human trafficking cases across the United States. Representatives Kevin Kiley, Harriet Hageman,
