GOP majority in Long Island town blocks effort to end ICE contract
The town of Islip has expanded its collaboration with immigration and customs enforcement (ICE), deciding to halt motions only from its Democrat board members while terminating its contract with the federal agency. Jorge Guadron, the sole Democrat on the five-member board, suggested a motion to restrict ICE agents from using the taxpayer-funded gun range for […]
Man Shot and Killed Just a Few Blocks from Protests Against Trump’s Crime Policies
Protesters Gather Following Fatal Shooting in D.C. An unidentified man was shot and killed on Monday, prompting protests in Washington, D.C., against President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in the city to address rising crime rates. During a press conference, Trump announced the deployment after a string of notable violent incidents this […]
India Blocks Assets Tied to Man Imprisoned in the US for $20M Crypto Fraud
Simply put Chirag Tomar, imprisoned in the U.S. for a $20 million cryptocurrency scam involving a counterfeit Coinbase website, has had $4.8 million (42.8 crores) in assets seized by the Indian Bureau of Enforcement. Authorities allege that Tomar executed a complex phishing scheme, routing revenues to Indian bank accounts through P2P platforms. The Enforcement Directorate […]
Grassley blocks three Treasury nominees from Trump
Grassley Challenges Trump’s Treasury Nominations Over Energy Tax Credits Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is taking a stand against three candidates nominated by President Trump for the Treasury Department. This development comes amid concerns that forthcoming regulations will negatively impact tax credits for wind and solar energy projects. Grassley has been vocal lately about his disagreements […]
Judge blocks Trump administration from using travel ban to prevent refugees from entering the US
Federal Judge Rules Against Travel Ban Impacting Refugees A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot enforce a ban preventing travelers from certain countries, which has affected 80 refugees looking to enter the United States. Seattle US District Judge Jamal Whitehead stated that President Trump’s June directive, which explicitly restricts entry from 12 […]
Judge Blocks ICE Arrests in Los Angeles Over Claims of Racial Profiling
Federal Judge Challenges Immigration Enforcement in California A federal judge based in Los Angeles is attempting to halt the enforcement actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under claims of illegal profiling against California residents. This ruling comes from Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, who […]
Trump’s Agriculture Department Blocks Biden’s Racial Preferences
USDA Ends Discriminatory Programs for Minority Farmers The USDA announced on Thursday that it will stop its programs aimed at increasing profits for minority groups. A new USDA rule eliminates race and gender-based criteria from its farm programs, following litigation that prompted concerns about ongoing discriminatory practices. The agency disclosed a list of over twelve […]
New Hampshire judge blocks Trump’s order on birthright citizenship.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order A federal judge in New Hampshire has intervened against President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at eliminating birthright citizenship. On Thursday, the judge granted national class certification status to all infants affected by this order. U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante mentioned that a written ruling would clarify his […]
Judge Blocks Trump from Cancelling ‘Temporary’ Protection for Haitian Migrants
Temporary Protection Status for Haitian Immigrants Maintained A district court judge, appointed by former President George W. Bush, has ruled against President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for numerous Haitian immigrants residing in the United States. Recently, Kristi Noem, the DHS Executive Director, declared that the Trump […]
Ethereum developer proposes reducing halving slot times to 6 seconds and doubling blocks.
Ethereum developers have proposed a reduction in network blocking times, aiming to cut it from 12 seconds to 6 seconds ahead of the 2026 Glamsterdam update. This is encapsulated in Ethereum Improvement Proposal 7782, which was discussed during a meeting on June 21st. Core developer Barnabé Monnot put forth the idea of adjusting the timing […]