Large urban school district faces possible federal funding reductions to promote transgender beliefs and diversity initiatives.
Philadelphia School District Celebrates Transgender Awareness Week Amid Controversy In the face of the Trump administration’s directive against “radical indoctrination” in public schools across the country, Pennsylvania’s largest school district is marking “Transgender Awareness Week.” The Philadelphia School District, which caters to over 100,000 students from preschool to grade 12, acknowledged the week on social […]
Senate works through challenging rules to approve government shutdown funding measure
Senate Moves Forward on Spending Bill Amid Shutdown Concerns The Senate did not delay the final vote on a temporary spending bill intended to end the government shutdown. You might have assumed they would, especially after the Senate managed to overcome a filibuster just before 11 p.m. on a recent Sunday night. So, why didn’t […]
Why cutting funding for Planned Parenthood distracts from the true issues
In the three years following the government collapse, pro-life organizations associated with Roe vs. Wade have been looking to establish new national objectives. They appear to have settled on a controversial strategy: aiming for the permanent defunding of family planning systems. This shift is a far cry from their original intent. Any conservative can recall […]
Freedom Caucus Members Support Russ Vought’s Action to Stop Illegal Funding by the Fed
Accountability in Financial Oversight Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, Andy Harris (R-Md.), along with Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.), voiced their support for Russ Vought, the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). They aim to bring accountability to the American people by halting unauthorized financing through the Federal Reserve. Recently, the CFPB […]
House Approves Funding Bill to Conclude the Longest Shutdown Ever
The federal government will restart operations Thursday morning following the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The House approved the Senate’s revised continuing resolution (CR) late Wednesday, marking the 45th day of the shutdown that began on October 1. The vote concluded at 222-209, with six Democrats siding with Republicans and two Republicans voting against their […]
FX Today: Markets stable as investors watch US government funding decision
The US dollar (USD) is feeling the pressure as investors shift to a risk-on approach with a vote on short-term funding for the US government looming. This vote in the U.S. House of Representatives is expected during the night session. If it passes, we might see a renewed appetite for risk, as many investors are […]
Skims reaches a valuation of $5 billion following recent funding.
Skims Hits $5 Billion Valuation Amid Expansion Plans Kim Kardashian’s brand Skims has reached an impressive valuation of $5 billion as the company actively seeks to broaden its retail presence globally. In its most recent funding round, Skims secured $225 million, a significant increase from its valuation of $4 billion just two years prior, as […]
Court will hear arguments on reducing Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood
Federal Appeals Court to Review Medicaid Funding Law A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments on Wednesday regarding a law enacted in July that cut off Medicaid funding for family planning services. This decision is under scrutiny as legal challenges proceed. This law, part of President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and spending cuts […]
Judge to consider arguments regarding law that reduces Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood
Legal Proceedings on Medicaid Funding for Family Planning A federal judge is expected to consider arguments on Wednesday regarding a spending law enacted in July that terminates Medicaid reimbursements for family planning services. This law could remain effective while legal disputes continue. Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion services and receives over $800,000 a year from […]
Forex Today: Markets look forward to Fed remarks and US House decision on funding bill
Here’s the latest for Wednesday, November 12th. The United States dollar (USD) had a tough time finding demand on Tuesday but saw some stabilization early on Wednesday. With no major economic data due for release, investors are likely to focus on comments from Federal Reserve officials and the upcoming House vote on a funding bill […]