Treasury Department will stop making pennies, saving $56 million each year
US Government Plans to End Penny Production The government’s new efficiency initiative aims to cut costs by phasing out penny production, a coin that has been around for centuries. This move is expected to save approximately $56 million annually. The Treasury Department is set to place its last order for blank pennies this month, with […]
Judge halts Trump’s directive to eliminate the Department of Education
Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Close Education Department A federal judge has once again ruled against President Donald Trump’s efforts to close the Department of Education. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Myung Joon indicated that such an action requires approval from Congress. He dismissed the government’s argument that it was merely a “reorganization” of the […]
Federal judge halts Trump administration efforts to eliminate the Department of Education
A federal judge has prevented President Donald Trump from dismantling the Department of Education, stating that such actions require approval from Congress. This decision, issued by US District Judge Mein Jun, halts the significant cuts in the Department of Education that had been proposed in March. It also mandates that employees who were terminated during […]
Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot take actions to eliminate Department of Education
Federal Judge Blocks Trump from Dismantling Department of Education A federal judge has put a stop to President Donald Trump’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education, stating that such an action requires Congressional approval. The ruling from US District Judge Mein Jun halts the Trump administration’s attempts to make widespread cuts announced back in […]
U.S. Treasury Department Focuses on Important Figures in Los Zetas Terrorist Group
US Treasury Targets Leaders of Cartel del Noreste The US Treasury Department has identified two prominent figures from a terrorist organization called the Cartel del Noreste, associated with Los Zetas. This action effectively freezes their assets and properties, making it illegal for US entities and individuals to engage in business with them. Treasury officials indicated […]
Education secretary confronts backlash from Democrats regarding plan to reduce department size
Contentious Budget Hearing Between Education Secretary and Lawmaker Sparks flew during a hearing on Wednesday as Education Secretary Linda McMahon clashed with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman over the Trump administration’s changes to the Department of Education. This meeting was part of a broader discussion about budget allocations. Watson Coleman argued that there is an ongoing […]
Treasury Department imposes sanctions on members of a Mexican drug trafficking organization
The Treasury has sanctioned two senior members of the Cartel del Noreste (CDN), a Mexican drug trafficking organization that was previously known as Los Zetas. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, took action against these two individuals. The CDN has been designated a terrorist […]
View live: Rubio speaks to House regarding State Department funding
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to testify on Wednesday afternoon before the House Appropriations Committee regarding the proposed budget for the State Department for 2026. This week, Rubio has been advocating for the Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy in several hearings. Notably, he has been a key player in efforts to facilitate […]
Justice Department starts dropping Biden-era lawsuits against two city police departments
The Justice Department announced on Wednesday the dismissal of lawsuits initiated during the Biden administration against police departments in Louisville and Minneapolis. They also indicated that they are reevaluating investigations into several other police agencies while eliminating broad and, perhaps, overly ambitious actions. At a press conference, Attorney General Halmeet Dillon explained that the DOJ […]
Close to 200 complaints about antisemitism remained unresolved under the Biden Education Department, according to an official.
Civil rights enforcement resources have recently focused on issues like pronouns and writing bans during the Biden administration, according to senior education officials. They mentioned that about 200 complaints regarding anti-Semitism were filed with the Department of Education’s Civil Rights Office but were left unresolved under Biden’s leadership. More than 150 of these complaints came […]