Federal judge halts construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention facility
Construction Halted at Florida Immigration Facility A federal judge has ordered a temporary suspension of construction at a remote immigration detention center in Florida, often referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz.” The ruling, made by Judge Kathleen M. Williams—an appointee of former President Barack Obama—requires a halt for at least 14 days. This decision follows a […]
Trump directs federal law enforcement to monitor Washington, D.C.
The White House announced that federal law enforcement will be active in Washington, D.C. for the next week, starting late at night. This initiative is spearheaded by the U.S. Park Police and incorporates officers from various agencies, including the FBI, DEA, and ICE, among others. Federal law enforcement units will be clearly marked during this […]
Trump Appoints America First Economist Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board
Trump Appoints Stephen Milan to Federal Reserve Position President Donald Trump has selected Stephen Milan, the chairman of the White House Economic Advisors Council, to temporarily fill the Federal Reserve vacancy left by Gov. Adriana Coogler. Coogler’s term is set to run until January 31, 2026, but Trump has stated that Milan’s appointment is provisional […]
Two additional lawsuits against Medicare negotiation dismissed in federal courts
This week, federal judges in Texas and Connecticut dealt another blow to the pharmaceutical industry by rejecting challenges to the constitutionality of the Medicare drug price negotiation program, while also upholding a related appeal. In Connecticut, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit backed a prior ruling by U.S. District Judge Michael P. […]
Government Directed to Remove Federal Employees’ COVID Vaccine Information in Legal Agreement
The federal agency is set to start removing records of Covid-19 vaccinations from federal employees’ personnel files, following a lengthy legal struggle concerning a mandate imposed by former President Joe Biden. On Wednesday, Feds for Freedom announced they reached a settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ). As part of this agreement, the Department of […]
Trump sends federal law enforcement to address widespread crime in Washington DC
President Donald Trump is ramping up federal law enforcement efforts in Washington, D.C., aiming to tackle crime more aggressively. This week, additional federal agents are set to be deployed, starting as soon as Friday, according to officials. The initiative, backed by the White House, stems from an executive order issued in March that encourages collaboration […]
Federal court supports Oklahoma law prohibiting gender-affirming treatment for minors
A federal appeals court affirmed an Oklahoma law on Wednesday that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors. This decision aligns with a previous ruling from the Supreme Court regarding similar legislation in Tennessee. The law, known as Oklahoma Senate Bill 613, was enacted by a Republican majority in the state legislature and signed by Governor Kevin […]
Trump names Stephen Miran as his choice for the Federal Reserve board amid rumors about Powell’s replacement.
Trump Appoints Economic Adviser to Federal Reserve In a recent move, President Trump appointed Dr. Stephen Miran, a key economic advisor, to fill a vacant seat on the Federal Reserve Board. This decision comes shortly after Chairman Jerome Powell faced pressure to resign or take action on interest rates amidst ongoing economic discussions. Trump announced, […]
Suspect in DC Jewish museum shooting charged with federal hate crimes
U.S. attorneys from the District of Columbia have announced that the Department of Justice is contemplating pursuing the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez. He faces multiple charges in connection with the deaths of Jaron Lisinski and Sarah Milgrim. Rodriguez has already been charged with the murder of a foreign official and using a firearm in […]
Gold gains from renewed interest in safety and expectations of a lenient Federal Reserve.
Gold prices are seeing an influx of safe-haven investments due to Trump’s new tariff threats. Increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September are also likely to positively influence non-yielding assets. The USD has dipped to nearly two-week lows, further supporting XAU/USD. The price of gold (XAU/USD) is expected to rise as demand […]