Trump prohibited from penalizing University of California for claimed discrimination, federal judge rules.
Court Rules Against Trump Administration’s Funding Cuts to University of California A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot impose fines on the University of California or cut its federal funding immediately due to claims of anti-Semitism and discrimination. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin issued a strong preliminary injunction late Friday, stating that […]
Frank Ricci: The GOP Needs to Take Bold Action on Senate Rules
Democrats’ Strategy and the Filibuster The Democrats’ approach seems to focus on shutting down the government under the guise of reinforcing the Affordable Care Act, which ultimately became financially unmanageable. But really, their underlying strategy appears to be stealing valuable time from the Trump administration. Regardless of one’s status—rich, poor, famous, or a bit forgotten—when […]
Chase introduces new welcome bonus rules for its no-annual-fee business cards.
Chase has quietly changed the rules for receiving welcome bonuses on two of its popular business credit cards that come with no annual fee. This shift is part of a broader trend by the issuer towards stricter policies, similar to what was seen with the Sapphire card family back in June. What’s changing? Starting now, […]
Retirement account limits for 2026 increase for savers due to new IRS rules
The IRS has decided to increase the 401(k) contribution limit to $24,500 for the year 2026. This change offers workers an extra $1,000 in tax-deferred savings. However, it appears that only a small fraction of employees actually utilize this maximum contribution. This increase was announced recently and applies to various retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), […]
Florida Surgeon General Tells Residents They Are Not Required to Follow Unpredictable Mask Rules
Florida’s Surgeon General on Mask and Vaccine Policies Florida’s Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo, recently reminded residents that they are not obliged to follow the sometimes arbitrary mask and vaccine mandates implemented by certain healthcare facilities as the U.S. enters the winter season. He pointed out that such requirements can only be enforced in “very specific […]
House Rules Committee moves forward with important legislation to prevent government shutdown
House Set to Vote on Reopening Government After Key Hurdle The House is set to vote on reopening the federal government on Wednesday, following the approval of a crucial funding bill this morning. A bipartisan agreement aimed at ending the ongoing 42-day government shutdown received the green light from the House Rules Committee on Wednesday […]
Court rules that the administration cannot block $4 billion in food assistance.
Federal Court Upholds Food Aid Decision Amid Government Shutdown A federal appeals court late Sunday supported a judge’s directive requiring President Donald Trump’s administration to fully fund this month’s food assistance for 42 million low-income Americans, despite the ongoing government shutdown. The Boston-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit chose not to interfere […]
Supreme Court Rules Trump Can Delay SNAP Funds During Shutdown
Supreme Court Blocks Food Stamp Benefits During Shutdown The Supreme Court delivered a win for President Trump on Friday by halting a lower court’s directive to provide full food stamp benefits to 42 million Americans amid the government shutdown. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson issued an administrative stay, temporarily freezing a Rhode Island federal judge’s order […]
Government Prioritizing Affordability by Reducing Rules and Regulations
Transportation Secretary Discusses Affordability Under Trump Administration Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently spoke with Breitbart News’ Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle about President Trump’s ambitions to revive the American Dream. Duffy emphasized that the administration is prioritizing affordability, particularly by reducing the burden of regulations. Boyle pointed out that while Democrats often claim to focus […]
Federal Appeals Court rules that Ohio school district cannot punish students for not using preferred pronouns of others
Federal Appeals Court Ruling on Student Pronoun Use A federal appeals court in Ohio has sided with the state’s fourth-largest school district, declaring that schools cannot discipline students for using biological pronouns or gender-related language, even if some find such language offensive. This ruling essentially means that students won’t face consequences for “misgendering” peers who […]