Trump directs the Defense Department to deploy an extra 2,000 National Guard troops to address the anti-ICE protests in LA.
The Trump administration has decided to send an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, where protests against ICE have escalated into violence, now entering their fourth day. On Monday, President Trump instructed the Pentagon to deploy more personnel, following the initial round sent just two days earlier to manage a crowd of demonstrators […]
California sues Justice Department after request from trans athlete
California has initiated a lawsuit against the Department of Justice after the department requested that public high schools in the state prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. The lawsuit claims that the Justice Department lacks the authority to make such a demand and did not provide any legal backing for local educational institutions […]
Justice Department Pursues $7.7 Million Seizure of Cryptocurrency from North Korean Hackers Pretending to Be IT Employees
Simply put The Department of Justice has confiscated $7.74 million in cryptocurrency that was laundered by North Korean IT workers who used fake identities to secure jobs with U.S. companies. These workers were compensated in stablecoins, which they then converted through various methods before funneling the money back to the North Korean regime. Security experts […]
Supreme Court urged to allow Trump’s changes to the Department of Education
The Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that hinders the restructuring of the Department of Education. The court’s decision has been described as placing a district court in a position similar to that of a cabinet member, limiting the ability to terminate operations, even with acknowledgment of […]
West Point graduate starts a tip line for Department of Defense staff to report excessive DEI actions
Retired military captains and West Point alumni have created tip lines for Department of Defense employees to report what they see as excessive overreach of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This push reportedly addresses concerns about policies they believe are compromising military standards. “The military has, for a while now, been dealing with negligence […]
Justice Department Blocks Funding for Wisconsin Elections Commission
The Wisconsin Election Commission has been informed it will not receive federal funding due to violations of the U.S. Voting Act (HAVA), according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Office. Attorney General Halham Dillon noted that the commission failed to meet the requirements set out under HAVA. A letter […]
Court prevents Trump administration from dismantling the Education Department
Federal Court Denies Trump Administration’s Appeal on Education Department Cuts A federal appeals court has rejected a request from the Trump administration to pause a district court ruling that prevents plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). This decision comes after the Department and the administration sought to initiate cuts that would significantly […]
Loudoun schools sent to Justice Department following Title IX inquiry
Virginia School District Investigation into Title IX Violations Two years ago, Virginia’s school district found itself at the center of a heated discussion regarding transgender bathroom policies. Recently, this came back into the spotlight following a new investigation by the state’s attorney general. Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares has initiated an investigation into Loudoun County […]
Case against White House advisor Peter Navarro dismissed by Trump administration’s Justice Department
Lawsuit Against Peter Navarro Dismissed A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Peter Navarro, who served as a trade adviser during the Trump administration. The suit claimed he used private emails for government-related matters and made errors in handling presidential records. Navarro, currently a senior trade and manufacturing counselor, is under investigation by the […]
Education Department states Columbia does not meet accreditation requirements
The Education Department announced on Wednesday that Columbia University is in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws. The federal agency has informed the Board of Higher Education, the organization responsible for accrediting universities and determining their eligibility for federal student loans, about this issue. “On October 7, 2023, following the terrorist attacks in Israel, the leadership […]