The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for potential race and gender discrimination in its hiring practices. The investigation focuses on a DHS policy requiring justification for hiring non-underrepresented candidates. DHS maintains it complies with all laws, citing a 1987 state law mandating...
Five Florida lawmakers sued Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging he illegally blocked their access to a new immigration detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." The lawmakers, arguing DeSantis overstepped his authority, claim the governor's actions violated their legislative oversight rights. DeSantis' administration has countered that the lawsuit is frivolous and...
President Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting August 1st, and blanket 15-20% tariffs on other countries without prior trade agreements. This follows threats of tariffs on over 20 countries and a 200% levy on pharmaceuticals. The Canadian dollar fell, and US stock futures declined following...
Fox News reports on the Secret Service suspending six agents protecting Trump, a federal crackdown on a violent migrant gang in New York, and a resolution to a migrant standoff. Other headlines include Trump's announcement of a new role for Sean Duffy, a tunnel collapse in Los Angeles, and...
President Trump will visit Texas on Friday to assess the damage from catastrophic floods that have killed over 100. The trip aims to showcase search-and-rescue efforts and counter criticism of the administration's emergency response. The flooding has spurred scrutiny of warning systems and FEMA's response, which faced bureaucratic...
The Trump administration is restricting undocumented immigrants from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program. This is part of a broader effort to limit access to federal benefits for immigrants lacking legal status. The move reclassifies Head Start and similar programs as federal public benefits, excluding undocumented...
The State Department will soon begin firing up to 1,873 employees as part of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's reorganization plan, following a Supreme Court ruling. The cuts, impacting over 300 offices, have demoralized staff. Opponents argue the firings are detrimental at a time of global instability....
The State Department will soon begin widespread layoffs, affecting nearly 2,000 employees after a Supreme Court ruling overturned a court injunction. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's reorganization plan will eliminate or consolidate hundreds of offices, resulting in a targeted reduction of the domestic workforce. Layoffs will impact various...
The Trump administration intensified its attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of breaking laws and lying to Congress regarding a $2.5 billion headquarters renovation. OMB Director Russell Vought publicly criticized Powell's management, echoing President Trump's previous insults and calls for Powell's resignation. While the Fed...
US Senate and House Republican leaders plan to advance a bill imposing stricter sanctions on Russia and those buying its fossil fuels. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by Senators Graham and Blumenthal, proposes a 500% tariff on imports from countries continuing to purchase Russian oil and raw materials. While President...
