Senate funding bill passes challenge as January 30 shutdown deadline approaches
Senate Advances Key Spending Legislation The Senate has taken significant steps toward finalizing a three-bill spending package, overcoming key procedural challenges on Thursday, with voting to follow later in the day. Just months after experiencing the longest government shutdown in history, lawmakers are scrambling to prevent another partial shutdown, facing a deadline of January 30. […]
House approves spending bill as progressives push back on DHS funding due to ICE issues
House Passes $80 Billion Spending Package The House of Representatives approved a spending package of nearly $80 billion on Wednesday night, marking a significant step toward preventing a government shutdown later this month. This package merges two of Congress’ twelve annual spending bills, commonly referred to as a “minibus.” It includes allocations for the Department […]
Maryland Episcopal Diocese invites applications for reparations funding
Episcopal Diocese of Maryland Initiates Reparations Efforts The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland has announced its intention to focus on “building the Black community” through reparations that aim to tackle what it describes as “systemic racism.” This initiative involves opening applications for the fifth round of compensation grants, which will be detailed on Wednesday. The statement […]
Zohran Mamdani reinforces support for NYC as a ‘sanctuary city’ and pledges to challenge Trump’s funding threat.
Mayor Mamdani Defends Sanctuary City Status Amid Federal Funding Threats Mayor Zoran Mamdani reaffirmed New York City’s commitment to its “sanctuary city” designation following President Trump’s announcement to cut federal funding over such policies. His response was clear: “Our values and laws are not bargaining chips.” He expressed this sentiment in a message on social […]
ACLU Withdraws Lawsuit After Trump Administration Reinstated Millions in Funding for Planned Parenthood
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has officially withdrawn its lawsuit against the Trump administration following the quiet return of tens of millions of dollars to Planned Parenthood by federal authorities. In December, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed that Title X funding had been reinstated for the largest abortion providers in […]
Hochul increases subway safety funding by $77 million, supporting a plan to address NYC ‘super speeders’
Governor Hochul Announces Subway Safety Fund Increase ALBANY — During her State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul revealed a $77 million boost to the subway safety fund. This increase supports a strategy to sanction “superspeeders” while also incentivizing transit advocates to tackle driver behavior. Hochul expressed her backing for a pilot initiative aimed […]
Trump announces plans to reduce federal funding for sanctuary cities and states starting in three weeks
Trump Plans to Cut Federal Funds for Sanctuary Cities President Donald Trump has announced his intention to halt federal funding for sanctuary cities and states by early February. In a recent address at the Detroit Economic Club, he expressed his views on the matter. During his speech, Trump asserted, “We don’t pay anyone to support […]
Ilhan Omar and almost 100 Democrats declare they will not support immigration enforcement funding
Calls to Defund ICE by Democratic Representatives Representative Ilhan Omar from Minnesota, along with approximately 100 other congressional members, is advocating for the defunding of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by ICE agents on January 7. Funding for the Department of Homeland […]
Trump Announces He Will Stop Funding to Sanctuary Cities
Trump’s Plan to Cut Federal Funding to Sanctuary Jurisdictions President Donald Trump has announced plans to halt federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions across the United States, starting in February. During a speech at the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday, he stated that all federal payments would be suspended for city and state governments that limit […]
Trump announces plans to cut funding to sanctuary cities starting February 1
Trump to Halt Federal Payments to Sanctuary Cities President Donald Trump announced that his administration would cease federal funding to sanctuary cities and states starting February 1. He cited these jurisdictions as places that protect criminals and contribute to issues like fraud and crime. During a speech at the Detroit Economic Club, Trump explained that […]