Agency shares information about individual charged with online threats to federal agents
Oklahoma Man Charged with Threatening Federal Agents On Friday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shared images of a suspect who allegedly made threats against federal agents, being taken into custody by Homeland Security Investigations officers. “Threats to assault, kill, or obstruct federal employees are felonies,” the agency stated. Logan Murfin from Tulsa, Oklahoma, faces 10 […]
ICE shares image of person who reportedly threatened federal agents online.
On Friday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shared images of a suspect taken into custody, accused of threatening federal agents. The agency highlighted that making threats to harm or kill federal employees is considered a felony. The suspect, identified as Logan Murfin from Tulsa, Oklahoma, faces ten charges. These stem from his social media […]
Duffy highlights federal funding risks if New York fails to address CDL issue
New York Faces Federal Scrutiny Over CDL Issuance Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has issued a stern warning to New York state, stating that the federal government could impose significant financial penalties—potentially millions—if the state fails to adhere to regulations surrounding commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). Duffy announced that New York has a timeline of 30 days […]
A 20-Year Historical Comparison of Federal Pay Increases and Cost of Living Adjustments
For the last twenty years, federal employees and retirees have experienced annual income adjustments through two distinct mechanisms: cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) and federal pay increases. While both aim to align wages with economic trends, they’re calculated, applied, and impact different groups in various ways. This article looks into the historical patterns of COLAs and federal […]
HUD investigates Boston’s housing policies for possible violations of federal law
HUD Investigates Boston’s Housing Practices The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Thursday that it’s looking into the city of Boston over allegations regarding its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) housing policies, claiming they potentially breach federal antidiscrimination laws. According to HUD, there are indications that Boston may have improperly used federal […]
DHS responds after Walz requests federal review of enforcement in Minnesota
Concerns Over Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota As Minnesota grapples with a significant fraud scandal tied to its Somali community, the state’s Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, McLaughlin, responded sharply to Governor Tim Walz’s request for a reassessment of immigration enforcement policies. The governor had expressed “grave concern” over a U.S. citizen’s recent arrest by Immigration […]
Changes to Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment After Federal Rate Cuts
In October 2025, a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 was revealed. Looking ahead, projections suggest that COLA for 2027 might fall between 2.3% and 2.6% if the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slightly surpasses the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE). Many retirees depending on interest from CDs and savings accounts have seen their income […]
Federal investigation into whether tour bus driver involved in deadly accident was improperly granted New York State driver’s license: ‘It’s unacceptable’
Investigation into Driver’s License of Bus Crash Suspect Federal transportation officials are looking into whether a Chinese national involved in a deadly highway accident in Tennessee earlier this week had been improperly granted a driver’s license in New York. According to various sources, 54-year-old Huang Yi-sung was driving his tour bus on Tuesday morning when […]
New federal task force begins in New York to address crime
New York Launches Task Force to Combat Transnational Organized Crime Federal officials have introduced a groundbreaking task force in New York aimed at addressing transnational organized crime. During a press conference on Wednesday, Ricky Patel, the Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New York, announced the creation of the Homeland Security Task […]
Federal Reserve reduces rates for the third time in a row, indicates just one cut in 2026.
Fed Cuts Rates Again Amid Economic Uncertainties At a recent meeting, the Federal Reserve decided to lower interest rates for the third consecutive time. However, they indicated that there might only be one more cut next year as rates approach what they deem neutral levels. The benchmark federal funds rate was reduced by 25 basis […]