The United States Department of Transportation has unveiled a plan to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system, aiming for a complete overhaul within four years. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the initiative, which involves a multibillion-dollar investment to replace outdated technology currently used by air traffic controllers. The project
Elexiana Oliva, a criminal justice student at Muscatine Community College, participated in a simulation involving an armed confrontation. Although the exercise was not real, it provided valuable learning. Oliva, 18, aims to become a police detective and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree after completing her associate degree, likely at
Washington, D.C., May 7, 2025 – The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) hosted its 21st Annual Gala and Leadership Awards: Illuminating Futures at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The event brought together prominent leaders from the public and private sectors, including Javier Cárdenas, President and CEO of Rhino Equipment. Honoring Global
The administration of former President Donald Trump has introduced a policy offering a $1,000 financial incentive to migrants who choose to voluntarily leave the United States using a mobile application initially designed for asylum requests, now repurposed to facilitate voluntary departures. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has described the
Florida’s legislature has approved a bill intended to provide financial relief to condominium owners facing rising costs in aging buildings. The measure follows a previous law that imposed strict regulations on condominium associations, requiring structural integrity inspections for buildings older than 30 years and fully funded reserves for necessary repairs.
The U.S. Department of Education has announced it will stop disbursing approximately $1 billion in federal grants that were being used by school districts nationwide to hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers. These grants were part of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, passed in the wake
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could have significant implications for the country’s public education system. The central question is whether a religiously affiliated school can operate as a publicly funded charter school. In Oklahoma, as in most states, charter schools are defined as public institutions. They
Two members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a federal office tied to the current administration, were granted user accounts on classified networks that hold sensitive information regarding the United States’ nuclear arsenal, according to two sources with access to those networks. The individuals identified are Luke Farritor, a
The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in a case that examines the scope of federal laws requiring special support for students with disabilities in public schools. The case concerns Ava Tharpe, a teenager with severe disabilities caused by a rare form of epilepsy. She needs assistance
The recent Champion of Liberty Dinner and Celebration, organized by the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom, was a great success, bringing together prominent members of the community at the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Carlos Diaz-Rosillo, Founding Director of the center, extended his sincere thanks to all
The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that students with disabilities will face fewer legal obstacles when suing schools to enforce their educational rights. This decision lowers the legal threshold for pursuing claims under certain federal disability laws. Case centers on student with rare epilepsyThe decision stems from the case
The Atlantic hurricane season is already raising concerns among residents in vulnerable areas, particularly those still recovering from last year’s devastating storms. Flooding caused by storm surge and extreme rainfall continues to pose a growing risk to both coastal and inland communities. Rising Flood RisksThe frequency and severity of weather
Another Blow to Boeing’s Safety Reputation Boeing’s milestone of carrying its billionth passenger on the 787 Dreamliner last month was a moment of celebration for the aircraft manufacturer. However, that achievement has been overshadowed by the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad involving the same model, casting a shadow over