Senator Hawley partners with a Democrat to advocate for a $15 federal minimum wage.
Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri and Senator Peter Welch of Vermont are advocating for legislation aimed at increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. This proposal also includes provisions for annual adjustments linked to inflation. Current federal minimum wage stands at $7.25 per hour, a figure that has remained unchanged for over 15 […]
Federal appeals court puts hold on Trump’s tariffs while they are reviewed
Trump’s Tariffs Stay in Place Following Court Decision A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of President Trump’s tariffs, effectively putting them back in place for now. This decision came on Tuesday, as the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals suspended a previous ruling that had blocked these tariffs. The court has decided to […]
LaMonica McIver, a U.S. Representative, charged with federal offenses related to incident at New Jersey immigration center
U.S. Representative Lamonica McQuiver was charged on Tuesday with a federal offense, alleging that she obstructed an immigration officer at a detention facility in New Jersey. The charges were announced by New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney Alina Haba through a social media post. “Sure, everyone can voice their opinions—whether for or against policies— but not in […]
Federal Judge Rejects Newsom’s Lawsuit to Have Trump Pull Back National Guard
A federal judge has turned down President Gavin Newsom’s appeal to stop the California State Guard from being sent into the Los Angeles area affected by riots. Judge Charles Breyer, who was appointed by former President Bill Clinton, rejected Newsom’s urgent request for a temporary restraining order against Trump’s plan to send an additional 4,000 […]
UnitedHealth under federal investigation for whistleblower allegations
Concerns Rise Over UnitedHealth Group Practices Lawmakers from both political parties have expressed serious concerns and called for an investigation following a report by the Guardian that highlights whistleblower allegations regarding the UnitedHealth Group Nursing Home Partnership Program. One senator has already announced plans to initiate an investigation. Additionally, two representatives are urging the Department […]
Broker dispute to eliminate apartment fees dismissed by federal judge
A new regulation in the city that prohibits broker fees will take effect tomorrow, following a federal judge’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit from real estate lobbyists aimed at blocking it. Judge Ronnie Abrams ruled on Tuesday that the federal lawsuit questioning the fairness of the apartment rental cost law was based more on policy […]
Proposal may raise federal minimum wage to $15: The states with lower rates
Proposed Minimum Wage Increase to $15 Per Hour Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has put forth legislation that would elevate the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour starting next year, a significant bump from the current $7.25. However, in states where the minimum wage is already above $15, this change might not have as much […]
Sen. Kennedy labels California officials as ‘followers’ while federal authorities step in during LA riots
Sen. Kennedy Criticizes Federal Response to Los Angeles Protests Senator John Kennedy has expressed his concerns regarding federal intervention in the unrest occurring in Los Angeles, particularly tied to anti-ICE protests. He likened the situation to a battle between “sheep” and “wolves,” emphasizing that the public needs to take control of what he views as […]
Texas Claims Many Noncitizens Voted Illegally After Federal Database Became Available
Texas Investigation into Non-Citizen Voting In a recent announcement, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson highlighted the discovery of 33 potential non-citizens who allegedly voted, prompting a probe by the Texas Attorney General’s Bureau of Investigation. If these individuals are confirmed not to be US citizens, they may face charges of criminal fraud. Governor Greg […]
Man Identified in Connection with Injury to Federal Officer During L.A. Riot
Authorities have identified a man accused of injuring a federal officer by throwing rocks during protests in Paramount, California, as violence in Los Angeles escalates. The suspect is reported to be 40-year-old Elpidi Oreina, who allegedly hurled rocks at a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle. This incident took place just after a standoff between ICE agents […]