Over 150,000 federal workers have accepted a "Fork in the Road" buyout offer, resigning with pay and benefits. Former USDA employee Stephani Cherkaoui describes the offer as fair for individuals but detrimental to taxpayers. Many, like Cherkaoui and a Transportation Department data analyst, express regret and fear job...
Robert Johnson, a former corrections officer shot by an inmate, has spent 15 years advocating for the use of cell phone jammers in prisons. Despite resistance from wireless industry groups, the FCC is set to vote on a proposal that could allow state prisons to use jamming technology to combat...
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, into law. This landmark legislation mandates transparency and safety incident reporting for leading AI companies, aiming to regulate cutting-edge AI models. The law, the first of its kind in the U.S., is expected to influence...
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are set to address hundreds of U.S. military officials in person, a gathering that has sparked widespread speculation due to its suddenness, scale, and lack of public explanation. Top commanders from around the globe were summoned to a Virginia base. Experts note the...
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has dismissed his prime minister and the entire government following days of deadly Gen Z-led protests against unreliable electricity and water supplies. Thousands took to the streets, leading to a violent response from security forces, with the UN reporting 22 deaths and over 100 injured. Rajoelina...
Former President Donald Trump is suggesting a criminal investigation into FBI Director Christopher Wray, based on a false claim that FBI agents infiltrated the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Trump shared this unsubstantiated report on social media, contrasting it with Wray's previous statements. This follows the indictment of former FBI Director...
Democrats believe President Trump may agree to a deal on Obamacare subsidies, even if it means a government shutdown first. Following a White House meeting, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer indicated Trump seemed open to extending key subsidies, expressing concern over potential price hikes for millions. While Democrats felt a...
President Trump's deployment of federal law enforcement and National Guard troops to cities like Chicago, Portland, and Memphis is facing strong opposition from local leaders and residents. Concerns include accusations of discriminatory tactics, "photo opportunities," and the escalation of tensions. Cities are exploring legal challenges and expressing worries about community...
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to eliminate 532 jobs at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth ruled the agency cannot implement the reduction in force, preserving the status quo. The judge cited "concerning disrespect" towards...
A potential government shutdown by October 1 could delay pay for active-duty service members and essential civilian defense personnel. While government employees are guaranteed back pay, military members require separate legislation to ensure timely payments during a shutdown. A bill to address this is unlikely to pass before the deadline....
