White House Cautions That Furloughed Federal Workers Do Not Have the Right to Back Pay
On Tuesday, the White House alerted that federal employees unable to work due to the Democratic-led shutdown may not be assured of receiving repayment. If the White House proceeds with a legal assessment, it prompts Senate Democrats to resolve the ongoing shutdown by potentially denying refunds to around 750,000 federal workers affected. A memo from […]
Two men are charged with federal offenses for online threats against an ICE officer and his wife.
The Federal Jury in Georgia has charged two men from out of state with making threats against the director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s immigration enforcement (ICE) and his wife. Frank Andrew Wascht, 41, from Knoxville, Tennessee, is alleged to have posted a video on Instagram identifying ICE agents in the Northern District […]
Speaker Johnson hopes furloughed federal workers will get back pay, but implies it may not happen.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) mentioned on Tuesday that he believes federal workers who were affected by the shutdown should be reimbursed, though he indicated that those payments might not be forthcoming. “I really hope workers who served during this time will get the backpay they deserve,” Johnson said to reporters at the Capitol. “These are […]
Trump Administration Allegedly Proposes Selling Portions of $1.6 Trillion Federal Student Loan Portfolio
Trump Administration Weighs Sale of Student Loan Portfolio The Trump administration is exploring the option to sell a portion of the federal government’s $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to private investors. This information comes from Politico, which has cited anonymous sources discussing the topic among senior officials in both the Department of Education and the […]
Accused Chicago gang leader reportedly offered payment to assassinate Border Patrol commander, according to federal authorities
Arrest Made in Alleged Threat Against Federal Officers On Monday, federal agents apprehended a suspected leader of the Latin Kings in Chicago. This individual is accused of offering cash rewards for the capture and assassination of senior immigration officials involved in “Operation Midway Blitz.” The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois has […]
Texas Governor Abbott sends National Guard to safeguard federal property
Texas National Guard Deployment Amid Protests On Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on X that the state’s elite National Guard unit is deploying immediately to assist in protecting federal property. His succinct post conveyed a sense of confidence in Texas’s capability and commitment to national defense. Officials in Texas indicated that this deployment aligns […]
Federal workers will not get their next full paycheck unless Democrats end the shutdown tonight.
Washington Update: Federal Workers Face Pay Uncertainty On Monday, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt emphasized that millions of federal employees might miss their upcoming paychecks unless Democrats act to reopen the federal government by tonight. During a press briefing at the White House, she addressed the ongoing situation. “We are currently on the sixth […]
Federal judge temporarily halts Trump administration from deploying out-of-state National Guard forces to Oregon
Federal Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment in Portland A federal judge has put a temporary stop to the Trump administration’s plan to send National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. This follows a request from the President for extra troops amid ongoing protests and unrest in the city. The Trump administration has already appealed the decision, […]
Kristi Noem supports federal agents as arrests persist despite opposition to sanctuary policies
Protests Against ICE Prompt Response from Homeland Security Secretary Following intense anti-ICE protests in Portland and Chicago over the weekend, Homeland Security Secretary Christa Noem conveyed a supportive message to federal law enforcement officials. She reassured them, despite the dangers they face, stating, “I have your back.” Noem characterized the protestors as “violent anarchists,” claiming […]
Chicago alderman criticizes mayor for police inaction regarding federal agents
Chicago Officials Clash Over Police Response to Immigration Enforcement In Chicago, tensions are rising as the mayor and former police officers publicly criticize the city’s handling of police involvement with federal immigration agents. This fallout follows reports that the police department has been instructed not to assist Border Patrol agents during a recent incident involving […]