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 […]
FBI names LA thug accused of throwing large rocks at federal officers
Escalating Tensions in California Over Immigration Enforcement Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, and other Democratic leaders have criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), labeling their operations in California as excessively harsh. The following day, a group of protesters gathered outside an ICE command post near a Home Depot in Paramount, […]
Diddy’s federal trial proceeds after the judge dismisses defense arguments about false testimony.
Judge Denies Diddy’s Request Amid Trial Developments On Tuesday, Judge Arun Subramanian turned down Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request for a correction of what he termed an erroneous sentence, just before his ex-girlfriend was set to be cross-examined. Last week, the judge heard testimony from Briana “Bana” Bongolan, a friend of Cathy Ventura. During her account, […]
California stands up against federal law
State officials have been openly defying federal law, and this conflict seems to mirror a troubling pattern of behavior from California Governor Gavin Newsom. One has to wonder—did Newsom, perhaps, see the public opinion polls and decide to shift gears in a way that might be the end of his political career, but with a […]
FBI identifies the person who attacked a federal officer during anti-ICE protests
Suspect Identified in Assault on Federal Officer in LA Protest Attorney General Pam Bondy announced on Monday that law enforcement has identified a suspect in the assault of a federal officer during an anti-ICE protest in Los Angeles. This suspect was sought after the FBI initially offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to his […]
‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ offers new federal employees a decision: job security or reduced pension contributions
Changes to Federal Employee Policies Under Trump Administration The Trump administration is rolling out a complex strategy aimed at streamlining the process for dismissing federal employees. A new “scheduling policy/career” designation for those in policy-influencing roles is being introduced, a move that follows an executive order from President Donald Trump on his first day in […]