Bald Eagle Formally Recognized as US National Bird

The legislation, signed by President Joe Biden, highlights the bald eagle’s longstanding significance in American culture. President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law a bill that formally designates the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States, correcting what lawmakers called a long-overlooked omission. Known for its striking white head, yellow beak,

Trump threatens to take over Panama Canal

Trump threatens to take over Panama Canal – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to take over the Panama Canal unless it cuts the price it charges for ships to pass through the key shipping lane. Trump is also again floating the idea of buying Greenland, which he also suggested during

Biden Signs Law Stripping Convicted Lawmakers of Taxpayer-Funded Pensions

President Joe Biden has signed a bill cutting pensions for members of Congress convicted of public corruption felonies. President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill designed to prevent members of Congress convicted of felonies related to public corruption from collecting taxpayer-funded pensions. The White House announced on Dec. 24 that Biden had signed

Denmark Boosts Greenland’s Military Defense Capacity After Trump’s Remarks

Denmark is increasing Greenland’s defense spending amid growing Arctic tensions, following the president-elect’s renewed push to acquire it. The government of Denmark, which controls key aspects of the autonomous territory of Greenland, has announced a major boost to the Arctic island’s defense spending, just hours after President-elect Donald Trump repeated his desire to purchase Greenland,

Supreme Court to Decide on Jan. 10 If It Will Hear Unusual Redistricting Appeal

Non-minority voters in North Dakota are asking the justices to look at their equal protection challenge to a redistricting plan. The U.S. Supreme Court said it will decide on Jan. 10, 2025, whether to hear an unusual racial gerrymandering appeal from North Dakota. The court made the announcement about the case known as Walen v.