Transportation Secretary Duffy: U.S. states that do not implement English Proficiency tests for commercial drivers will lose federal funding
Federal Funding Cuts Loom for Non-Compliant States Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has announced that the U.S. government is poised to cut federal funding to states that do not comply with English proficiency testing for commercial drivers. This statement follows a tragic incident from August 12th, where an undocumented immigrant from India was involved in a […]
Federal judge decides to close ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Closure of “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention Facility Continues A federal judge has mandated that the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention facility in Florida must proceed with its closure, which is set to be completed by the end of October this year. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams made her ruling on Wednesday, rejecting attempts by Florida officials and […]
Federal request to delay the closure of Alligator Alcatraz ordered by an Obama-appointed judge gets denied during appeal
Federal Judge Intervenes in “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention Center Case A federal judge in South Florida has overridden the efforts of the Trump administration concerning the contentious “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center. Judge Kathleen Williams of the Miami US District Court denied a request from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to pause her previous order, which […]
Cook Files Lawsuit Against Trump Over ‘For Cause’ Federal Dismissal
Lisa Cook Challenges Trump’s Termination from Federal Reserve Board Lisa Cook has filed a lawsuit against President Trump, contesting his attempt to remove her from the Federal Reserve Board. This legal battle could reshape the dynamics between the White House and the central bank. Cook, appointed to the Federal Reserve in 2022 by then-President Joe […]
Sen. Joni Ernst calls for an investigation into federal misuse of unemployment benefits after five individuals received over $400K.
Senator Joni Ernst Addresses Unemployment Fraud Among Federal Employees WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is taking action after identifying a group of individuals she’s labeled as “rip-off artists” who allegedly received “fraudulent unemployment benefits.” This revelation emerged from a federal government audit that has implications for nearly $500,000 in taxpayer money. In a letter […]
Common misunderstandings about federal retirement benefits
The Human Resources Administration is predicting a surge in resignation applications due to a rise in federal employees using the Voluntary Early Resignation Agency (VERA) and the delayed Resignation Program (DRP). In a recent statement concerning new contracts aimed at updating the HR system, OPM noted an expected doubling of the backlog for resignation applications. […]
Man caught on video hitting federal officer with sub sandwich escapes indictment
Prosecutors have stated that a former Justice Department employee, Shawn Charles Dunn, 37, who claimed he threw a sandwich at a federal officer in Washington, D.C., has managed to avoid felony assault charges. According to someone familiar with the situation, Dunn was caught on video shouting at a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent on […]
Limited support for federal control of police amid crime worries: Survey
Amid growing worries about crime in the U.S., only about a third of Americans who back the federal government support its involvement in policing major cities. That’s according to a recent poll. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research announced Wednesday that 32% of those surveyed find federal oversight of local police departments somewhat […]
Federal judge halts Abrego Garcia’s deportation until October
Maryland Judge Blocks Deportation of Abrego Garcia A federal judge in Maryland, Paula Sinis, is setting the stage for potential legal battles with the government by blocking the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was recently taken into custody by immigration authorities. This action comes after he was apprehended earlier this week. The judge has […]
Trump considers a strategy to strengthen influence over the Federal Reserve by gaining control of regional banks.
Reports indicate that President Donald Trump is considering plans to broaden his influence over the Federal Reserve, specifically by altering how the presidents of the 12 regional banks are selected and reappointed. This initiative, first highlighted by Bloomberg News, may provide the administration with a means to affect those on the Fed’s influential policy-setting committee. […]