37K VA employees do not receive pay as government shutdown affects GI Bill
Government Shutdown Affects VA Employees and Services In Washington, about 10% of employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs are not receiving their paychecks this week due to the ongoing government shutdown, which has lasted nearly a month. This funding lapse has resulted in the furlough of roughly 37,000 employees or has required them to […]
California wildfires death toll climbs to at least 16, over 37K acres burned
The death toll from California wildfires has risen to 16, according to the Los Angeles Coroner's Office. Workers are battling to stop the fire from spreading before another strong wind blows and could push the flames into the city's most famous landmark. The coroner's office said five people died in the Palisades fire and 11 […]
Nearly 25K Chinese at U.S. Borders in 6 Months, 37K% Increase in 3 Years
Under President Joe Biden, the number of Chinese nationals crossing the border has increased by more than 37,000 percent in just three years, new data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reveals. In the past six months, corresponding to the first half of fiscal year 2024, 25,000 A Chinese national crosses the U.S. border […]