Frank Mooney
LAFAYETTE, LA.— A state judge in Louisiana will hear arguments Thursday morning about a bill that would make two commonly used drugs used to cause abortions “controlled dangerous substances.” This is the first time that such a law has been used in this state. Misoprostol and mifepristone are being sued by people who say that … Read more
Asylum seeker Barbara, 35, from Cuba talks to other pregnant immigrants at her prenatal appointments in Louisville, Kentucky. One thing that comes up a lot is whether or not their babies will be born U.S. citizens. As a safety measure, Barbara asked to only be known by her first name. In 2022, she crossed the … Read more
LOS ANGELES – To get more people to visit, a well-known business area in Southern California is copying ideas from Bourbon Street and the Las Vegas Strip. The Santa Monica City Council passed an ordinance that lets people drink alcohol along the Third Street Promenade as long as they got it from a business in … Read more
Many people are upset about an Ohio man who is said to have borrowed and then burned 100 books about LGBTQ+ education, Jewish history, and African American history. Early in April, the man stole the books from the Beachwood branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL). He then posted a video of himself burning … Read more
Two people familiar with the plans say that the Trump administration is planning to send hundreds more government workers to arrest more undocumented immigrants starting as early as this week. These workers will include Border Patrol agents who will be sent all over the country. The move, which will likely include help from state National … Read more
People born between 1960 and 1970 have officially reached the age window to begin claiming Social Security retirement benefits. While early retirement becomes an option at age 62, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has set the full retirement age (FRA) for this group at 67. Choosing to begin benefits before FRA results in a permanent … Read more
As conversations grow around healthcare options for retirees in the United States, it’s important to understand the roles of both federal and private systems—particularly Social Security, Medicare, and UnitedHealth’s Medicare Advantage plans. While they operate under different frameworks, many older Americans successfully benefit from a combination of these programs. What Is UnitedHealth and How Is … Read more
Millions of Americans who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are set to receive their May 2025 payments starting this Wednesday, May 14. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will distribute payments across three dates — May 14, 21, and 28 — depending on recipients’ birthdates. Payment Schedule for May 2025 The monthly SSDI payment schedule … Read more
TABOR, or the Taxpayer Rights Amendment, was made law in 1992. It limits how much money the government can get and requires surpluses to be given back to people. It also says that tax rises must be approved by the people. When figuring out the limit, inflation and yearly population growth are taken into account. … Read more
NEW EL PASO, Texas — As part of its plan to cut down on traffic violations and reply to calls for help in the area, the Horizon City Police Department recently arrested seven people. The police made the arrests as part of a plan to be more visible on the roads, answer any calls for … Read more