The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled a major restructuring initiative that will eliminate 20,000 jobs. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlined the plan, which will reduce the department’s workforce from 82,000 to 62,000 employees. This reduction includes 10,000 layoffs and an additional 10,000 voluntary […]
Since reassuming office on January 20, President Donald Trump has spent nearly every weekend at one of his golf resorts, particularly his West Palm Beach course near Mar-a-Lago. A HuffPost analysis of a 2019 Government Accountability Office report estimates that Trump’s second-term golf outings have cost $26,127,531 to date. These […]
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, titled Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court, has sent shockwaves through the legal community. The directive, signed on March 22, 2025, aims to hold attorneys and law firms accountable for actions deemed unethical or frivolous, particularly in cases involving litigation […]
23andMe, the prominent direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, sparking significant concerns about the future of its customers’ sensitive genetic data. The filing aims to facilitate a court-supervised sale of the company’s assets while addressing mounting financial and legal challenges, including liabilities from a major data […]
President Donald Trump’s ambitious “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative is rapidly gaining momentum within the Pentagon, with military officials scrambling to develop a nationwide shield designed to protect the entire United States from long-range missile attacks. The project, which faces significant technical and financial hurdles, has been designated as a […]
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced significant updates to its identity proofing and direct deposit processing procedures. Starting March 31, 2025, the SSA will enforce stricter identity proofing protocols for benefit claims and direct deposit changes. Beneficiaries and applicants who cannot verify their identity online through their “My Social […]
The United States District Court for the District of Maryland has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) in a case involving the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, and others against the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The order, issued on […]
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign promise to return educational authority to state and local governments. While the order has generated significant attention, its immediate effects remain uncertain as only Congress has the authority to fully abolish a […]
The Federal Reserve announced its latest monetary policy decision, opting to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% to 4.50%. This decision reflects the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) ongoing efforts to balance its dual mandate of maximum employment and stable inflation, which remains elevated above the long-term […]
A federal court in Washington, D.C., Ana Reyes, has granted a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military. The ruling, issued on March 18, 2025, halts the implementation of the ban pending further litigation. The court’s decision was in response […]
