Virginia Democrats ‘asking the wrong question’ amid outrage over DOGE federal workforce cuts, GOP leader says
A top Democrat in the Virginia House of Representatives has sounded the alarm over President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plan to tell some federal employees, “You're fired,” on the grounds of efficiency. The state's top Senate Republican countered Thursday that the majority party is “asking the wrong questions.” Earlier this week, House […]
Federal judge orders Biden administration to stop selling Texas border wall parts
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday that the Biden administration has agreed to a court order barring the sale of rusting border wall material that the outgoing president has refused to install. “We were successful in preventing the Biden administration from destroying any more border wall material before President Trump took office,” Paxton said. […]
‘A Lot Of Waste’: GOP Rep Says ‘You Could Shoot A Cannon’ And Not Hit Anyone In Empty Federal Offices
Republican Rep. Beth Van Dyne of Texas appeared on Fox News Thursday and said empty federal buildings waste “billions of dollars” and that firing cannons when no one is around He added that he would not hurt anyone. Government Accountability Office report A report released on July 13, 2023 found that 75% of office space […]
GOP Rep Says California Federal Funds Could Be On Chopping Block If Newsom Flaunts Trump Deportations
Republican Congressman Greg Murphy of North Carolina says the state's federal funding could be at risk if California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom does not comply with President-elect Donald Trump's plan to deport illegal immigrants. said. Days after Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 presidential election, Newsom called for a special session […]
Hawaii crime boss dies of overdose in federal custody: medical examiner
A prominent Hawaiian businessman who led a large-scale criminal conspiracy and raised drug funds through shell businesses. order torture and death The deceased son's best friend died in federal custody from an opioid overdose, the Honolulu city coroner announced Tuesday. In a statement obtained by The Associated Press, the Medical Examiner's Office said Michael Miske, […]
Hawaii crime boss Michael Miske died of a drug overdose while in federal detention: medical examiner
A Hawaii crime boss who died in federal custody this month died of an opioid overdose, the Honolulu coroner announced Tuesday. Michael Miske, 50, died from “fentanyl and parafluorofentanyl toxicity,” the coroner's office said in a statement. The death appears to be an accident, but added that the incident is still under investigation and an […]
Former federal prosecutor in Brandon Council death row case speaks on Biden commuting killer’s sentence
The former federal prosecutor who sent the man to death row in the case called out a “remorseless killer” following President Biden's decision Monday to commute the sentences of nearly all federal inmates facing the death penalty. He said it was difficult to see him being exempted from punishment. Brandon Council of North Carolina was […]
NY Republican compares sanctuary states to Confederacy: ‘We had a Civil War’ over federal law
New York's last Republican governor said this week that sanctuary jurisdictions are reminiscent of Confederate states that shied away from federal law and waged war against the Union. Former Governor George Pataki met with businessman and 2013 New York City Republican mayoral candidate John Catsimatidis on the 13th. 77WABC Radio When asked about the situation […]
Biggest banks planning to sue the Federal Reserve over annual stress tests – CNBC
A panoramic view of the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, USA. Samuel Corum | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Big banks plan to sue the Federal Reserve over the annual bank stress test, people familiar with the matter said. The lawsuit is expected this week and could be filed as early as Tuesday morning, […]
Former federal prosecutor in death row case speaks on Biden commuting sentence
The former federal prosecutor who sent the man to death row in the case said in response to President Biden's decision Monday to commute the sentences of nearly all federal inmates facing the death penalty, “a ruthless murderer. '' is difficult to see exempted from punishment, he said. Brandon Council of North Carolina was sentenced […]