On Friday, US President Donald Trump signed a new law that will bring big changes to the US. The law includes tax cuts for people and businesses. But it also cuts spending on health care and other programs that help Americans. The law will add trillions of dollars to the money that the US government owes.
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Since taking over the US Department of Health and Human Services earlier this year, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken a number of steps that have greatly changed the US government's approach to vaccines. Many people worry that his actions could make the US less safe from diseases that can be prevented by vaccines.
Last Saturday, the US Army marked its 250th birthday with a huge parade in Washington, DC. The parade was organized for President Donald Trump, who was celebrating his 79th birthday. Saturday was also a day of protest, as millions of Americans rallied to show that they don't want Mr. Trump to act like a king.
The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has left his temporary job in President Donald Trump's government. Though Mr. Musk was once a huge supporter of Mr. Trump, the two men are now fighting on social media.
On Sunday, Mexico held a historic election in which voters chose all of the country's judges for the first time ever. This is a huge change for Mexico. The results won't be announced for a while, but the election will change Mexico's court system for years to come.
Last Thursday, the United Kingdom signed an agreement which will return control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. In exchange, the UK will be able to continue using the largest island as a military base for the next 99 years.
Actions by US President Donald Trump are raising serious questions about how he is using his position as president to make himself and his family richer. Some of Mr. Trump's actions would have been enough to force earlier presidents from office.
On Saturday, Australians re-elected Anthony Albanese as their prime minister. Mr. Albanese's Labor Party won the election easily, beating the Liberal/National Coalition. This is the first time in over 20 years that an Australian prime minister has been elected for a second time.
Canadians swept Canada’s Liberal Party back into power in Monday's election. Mark Carney, who until recently had never held a political office, will remain the country's prime minister. Mr. Carney will face many challenges, including dealing with US President Donald Trump.
Harvard University is refusing to meet demands made by President Donald Trump's government, even though the government has threatened to cut off billions of dollars from the school. Harvard's president says the university won't give up its independence or rights.
Recently, leaders have been chosen in several countries around the world. Today, NFK looks at election results from Germany, Ecuador, and Gabon.