Month: August 2025
U.S. Citizenship Test to Get a MAGA Makeover, Made Tougher to Pass
The U.S. citizenship exam is set for a major revamp, with plans to roll out a tougher version, echoing reforms from President Donald Trump’s first administration. Joseph Edlow, the new head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has criticized the current test—where applicants must correctly answer only six out of ten civics questions from a set of 100 which are pre-provided—as overly simplistic, encouraging memorization over meaningful education of American values.
The proposed changes could reinstate a more demanding format, possibly requiring 12 correct answers out of 20 questions, as briefly trialed in 2020. This move has ignited controversy, with opponents warning that it may hinder immigrants, especially those with limited English skills, while proponents argue it fosters a deeper understanding of U.S. governance, history and its values.
Senate Passes $187 Billion ‘Minibus’ Funding Package
It includes funding for Veterans Affairs and Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, legislative branch operations, and other non-controversial spending.
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Declassified Report Sheds New Light on ‘Clinton Plan’ Emails
The declassification of the Durham annex is the latest in a series of four records releases by the Trump administration in July.
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About 154,000 Workers Accepted Trump Administration Buyouts
The voluntary retirement provided government workers with eight months of paid leave if they left their jobs.
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MAHA Warns Against Immunity Provision for Pesticide Manufacturers in House Appropriations Bill
https://bonginoreport.com/health-fitness/maha-warns-against-immunity-provision-for-pesticide-manufacturers-in-house-appropriations-bill
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