Closure of a Chapter? Police Will Stop Investigating Non-Crime Hate Incidents
The investigation involving comedy writer Graham Linehan has now been abandoned, as the London police decided to cease pursuing so-called “non-criminal hate incidents” (NCHI). London’s Metropolitan Police have indicated that they will no longer allocate resources to investigate NCHI, a decision welcomed by the Free Speech Coalition, which regards it as a significant win that […]
Father of deceased Hamas captive Omer Neutra expresses family’s desire for closure following cease-fire agreement
With a long-awaited cease-fire agreement now in effect between Hamas and Israel, the family of Omer Neutra, a murdered hostage, is hopeful that this will provide some closure for them and others in similar situations. “We’ve truly been anticipating this moment for quite some time. Yet, at the same time, we hope this allows us […]
Democrat Calls Shutdown ‘A Serious Issue’ Moments After Voting to Maintain Government Closure
Senate Democrats Stand Firm During Government Shutdown In the second week of the government shutdown, Senate Democrats continue to adhere closely to party lines, insisting on the extension of Obamacare subsidies despite some lawmakers recognizing the shutdown’s detrimental effects on their constituents. Senator John Hickenlooper of Colorado shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation that […]
Schumer Continues Government Closure Despite Rising Shutdown Expenses
Government Shutdown Update On Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and a majority of Senate Democrats voted to continue government closures, despite the extended ramifications of ongoing funding lapses. This marks the sixth time Democrats have turned down a bipartisan funding proposal aimed at resuming government operations. A trio of senators—John Fetterman from Pennsylvania, Katherine […]
Senate Democrats Maintain Government Closure for Sixth Day During Shutdown
Senate Democrats Decide on Government Shutdown Senate Democrats have opted to keep the government shut down for another six days, continuing a pattern seen in previous weeks. On Monday evening, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and most of his caucus turned down a bipartisan spending bill aimed at reopening the government for the fifth time. […]
SHUTDOWN Act would require lawmakers to pay a daily tax during a government closure
Senate Republicans are pushing for lawmakers to feel the financial impact during the ongoing government shutdown, which has now reached its third day. Unlike many federal employees, Congress members typically receive their pay even when the government is closed. However, Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio has a different idea: he proposes taxing lawmakers who collect […]
Government closure expected to continue until Friday
The federal government shutdown is likely to continue until at least Friday. The Senate has not passed the Republican fundraising bill, failing to do so twice within a 24-hour period. They also left Washington, D.C. after rejecting the Democratic fundraising proposal on Wednesday. Thursday marks Yom Kipur, a Jewish holiday, so Congress won’t be meeting. […]
Closure ends cyber threat sharing initiative
There’s been a significant change regarding cybersecurity laws recently. The legislation that allowed private companies to share cyber threat information with the government just expired after Congress couldn’t agree on reauthorization amidst ongoing discussions about a government shutdown. These laws, known as the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act (CISA), were crucial for enhancing the country’s […]
Government closure occurs as Congress cannot agree on funding.
The federal government officially shut down just after midnight Wednesday, as Congressional leaders failed to finalize agreements on the StopGap Expense Bill, leaving lawmakers scrambling for solutions to the stalemate. The shutdown seemed inevitable after lawmakers voted on two stop-gap funding proposals the previous evening—a “clean” bill from Republicans and another “clean” bill, also from […]
IRS closure plan: Workers remain on duty for the initial five workdays
IRS to Maintain Operations Amid Possible Government Shutdown In the event of a government shutdown, all IRS personnel will be required to work during the first five business days. A contingency plan released earlier has expired. The funding from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act will cover employee salaries. The IRS currently employs over 74,000 individuals, […]