New information on TSP withdrawals and the viability of social security for federal retirees
Terry Garton: There are several reports to discuss today. Let’s kick things off with an update on Social Security. The Social Security Councillors have shared a new report regarding the health of the Social Security Trust Fund. What stood out to you? Tammy Flanagan: Every year around this time, Social Security actuaries publish their reports. […]
Los Angeles is participating in a federal lawsuit over immigration raids.
Los Angeles to Join Lawsuit Against Trump Administration On Tuesday, leaders in Los Angeles announced the city’s decision to participate in a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding local immigrant issues. Los Angeles will partner with the American Civil Liberties Union in the legal action, arguing that federal authorities are employing “illegal tactics” to achieve […]
The Proposals for Federal Employee Cuts Dropped From a Major Bill
One big beautiful bill act (HR 1) was signed into law by President Trump on July 4th. This Act consolidated various proposals from earlier drafts aimed at significantly altering retirement benefits for federal employees. Let’s delve into some of the earlier proposals from both House and Senate settlement bills. Proposed cuts from the House bill […]
‘We Will Not Back Down’: Federal Prosecutor States Those Who Attack ICE Agents ‘Will Face Federal Prison’
U.S. Attorney Vows to Indict Attacks on ICE Agents The interim U.S. Attorney for California’s Central District, Bill Essaylie, announced on Wednesday that anyone who assaults Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be indicted. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, has called for ICE agents to vacate her city, a demand that echoes […]
Sotomayor diverges from Jackson in Supreme Court ruling on reductions to federal jobs
Critics of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court ruling have called on one of her liberal peers to address their disagreements with her stance. Judge Sonia Sotomayor, appointed by former President Barack Obama, expressed her agreement with the court’s 8-1 decision, which allowed for government downsizing. She stated, “I concur with Judge Jackson that the […]
Supreme Court Approves Trump’s Administration’s Reductions to Federal Employment
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with reducing the federal workforce as a means of government downsizing. In an 8-1 ruling, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was the sole dissent, with the court clarifying that it did not make a determination on the legality of any specific reorganization plans. In addition, […]
Sotomayor disagrees with Jackson regarding Trump’s plan to reduce the federal workforce.
On Tuesday, there were calls from those opposing Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court order for one of her liberal colleagues to publicly express their disagreements with her. Judge Sonia Sotomayor, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, seemed to agree with a previous decision that President Donald Trump had pushed through. This decision, […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Sentencing Scheduled for Oct. 3 Following Mixed Verdict in Federal Sex Crimes Trial
Combs Sentenced in Federal Criminal Case New York (AP) – Shawn “Diddy” Combs was sentenced in a federal criminal case on October 3. A judge stated this on Tuesday, following the refusal of probation officers to approve a request from both the defense and the prosecution to push the sentencing date back by about two […]
Four activists opposed to ICE arrested for placing tire spikes near federal police in Los Angeles
Arrests Made in Anti-Ice Activism Incident Four activists have been taken into custody for allegedly placing homemade tire deflation devices around the vehicles of federal law enforcement involved in immigration enforcement in Los Angeles’ Van Nuys area. This event unfolded on Tuesday afternoon. Gregory K. Bovino, the chief patrol agent for the Border Patrol El […]
New federal tax credit initiative to assist millions in obtaining school choice
Trump’s New Education Bill: A Game Changer? President Trump recently signed a significant $3.3 trillion bill aimed at reshaping educational opportunities in the U.S. This legislation, which some are calling the “largest law in school selection history,” introduces a federal tax credit scholarship program. It’s a bold move that could potentially alter how families choose […]