Supreme Court supports Trump in dismissing officials from independent federal agencies
The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to fire two federal officials who claimed they were dismissed improperly. This decision came from a 6-3 vote, with the dissenting judges being Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. In the court’s statement, it noted that the president has the authority to remove […]
MTA ignores federal fourth deadline to abandon congestion pricing, dismisses Duffy’s threats as empty.
MTA and Federal Transport Secretary Clash Over Tolls The ongoing dispute over congestion pricing has intensified, particularly involving the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) and Transport Secretary Sean Duffy. Recently, Duffy issued a fourth deadline regarding the halt of the $9 tolls for drivers entering Manhattan. In two letters sent to Duffy, the MTA, along with […]
Federal court ruling stops Trump’s restrictions on international students
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Action on International Students A federal judge ruled on Thursday to prevent the Trump administration from revoking the legal status of international students. This decision comes amid ongoing lawsuits challenging previous attempts to crack down on university campuses. US District Judge Jeffrey White, based in California, has issued orders that […]
Left-Leaning Publication Shows Sympathy for Privileged Federal Employees
Interview Highlights Issues in Federal Employment In a recent interview, over 30 current and former federal employees shared their troubling experiences, painting a picture of dysfunction within the government. They indicated that the federal workforce, which consists of around 2.4 million individuals, often hires individuals who may not be the most qualified. This, they say, […]
Federal Reserve official cautions that markets are seeking higher rates on US Treasury bonds
Discussion on Economic Impacts of Tariffs and Interest Rates Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently spoke with Edward Lawrence from Fox Business about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs are affecting the US economy, particularly in relation to interest rates. Waller pointed out that financial markets reacted to the anticipated deficit from the Congressional Republican tax […]
Federal judge halts Trump administration efforts to eliminate the Department of Education
A federal judge has prevented President Donald Trump from dismantling the Department of Education, stating that such actions require approval from Congress. This decision, issued by US District Judge Mein Jun, halts the significant cuts in the Department of Education that had been proposed in March. It also mandates that employees who were terminated during […]
Federal support for Republican states in climate lawsuit against BlackRock and major investment firms
Federal Antitrust Agencies Back Allegations Against Asset Managers On Thursday, federal antitrust regulators voiced their support for claims by several Republican-led states. They have accused major property managers—BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street—of allegedly colluding to cut down coal production via climate-related actions, according to two sources who are aware of the situation. The Department of […]
Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot take actions to eliminate Department of Education
Federal Judge Blocks Trump from Dismantling Department of Education A federal judge has put a stop to President Donald Trump’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education, stating that such an action requires Congressional approval. The ruling from US District Judge Mein Jun halts the Trump administration’s attempts to make widespread cuts announced back in […]
Trump unable to remove Democratic members from federal oversight board
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Dismissal of Committee Members A federal judge has halted President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove two Democrats from the Privacy and Civil Liberties Monitoring Committee. This decision emerged after Trump had dismissed all three Democrats on the committee in February, which led to two lawsuits being filed. According to U.S. District […]
‘This Is … Not A Denny’s’ — Federal Judge Criticizes Supreme Court For Favoring Alleged Illegal Gangsters
Fifth Circuit Appeals Court’s Response to Supreme Court Ruling Judge James Ho from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the Supreme Court regarding its assertion that the district court had “no action” due to a quick 42-minute ruling on the AARP vs. Trump emergency injunction. He countered this by stating that over 14 […]