Caroline Ellison, former partner of crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, is set to be released early from federal prison.
Caroline Ellison’s Early Release from Federal Prison Caroline Ellison, once known as the right-hand figure of FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried, is set to be released early from federal prison after serving only 15 months of her two-year sentence. At 31, Ellison faced a relatively light sentence after admitting to fraud charges tied to the expansive multibillion-dollar […]
Minnesota’s Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan dons hijab to show support for Somalis amid federal investigation into a large fraud scandal.
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Shows Support for Somali Community Amid Investigations In Washington, Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan recently appeared on local television wearing a hijab to show support for the Somali community. This comes in the wake of federal investigations concerning fraudulent activities that reportedly cost taxpayers around $9 billion from the Somali refugee community. […]
NYC bus driver charged in deadly highway crash entered the US without authorization but still received a license, according to federal authorities.
A Chinese national involved in a tour bus crash on a Tennessee highway was found to have entered the U.S. without authorization. Despite this, he was given a driver’s license by New York state. According to federal authorities from Homeland Security and Transportation, Van Eason, 54, crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in 2023. He was released […]
Federal Judge Refuses to Temporarily Stop Trump’s Ballroom Following Lawsuit
A federal judge has declined to temporarily stop the construction of President Trump’s White House Ballroom, despite a lawsuit filed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon pointed out that the organization failed to demonstrate any significant harm that would occur if the construction continued. He noted that while underground […]
ICE denies Rep. Omar’s assertion that her son was stopped by federal agents and asked for proof of citizenship.
ICE Denies Claims by Rep. Ilhan Omar Regarding Son’s Encounter The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has dismissed claims made by Rep. Ilhan Omar from Minnesota, suggesting that her son was asked to verify his U.S. citizenship by agents after a visit to a Target store over the weekend. Omar mentioned in an […]
HHS begins examination of Minnesota’s use of federal funds under Walz
Investigation into Minnesota’s Use of Federal Funds The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated an investigation into the allocation of billions in federal social services funding by Minnesota. This follows reports that raise concerns about potential misuse of these funds. A letter was sent from HHS to Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor […]
Sanctuary State Lets Illegal Immigrant Go After Deadly Truck Accident, Ignoring Federal Appeal
Washington state has declined to enforce an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer for an undocumented truck driver accused of causing a fatal accident, according to a press release from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that was shared on Tuesday. The driver, Kamalpreet Singh, 25, originally from India, collided with a stationary Mazda in […]
Alfredo Ortiz: Jobs Report Indicates Trump Reducing Excessive Federal Employment
Recent job data from November highlights ongoing challenges in the small business landscape, with the latest report indicating 64,000 new jobs were added, yet the unemployment rate has risen to 4.6%. It appears that the aftereffects of the administration’s affordability crisis are still being felt. However, there’s optimism. New pro-growth initiatives—like reduced interest rates, decreasing […]
Senate Republicans team up with Democrats to overturn Trump’s federal union policy
In a surprising twist, two prominent Senate Republicans have teamed up with Senate Democrats to back a bill aimed at reversing President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding federal unions. Yet, it’s still uncertain if the bill will actually come to a vote. Recently, the House of Representatives passed the American Worker Protection Act, introduced by […]
The DOGE program is effectively reducing the federal workforce, according to a new jobs report.
Release of Employment Numbers After Government Shutdown Following significant delays attributed to a government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has published the employment figures for October and November. On Tuesday, the unemployment rate was reported at 4.6%. This marks an increase of 0.2 percentage points since September 2025 and 0.4 percentage points higher than […]