Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan voiced concern over escalating threats against the judiciary, urging judges to remain steadfast in upholding the rule of law despite criticism. She acknowledged the increased frequency of harsh criticism, particularly following President Trump's vocal attacks on judges who ruled against his administration. Kagan...
Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy informed President Trump in May that his name appeared in government files on Jeffrey Epstein. The officials decided against releasing additional documents due to child pornography and victim information. Trump deferred to the DOJ's decision. The DOJ and FBI stated their...
The USDA announced a major reorganization plan, relocating over half its Washington, D.C. workforce to five regional hubs across the country: Raleigh, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Fort Collins, and Salt Lake City. This move, coupled with over 15,000 employees accepting early retirement or deferred resignation offers, aims to reduce costs...
A federal appeals court overturned a $5 million arbitration award against MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. Software engineer Robert Zeidman won the award after challenging Lindell's claims of Chinese election interference. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the arbitration panel overstepped its authority in interpreting the contest rules. Lindell,...
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel criticized New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani for his failure to unequivocally condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada." While Palestinians view the phrase as a liberation cry, many Jews see it as inciting violence. Mamdani initially defended the...
RNC Chair Michael Whatley will run for the North Carolina Senate seat in the 2026 midterms, with President Trump's full backing. This follows Senator Thom Tillis's announcement that he won't seek re-election. Lara Trump, initially considered a strong contender, has withdrawn from the race. Whatley and former...
Columbia University will pay $221 million to settle federal investigations into antisemitism and employment practices. The settlement includes a $200 million payment over three years to resolve antisemitism allegations and $21 million to the EEOC. This agreement reinstates the majority of the university's $400 million in federal funding,...
The State Department eliminated its top South China Sea experts and shut down a key Indo-Pacific security office, despite administration claims of prioritizing countering Beijing. This move, part of a larger reorganization, has left gaps in critical regional knowledge and experience. Fired employees, many with outstanding performance reviews,...
A potential legal battle is brewing in New Jersey over the replacement of US Attorney Alina Habba. Desiree Grace, chosen by federal judges, was fired by the Justice Department after her appointment. Grace plans to assume the role despite Attorney General Pam Bondi's objections, arguing the appointment was merit-based...
The Trump administration's EPA proposes to overturn the 2009 endangerment finding, which established that greenhouse gases endanger public health and thus can be regulated under the Clean Air Act. This decision, currently under White House review, would undermine numerous climate policies and potentially eliminate regulations on greenhouse gas emissions...
