Trump Administration Decides Against Using Federal Money to Pressure California Universities to Comply
Agreement Between Trump Administration and UCLA On Friday, the Trump administration came to an agreement with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), which means the government will retract its request for $1.2 billion and reinstate millions in federal funding. The situation regarding accusations of anti-Semitism and race-based admissions policies, which led to preliminary legal […]
Are banks operating today for Presidents Day 2026? Are they shut due to a federal holiday?
Updated February 16, 2026, 8:24 a.m. ET President’s Day is a federal holiday, leading to closures in most banks and stock markets. The United States Postal Service won’t deliver mail today, but UPS and certain FedEx services are still operational. While President’s Day is a federal holiday, Indiana does not recognize it as a state […]
Chuck Schumer states there are just 3 main issues causing the DHS shutdown while thousands of federal employees remain unpaid.
— WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has narrowed down the dispute over the funding of the Department of Homeland Security to three key issues. Currently, thousands of federal employees, including ICE agents and TSA screeners, are facing unpaid leave. Schumer (D-N.Y.) reiterated the main points he previously outlined, even as he and House […]
New dating app assists city, state, and federal workers in New York with finding romance
There’s now a way for first responders to connect before Valentine’s Day. New dating apps have emerged for paramedics and other public servants, allowing them to meet partners who truly understand the demands of their unpredictable jobs. Specifically created for those in public service—like police officers, firefighters, TSA agents, and healthcare professionals—Secure launched in August […]
DHS shutdown puts airport delays and federal disaster assistance for Americans at risk
The federal government has entered a partial shutdown for the third time in six months after Congress was unable to agree on all twelve annual spending bills. This shutdown uniquely impacts the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) only, as Democrats stepped back from a bipartisan agreement to fund the department due to unrest surrounding President […]
Lemon to appear in federal court for his role in anti-ICE protest
Don Lemon to Appear in Federal Court Over Minnesota Church Incident Former CNN anchor and independent journalist Don Lemon is set to appear in federal court this Friday. His charges are connected to the takeover of a Minnesota church by anti-ICE activists. Lemon faces charges of conspiracy related to infringing on religious freedom and breaching […]
Don Lemon to face federal charges related to protest at Minnesota church
Don Lemon, a former CNN host now working as an independent journalist, is set to appear in federal court in Minnesota on Friday. He will be alongside four other individuals facing charges related to disruptions at a church service where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents served as pastors. On the same day, Nekima Levy […]
Walz states that the federal government needs to compensate for the damage caused after Homan reveals ICE reduction.
Walz Urges Federal Accountability Over Immigration Enforcement Changes Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is calling on the federal government to “compensate for the damage they have caused” following the announcement from the Trump administration regarding its plans to reduce immigration enforcement efforts in the Twin Cities. During a press conference, Walz responded to border official Tom […]
Cruz focuses on federal childcare regulations during Minnesota fraud issue
Republican Senators Push for Child Care Funding Reforms Amid Minnesota Fraud Scandal Three Republican senators are taking steps to revise how federal child care funds are allocated. This move comes after what they described as a significant fraud case in Minnesota, which revealed a system that paid providers upfront without verifying if children were actually […]
Federal appeals court confirms Texas ballot harvesting ban
Texas Law on Paid Ballot Collection Upheld A federal appeals court affirmed a Texas statute banning paid ballot collection on Thursday. This decision overruled a previous ruling which deemed the law unconstitutional, allowing Texas to enforce the new restrictions. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 26-page opinion stating that the district court incorrectly […]