Oakland commissioner, twice turned down, who aims to cut police funding gets a promotion after a flawed vote
A member of the independent board overseeing Oakland’s police force, known for his anti-police stance, is again at the center of controversy following his recent promotion and allegations of legal misconduct. On March 26, the Oakland Police Commission elevated Omar Farmer from an alternate position to a full-time member without discussing it publicly, which has […]
Trump criticizes LA homeless agency’s poor performance in plan to cut almost $400M in federal funding
The Trump administration is set to reduce federal funding for homeless assistance programs by nearly $400 million, specifically targeting a Los Angeles agency criticized for its poor performance. A recent White House budget proposal pointed out that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has not been effective in achieving its goals of housing homeless […]
Schumer states that preventing DHS funding is not just a political stunt during the shutdown.
Schumer Defends Democrats Amid DHS Funding Dispute Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer from New York remarked on Thursday that it’s “unfair” to suggest that Senate Democrats are blocking funds for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) due to “political posturing.” He made these comments during an appearance on CNN’s “Situation Room,” discussing the current shutdown […]
Saks Global plans to leave bankruptcy this summer with $500 million in funding.
Saks Global is set to exit bankruptcy protection this summer, thanks to a $500 million financing deal from a group of bondholders to support its luxury store operations, the company shared on Thursday. Owners of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, mentioned they’ve secured “restructuring support agreements” with several bondholders. They aim to […]
Thune and Johnson reveal strategy to bypass Democrats and secure border funding for the long term
Republican leaders are uniting behind President Trump’s fresh strategy to resolve the prolonged 47-day defunding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This new approach could mean that DHS remains unfunded for the duration of Trump’s presidency. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced on Wednesday that funding will occur along […]
Hollywood Worried as Iran Conflict Disrupts Middle East Funding to U.S.
Concerns Over Trump’s Iran Actions Impacting Arab Investment in Hollywood Executives in Hollywood are increasingly worried that President Donald Trump’s stance against Iran and the resulting turmoil in the Middle East could hinder Arab investments in American entertainment ventures. Significant funds have flowed from Gulf states into the U.S. entertainment industry. For instance, Qatar invested […]
Judge halts Trump’s order to cut funding for NPR and PBS
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Cuts to PBS and NPR A federal judge has intervened to prevent the Trump administration from cutting federal funding to PBS and NPR. This decision, made by U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss in Washington, D.C., ruled President Trump’s executive order aimed at these organizations as unlawful. Judge Moss, appointed during […]
Half of US states may face a loss of $23 billion in education funding.
Potential Loss of Education Funding for States A recent analysis indicates that states opting out of the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) may miss out on nearly $23 billion in education funding over the next three years. This finding comes from the America First Institute for Policy Studies. In an effort to illustrate these possible […]
Steve Milloy: Cut Funding to the National Academy of Sciences
National Academy of Sciences Challenges Trump’s Energy Plan The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is actively opposing Trump’s significant energy strategy. Many believe it’s definitely time for the Trump administration to cut funding to groups that are against fossil fuels and nuclear energy, and perhaps to challenge their reliance on left-leaning financial backers who support […]
Guide to expectations for DHS funding when the Senate convenes on Monday
House to Vote on DHS Funding Measure House Republicans are set to introduce their own Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spending bill, according to reports. The Senate is expected to revisit the situation on Monday morning, as the House passed a short-term funding plan for DHS late Friday night. The Senate session is scheduled for […]