Federal judge examines whether Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to manage LA riots is constitutional
Judge Questions Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles WASHINGTON – A federal judge expressed doubts regarding President Trump’s recent order to send thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid unrest related to anti-ICE protests. During a session with U.S. Senior District Judge Charles Breyer, discussions took place between lawyers representing Trump’s Justice […]
Treasury Secretary rejects the idea of tariffs being considered taxes, despite federal revenue reports
Tariffs and Taxes Debate Continues On Thursday, Treasury Director Scott Bescent asserted that tariffs should not be classified as taxes, which goes against the conventional economic understanding of these key trade instruments used by President Trump. During a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Senator Katherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) challenged Bescent’s viewpoint while discussing the federal revenues […]
South Carolina Representative May faces federal accusations of child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Representative Charged with Serious Crimes A South Carolina lawmaker, known as Robert John “RJ” May III, has been charged with federal offenses related to child sexual abuse material. May, a Republican from Lexington and a co-founder of the Freedom Caucus, faces a 10-count indictment issued by a federal jury in Greenville, South Carolina. […]
Federal judge halts deportation of anti-Israel protest leader
Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Mahmoud Khalil A federal judge has sided with Mahmoud Khalil, a detainee known for his anti-Israel activism, effectively preventing the government from holding him based on “foreign policy” claims. The Trump administration had detained Khalil, who is now 30, but U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz issued a provisional injunction on […]
DOGE reduces federal responsibilities by another 1.9% since last month
Government Efficiency Bureau Cuts Federal Obligations The Government Efficiency Bureau, known as DOGE, announced on Wednesday a significant decrease in annual non-defensive federal obligations, which have dropped by 22.4%, or roughly $250 billion, when compared to 2024 figures. This reduction follows a previously reported cut from last month. As of June 8, the obligations reflect […]
Senator Hawley leads a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage: ‘Times have changed’
Legislation Push to Raise Minimum Wage Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri is making headlines with his proposal to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. This initiative is expected to generate significant discussion given its partisan framing. The bill, titled “Higher Wage Laws for American Workers,” aims to elevate the current federal minimum […]
Tony Wied Suggests Legislation to Prevent Federal Funding to ‘Anarchist Areas’
On Wednesday, Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) proposed a new bill aiming to limit federal funding to areas identified as “anarchist jurisdictions.” This legislation seeks to implement a suspension that prevents what it terms anarchists from endangering cities, formalizing a memo from former President Donald Trump. It would cut federal funds for state or local areas […]
Justice Department Takes Steps to Control Federal Land Acquisitions
DOJ Claims Trump Can Revoke National Monuments Designation The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump holds the authority to revoke national monument designations established by his predecessor, including two designated areas in California. This new legal opinion challenges a 1938 ruling from the DOJ, which maintained that a sitting […]
Senator Josh Hawley collaborates with a Democrat to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour
Proposed Federal Minimum Wage Increase Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri, along with Senator Peter Welch from Vermont, is sponsoring legislation aimed at raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. This would also include annual adjustments based on inflation. The move represents a significant jump from the current minimum wage of $7.25, which has […]
Pam Bondi criticizes Gavin Newsom regarding the LA riots as federal authorities vow to take action against looters.
California Officials Clash Over Violence and Law Enforcement Attorney General Pam Bondy has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for what she describes as an ineffective response to the ongoing violence and looting in Los Angeles. She asserted that those engaging in such acts would face federal prosecution. In response, Newsom, during a public address, accused […]