Chinese Migrant Pretended to be Federal Marshal to Defraud Elderly Victim of $400K
An Alabama resident, originally from China, has been arrested for allegedly scamming an elderly American out of her life savings. Xiahezhati Xiaokelaiti, a 23-year-old who was reportedly in the U.S. on an expired student visa, was taken into custody on Friday. Authorities allege that he swindled nearly $400,000 from the victim in just three weeks. […]
Stock futures remain mostly stable as the Federal Reserve’s rate decision approaches: Live updates
US Stock Futures and Market Trends On June 17, 2025, a trader was on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. This Tuesday night, US stock futures were hovering around the flatline. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped by 7 points, which is about 0.02%. The S&P 500 Futures had a minor […]
Democrats seek information from Palantir regarding federal contracts following Social Security and IRS report
A coalition of Democratic lawmakers is raising concerns over the tech firm Palantir and its contracts with the Trump administration. They claim that these contracts enable the creation of a vast database containing sensitive information about American citizens, which has raised significant privacy concerns. Palantir, which recently discussed using its technology with several government agencies […]
Major cities may lose federal transportation funding due to their stance on ICE.
Transport Secretary’s Warning to Sanctuary Cities Transport Secretary Sean Duffy issued a cautionary statement to “rogue national actors” that haven’t cooperated with federal immigration enforcement, suggesting they may have to address the consequences of their actions themselves. As riots and fires persist in Los Angeles, paired with protests in various cities nationwide, Duffy emphasized that […]
State lawmaker supports mask ban for federal agents, triggers backlash from DHS
California Lawmaker Proposes Bill on Law Enforcement Identification California Senator Scott Wiener has put forth a proposal aimed at preventing law enforcement from concealing their identities while interacting with the public. This move is intended to make it easier for citizens to recognize who is serving them. The backdrop for this legislation arises amidst increased […]
Federal authorities claim that a tax preparer’s fraud in Georgia probably resulted in millions of dollars in losses for the country.
Allegations of Tax Fraud Against Hollis The lawsuit claims that the U.S. may have lost millions in tax revenue annually because of Hollis’ routine adjustments to clients’ debt and inflated refunds. Hollis hasn’t responded to calls, emails, or messages on social media regarding the lawsuit. Interestingly, her public Instagram and Facebook posts didn’t mention it […]
Bob Menendez, known as ‘Gold bar’ Bob, spends his final day before going to federal prison running errands with his wife.
Former Senator Bob Menendez Prepares for Prison Time Disgraced former Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) spent some of his last hours as a free man alongside his wife, Nadine, who herself has a felony conviction. The couple was seen at a credit union in New Jersey just hours before Menendez was set to report to a […]
Federal judge blocks Trump from stopping NIH grants; claims administration discriminates based on race and LGBTQ status.
Federal Judge Criticizes Trump Administration’s Discrimination A federal judge has criticized the Trump administration for its policies of racial and LGBTQ discrimination and ordered the reissuance of grants that were discontinued at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). President Trump had previously shut down various grants at the NIH and other agencies, claiming they aligned […]
California Seeks Federal Funds for High-Speed Rail Project
California High-Speed Rail Project Faces Funding Challenges California is grappling with a significant funding shortfall of $7 billion for its high-speed rail initiative. Despite having completed hundreds of miles, state officials are urging the Trump administration to continue federal funding. In a letter from the California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), the Department of Transportation […]
Hagerty and Norman suggest reducing federal housing support for sanctuary cities
New Bill Targets Funding for Sanctuary Cities A new proposal introduced by Republican lawmakers aims to suspend housing grants for sanctuary cities such as Los Angeles that do not adhere to federal immigration laws. Senator Bill Hagerty from Tennessee emphasized that cities encouraging illegal immigration should not receive federal housing subsidies, reinforcing the stance of […]