What’s happening in the world? How do decisions our leaders make affect you? Read these articles to discover what’s in the news!
Can you imagine a storm the size of Texas? Hurricane Irma was that big! From September 6th through 9th, Hurricane Irma hit several islands in the Caribbean Sea. Many people on these islands were trapped. … Read more
Many roads have turned into rivers. Some neighborhoods look like lakes. Homes and businesses have been destroyed. Hurricane Harvey has put many people in Texas and Louisiana in danger. Hurricane Harvey brought record amounts of … Read more
On September 24th, Germany will have an election to decide who will be the Chancellor (the leader of the government) of Germany. Angela Merkel has been Chancellor since 2005. Many believe she will win again. … Read more
Do you enjoy recess? So do our country’s leaders. Congress [the law-making branch of the US government] takes a summer recess. It lasts five weeks. Congress does not play during recess. Congress people leave Washington … Read more
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