Appeals panel temporarily removes ruling that classified Trump’s dismissal of the federal employee labor board leader as illegal
Federal Appeals Court Halts Trump’s Attempt to Dismiss FLRA Chair A federal appeals court panel issued a temporary order on Wednesday, allowing President Trump to remove the Democrat-appointed head of the Federal Labor Relations Agency (FLRA). The decision comes as Trump contends that the dismissal was unjust. The panel of three judges from the U.S. […]
Trump criticizes Powell and hints at appointing himself to the Federal Reserve
President Trump has suggested ramping up his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and expressed a desire to join the central bank himself. “Maybe I should go to the Fed,” Trump speculated from the White House on Wednesday, just hours before the Fed was set to announce its latest decision on interest rates. “Am […]
New Senate bill addresses issues in federal measures to prevent Chinese land purchases near military installations
New Efforts to Block Land Purchases Near US Military Bases Three years back, a flaw in US regulations allowed the Chinese to almost secure land near military installations, notably close to Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. Currently, Senate Republicans are advocating for a new bill, the “Protect Our Bases Act.” This legislation […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defense reduces timeline in federal racketeering case
Diddy Trial Update Prosecutors in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial announced on Tuesday that they might suspend the case before the weekend, nearly six weeks into the proceedings. Diddy’s legal team informed Judge Arun Subramanian that they would need only two to five days to present their defense. This shift in timing has led some, […]
Mayor Brandon Johnson cautions Trump not to send federal troops to enforce immigration laws in Chicago.
Chicago Mayor Raises Concerns Over Potential Federal Forces On Monday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed his worries about the potential deployment of federal forces in the city, relating to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. He described the move as unconstitutional and hinted at the possibility of legal challenges. During a press conference at city hall, […]
Chinese Migrant Pretended to be Federal Marshal to Defraud Elderly Victim of $400K
An Alabama resident, originally from China, has been arrested for allegedly scamming an elderly American out of her life savings. Xiahezhati Xiaokelaiti, a 23-year-old who was reportedly in the U.S. on an expired student visa, was taken into custody on Friday. Authorities allege that he swindled nearly $400,000 from the victim in just three weeks. […]
Stock futures remain mostly stable as the Federal Reserve’s rate decision approaches: Live updates
US Stock Futures and Market Trends On June 17, 2025, a trader was on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. This Tuesday night, US stock futures were hovering around the flatline. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped by 7 points, which is about 0.02%. The S&P 500 Futures had a minor […]
Democrats seek information from Palantir regarding federal contracts following Social Security and IRS report
A coalition of Democratic lawmakers is raising concerns over the tech firm Palantir and its contracts with the Trump administration. They claim that these contracts enable the creation of a vast database containing sensitive information about American citizens, which has raised significant privacy concerns. Palantir, which recently discussed using its technology with several government agencies […]
Major cities may lose federal transportation funding due to their stance on ICE.
Transport Secretary’s Warning to Sanctuary Cities Transport Secretary Sean Duffy issued a cautionary statement to “rogue national actors” that haven’t cooperated with federal immigration enforcement, suggesting they may have to address the consequences of their actions themselves. As riots and fires persist in Los Angeles, paired with protests in various cities nationwide, Duffy emphasized that […]
State lawmaker supports mask ban for federal agents, triggers backlash from DHS
California Lawmaker Proposes Bill on Law Enforcement Identification California Senator Scott Wiener has put forth a proposal aimed at preventing law enforcement from concealing their identities while interacting with the public. This move is intended to make it easier for citizens to recognize who is serving them. The backdrop for this legislation arises amidst increased […]