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 […]
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 […]