Judge halts new Trump rules for public transport and homelessness funding.
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot impose new conditions tied to its agenda on specific grants for mass transit and homeless services. This decision, announced on Wednesday, affects local governments from Seattle to New York City, which have been challenging these conditions worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Judge Barbara Rothstein, […]
Court rules that migrants in the US should be given an opportunity to contest their deportations to Libya.
WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that deporting immigrants without allowing them to contest a court order is a violation of the law. This statement was made following reports that immigration officials planned to send individuals to Libya, a country known for human rights violations. Judge Brian E. Murphy, a US District Judge […]
Bessent talks about rules for digital assets.
Insights on Digital Asset Regulation from the Treasury Department During a Congressional hearing on Wednesday, Scott Bescent from the Treasury Department shared the administration’s approach to regulating the digital asset sector. His testimony focused on the international financial landscape, highlighting hopes that the digital asset industry will establish a strong foothold in the U.S. and […]
Court rules on military ban for transgender individuals
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, reversing a lower court’s decision that had temporarily halted the Pentagon’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. In a swift order on Tuesday, the High Court effectively backed the administration’s aim to counter the diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda embraced by the Biden […]
New Setback for Trump Administration as Judge Rules to Allow 12,000 Refugees.
A judge has instructed President Donald Trump’s administration to take action regarding its impact on immigration policy in the U.S. This order adds clarity to the restrictions from the Court of Appeals, which had allowed the administration to halt the hospitalization process for refugees, yet mandated that individuals already recognized as refugees in their travel […]
Rent Board’s rules on lease increases won’t help tenants, according to landlords.
Recently, the Rent Guidelines Committee moved closer to harming the housing market by proposing rent increases that fall below what landlords need to cover their costs. Most members, appointed by Mayor Eric Adams, have tentatively approved rent hikes of 1.75% to 4.75% for two-year leases, and 4.75% to 7.75% for one-year leases. The board is […]
Mother of autistic son facing £10,000 debt after exceeding DWP rules by £1.92 weekly | Carers
The letter arrived three weeks after Christmas, and Gai Shahar and his wife Oksana exchanged looks of stunned disbelief. They had been following reports about a scandal linked to caregiver allowances that had left many families struggling with debts and criminal records. But they thought they were safe from it. Reading the letter, which was […]
Liz Weston: Apologies, but dependent relatives are not considered valid changes to home sales exclusion rules – OregonLive.com
Dear Liz: I lived at home for quite a while—around 45 years. During that time, my daughter and her family moved in because of the 2008 financial crisis. I haven’t charged her rent, which I guess seemed reasonable at the time. However, I relocated five years ago, and they’re still living there without paying rent. […]
Rules based on feelings are ineffective — policies should be grounded in facts and data.
When it comes to public discussions about science, it often feels like narratives are influenced more by incentives than by hard data. This reliance on storytelling, rather than evidence, can stifle innovations that could genuinely address pressing problems. The consequences of this can be serious, endangering public safety and undermining trust in scientific endeavors. Take, […]
New airport rules tracking Americans without consent?
The ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-hosts discuss controversial new airport security rules and growing concerns about personal … source