What Hot Topics/Cooled Off Hot Topics Have We Faced

Recently I’ve been keeping up with all the latest news and the many issues which have faced our country in the last 10 years. I've listed some of the most important and interesting topics with a little description below. These are some of the most impacting and eventful Hot Topics/Cooled Off Hot Topics which we should educate ourselves on:

• Barack Obama is a Democratic member of the United States Senate from Illinois and candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 2008 presidential election. Obama believes in the ability to unite people around a politics of purpose - a politics that puts solving the challenges of everyday Americans ahead of partisan calculation and political gain. Does this sound like someone you would want leading our country? Learn more about Barack Obama by reading NewsMax Hot Topics. It's up to you to educate yourself about the leaders of tomorrow.

• Senator Hillary Clinton is the First Lady of the United States elected to public office and the first woman elected independently statewide in New York State. Hillary Clinton is currently a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 2008 presidential election. Could and should a women take the roll as Commander-in-Chief? Has Hillary been riding on the back of her Husband? Lean more about Hillary Clinton by reading NewsMax Hot Topics.

• War on Terrorism is a term used by the Bush administration to refer to the various military, political, and legal actions taken to curb the spread of terrorism. It was launched in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., for which al-Qaeda claimed responsibility. The War on Terrorism was launched by President George W. Bush, with support from NATO and other allies. Since Bush has taken this action there has not been one major terrorist attack on the U.S. The "War on Terror" has taken many forms, such as diplomacy, going after "terrorist financing," domestic provisions aiming to prevent future attacks, and joint training and peacekeeping operations with a wide variety of nations. There are many terrorist, with no value for life, who are planning against the U.S. Needless to say, the War on Terrorism is still going on today. Learn more about the global issue of War on Terrorism by reading NewsMax Hot Topics.

• Heath issues are a very important part of everyone’s lives. I am continually looking for ways to better my health. NewsMax offers insight on today’s growing health care and research. It keeps me up to date so I can be my best. NewsMax also offers Dr. Russell Blaylock’s expertise on current health care issues through The Blaylock Wellness Report. Learn more about health issues by reading NewsMax Hot Topics.

• Hurricane Katrina was the costliest and one of the deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States. Katrina formed on August 23, 2005 and caused devastation along much of the north-central Gulf Coast of the U.S. At least 1,836 people lost their lives and the total cost was estimated at $125 billion. Most notable were the catastrophic effects on the city of New Orleans, LA, and in coastal Mississippi. The slow government response raised many questions about the country’s disaster readiness, including why agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) appeared unprepared to deal with a forecasted natural disaster. The estimated time for full recover and restoration is 20-30 years. The criticisms resulted in an investigation by the U.S. Congress and FEMA’s director, Michael Brown. Could we have been more prepared and saved more life? Learn about Hurricane Katrina by reading NewsMax Hot Topics.

• Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger on 16 April 1927 in Germany, is the 265th and currently reigning Pope. After the passing of Pope John Paul II he was elected Bishop of Rome and the Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church on April19, 2005. On Sunday, April 24, 2005 he celebrated the Papal Inauguration Mass and took possession of his cathedral on May 7, 2005. Benedict XVI is viewed as a defender of traditional Catholic doctrine and values. Pope Benedict XVI is also one of the best-known Catholic theologians since the 1950s and a prolific author. How is he influencing the Catholic Church? Learn about Pope Benedict by reading NewsMax Hot Topics.

• Port security refers to all homeland security and counterterrorism activities that fall within the port and maritime domain. It includes the protection of the seaports themselves, the protection and inspection of the cargo moving through the ports, and security in the maritime domain. This is so essential in america today do to the terrorism. Some organizations that take part in this important task are the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, FBI, International Maritime Organization, local law enforcement agencies, etc. Learn about port security by reading NewsMax Hot Topics. This is a very important part of homeland security.

• Katie Couric is anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, a 60 Minutes correspondent and the anchor of CBS News primetime specials. She completed a 15-year run as co-anchor of NBC News' Today on May 31, 2006. She has covered most of the major news events in the past 15 years and has interviewed some of the world’s elite. Along with receiving awards, Couric has also helped establish several organizations. Her accumulated experience, hard work, and expertize has got her where she is today. Learn about Katie Couric by reading NewsMax Hot Topics.

• The Bush administration includes President George W. Bush, Vice President Richard Cheney, Bush's Cabinet, and other select officials and advisors. President Bush and the Bush administration took office on January 20, 2001, and continues through to the present day. George Bush and the Bush administration’s term is scheduled to end at noon on January 20th, 2009, when the administration of the 44th President, to be elected in November 2008, is to take office. Learn about the Bush administration and President George W. Bush by reading NewsMax Hot Topics.

• George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States. He was sworn into office on January 20, 2001, re-elected on November 2, 2004, and sworn in for a second term on January 20, 2005. Prior to his Presidency, President Bush served for 6 years as the 46th Governor of the State of Texas. Since becoming President, George Bush has worked with the Congress to create an ownership society and build a future of security, prosperity, and opportunity for all Americans. He has also taken unprecedented steps to protect our homeland and create a world free from terror. One thing that I do know, after 911, since Bush has persued the War on Terror we have not faced a major terrorist attack. Learn about President Bush by reading NewsMax Hot Topics.

• The 2006 elections led to many changed in America. During the elections Democrats took control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate for the first time in a dozen years. The Democratic Party also captured a majority of governorships and state legislatures. How has this affected our Government? Learn about the 2006 elections by reading NewsMax Hot Topics.