Wisconsin directs federal IDEA funds toward racism, equity workshops
A project housed under the Wisconsin Department of Education is using federal special education funds to pay speakers to provide instruction to teachers on race, equity and Black queer feminist methodology. Wisconsin’s Educational Equity Network’s virtual events feature presentations from authors and activists, including notable and controversial writers such as Ibram X. Kendi and Robin […]
Trump’s federal abortion dodge draws fire from both sides
Former President Trump on Monday declined to take a position on a potential federal ban on abortion, instead seeking to navigate a political hurdle heading into November, saying the issue is left to individual states. Admitted. Trump’s lack of clear support drew criticism from some on the right, including prominent anti-abortion groups, while Democrats said […]
IRS adds ‘important update’ for free Direct File pilot as federal tax deadline approaches – CNBC
D3 Sign | Moment | Getty Images With one week left until the April 15 federal tax deadline, the IRS has released an “important update.” direct filethe agency’s free tax filing program. Since March 12, the pilot program has been fully open to select filers in 12 states, allowing users to use Direct File to […]
TSMC to boost computer chip production in Arizona with $11.6 billion in federal grants, loans
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Monday that the U.S. government will provide $11.6 billion in CHIPS Act funds to Taiwan Semiconductor to help the world’s largest chipmaker ramp up production of critical technology in Arizona. The Taiwanese company, which produces 90% of the world’s ultra-advanced semiconductors and supplies tech giants such as Apple and […]
Biden-appointed federal judge rips into DOJ for rank hypocrisy on ignoring subpoenas: ‘Are you kidding me?’
A federal judge on Friday accused the Justice Department of directing two employees to ignore subpoenas issued by House Republicans. Last month, the House Judiciary Committee filed a lawsuit It asked a federal judge to compel Justice Department attorneys Mark Daly and Jack Morgan to testify in the committee’s impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. […]
Russia Declares Federal Emergency over Flooding in Orenburg
MOSCOW (AP) – The Russian government has declared the situation in flood-hit areas in the Orenburg region a federal emergency, state media reported. According to the local government, more than 4,000 people, including 885 children, were forced to evacuate due to flooding caused by rising water levels on the Ural River. State news agency TASS […]
$2,000,000 Stolen From Bank of America Account in Devastating Scam, Triggering Lawsuit for Alleged Negligence, Breach of Contract and Violation of Federal Law: Report – The Daily Hodl
An elderly woman who lost millions of dollars to scammers is suing Bank of America (BofA) for alleged negligence, breach of contract, and violations of federal law. Lynn Bucklin, a 67-year-old Florida resident, said BofA failed to adequately protect her from a scheme that drained her account of $2 million, a cyber litigation firm reported. […]
House Democrats push to rename Miami federal prison after Trump
A group of House Democrats unveiled a bill Friday that would rename a federal prison in Florida after former President Donald Trump. of Bill seeking redesignation The Miami Federal Correctional Facility, the Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Facility, was introduced in response to Republican-backed legislation to rename Virginia’s Dulles International Airport after the 45th president. […]
Federal judge accuses the DOJ of hypocrisy for ‘flouting’ Biden impeachment inquiry subpoenas
A federal judge on Friday reprimanded the Justice Department for refusing to comply with a subpoena from House Republicans for lawyers involved in the Hunter Biden investigation. Last month, the House Judiciary Committee filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Washington seeking to force Justice Department attorneys Mark Daley and Jack Morgan to testify […]
House Democrats introduce bill to rename federal prison after Trump
Congressional Democrats are renaming a federal prison in South Florida after former President Trump, countering Republican efforts to rename Washington, D.C.’s main international airport after the former commander-in-chief. Rep. Jerry Connolly of Virginia, Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida, and Rep. John Garamendi of California announced Friday that Donald Trump will leave the Miami Federal Correctional […]