Former CDC director Susan Monarez alleges Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to politicize the agency by stacking the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) with vaccine skeptics and demanding pre-approval of their recommendations. Monarez, fired after 29 days, claims she was dismissed for prioritizing evidence over ideology....
The D.C. National Guard's active duty in Washington, D.C., has been extended until November 30th, impacting approximately 950 troops. President Trump retains the authority to shorten or lengthen this period. This extension simplifies logistics, ensuring continuous pay and benefits for the Guardsmen, many of whom have left civilian...
President Trump's attempts to deploy the National Guard to various cities face legal challenges. He's publicly pressured Illinois Governor Pritzker to request troops, while also suggesting sending them to New Orleans, where the governor welcomed the idea. A recent court ruling deemed Trump's June deployment in California illegal....
A federal appeals court temporarily blocked a lower court's order to close Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention facility. The Eleventh US Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay, halting the facility's shutdown pending appeal. The facility, criticized for its conditions and environmental impact, was rapidly constructed in the...
The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, prompted by referrals from the Federal Housing Finance Agency director. The investigation centers on allegations of mortgage fraud related to Cook's properties in Georgia, Michigan, and Massachusetts. These allegations, made by Bill Pulte,...
Following a shooting at a Minneapolis church, Justice Department officials are exploring proposals to restrict firearm ownership for transgender individuals. This stems from the alleged perpetrator's transgender identity and builds upon existing conservative viewpoints. The move is considered a significant escalation of the Trump administration's stance against transgender...
New York Attorney General Letitia James appealed a court ruling that overturned a $500 million penalty against Donald Trump and his company for business fraud. The Appellate Division voided the penalty, citing the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against excessive fines. James argues the fine, imposed for inflating real estate...
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release $11.5 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, deeming the administration's attempt to withhold the funds likely illegal. The judge issued a preliminary injunction, countering the administration's use of a rarely used 'pocket rescission' to avoid spending the money, including billions...
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's deployment of nearly 2,300 National Guard troops from seven states to Washington, D.C. Schwalb alleges the deployment, lasting since August 11th, is unlawful, exceeding presidential authority and violating the Home Rule Act. The lawsuit claims the troops'...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated two Ecuadorian gangs, Los Lobos and Los Choneros, as foreign terrorist organizations. This follows a U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan drug-running ship linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, sparking regional concerns about increased U.S. military intervention. The designation allows...
