Trump administration reduces federal workforce by 23,000 positions, OPM reports
Federal Workforce Cut by Trump Administration The Trump administration released data on Tuesday revealing a significant reduction in the federal workforce, with promises of more cuts to come as part of an ongoing effort to eliminate government waste. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the total number of federal employees as of […]
Bondi claims app notifying users of ICE sightings puts federal agents at risk
US Attorney General Critiques CNN on ICE Reporting US Attorney General Pam Bondi expressed disapproval of a CNN report that spotlighted applications alerting users about nearby Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. She remarked that developers should “take care” regarding this issue. The app in question, known as Iceblock, was created by Joshua Aaron, who […]
Federal appeals court judges seem doubtful of the claims against Trump’s application of the Alien Enemies Act
Judges Question Trump’s Use of 1798 Alien Enemy Law During a recent hearing, two judges from the federal court of appeals expressed skepticism about President Trump’s application of the alien enemy law from 1798. The U.S. Court of Appeals, which has a conservative lean in the Fifth Circuit, convened on Monday to discuss both the […]
Former aide to Hochul and Cuomo linked to Chinese spying remains free while federal authorities pursue additional charges in $8 million PPE fraud case.
There’s something significant happening. Linda San, a former aide to the government, finds herself in hot water alongside Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo. They’re facing accusations related to spying for China and will remain free on bail after appearing before a federal judge on Monday due to new bribery allegations. San’s husband, Chris Hu, entered […]
ICE criticizes CNN for exaggerating a new app designed to identify federal agents
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has criticized CNN for its favorable coverage of a new app. This app allows users to share media regarding immigration matters, potentially sending alerts to those in the vicinity about ICE operations. This development coincides with a notable rise in violence against federal agents, particularly following unrest related […]
5 individuals Trump might choose to succeed Powell at the Federal Reserve
President Trump is making moves to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sooner rather than later. With less than a year left in Powell’s term, Trump is keen to find a replacement that aligns with his economic agenda. This week, he mentioned he is evaluating “three or four” potential candidates, with the possibility of making […]
Trump warns he may cut federal funds to NYC if Mamdani wins: ‘He’s a communist’
Trump Critiques NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Former President Donald Trump has openly criticized Zohran Mamdani, the socialist candidate for New York City mayor, warning that federal funding could be at risk should he win and put his agenda into action. In a recent interview on Fox News, Trump labeled Mamdani as “pure communist,” expressing concern […]
Trump’s Energy Department is reducing accessibility in federal buildings once more.
On May 16, the Department of Energy suggested removing accessibility requirements for over 17,000 federally funded buildings that serve millions of Americans. They claimed this change was “non-operational” and implemented it as a direct final rule, essentially skipping the usual process of public notice and comment. This marks the first significant rollback of federal civil […]
Federal Regulators Close Santa Anna National Bank; Coleman County State Bank Takes Over Deposits
Closure of Santa Anna National Bank Santa Anna National Bank, a longtime fixture in Santa Anna since 1933, was shut down on Friday by the Secretary of Currency, becoming the first Texas bank failure of 2025. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has taken over, announcing that Coleman County State Bank, based in Coleman, Texas, […]
Misunderstandings about federal retirement benefits
The Human Resources Administration expects a surge in resignation applications due to more federal employees opting for the Voluntary Early Resignation Agency (VERA) and the delayed Resignation Program (DRP). Recently, OPM noted in a statement about contract awards aimed at modernizing the HR system that there could be “an expected double in the backlog of […]