Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Monday that she has revoked the security clearances of several high-ranking officials from the Biden administration. The decision, made at the directive of President Donald Trump, affects former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and former Deputy […]
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Department of Education Fires Over 1,300 Employees in Historic Workforce Reduction
In a sweeping move announced Tuesday evening, the U.S. Department of Education laid off 1,315 employees, effectively slashing its workforce by nearly 50%. The layoffs, described as a “reduction in force” (RIF), began at 6 p.m. and will leave the department with approximately 2,183 employees, down from the 4,133 staff […]
US Stock Market Plunges Amid Recession Fears and Tariff Uncertainty
The US stock market experienced its worst day of 2025 on Monday, with major indices plummeting as investors grappled with growing concerns over a potential recession and the impact of President Trump’s trade policies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 890 points, or 2.1%, to close at 41,911.71, while […]
CBS Urges FCC to Reject Complaint Over ’60 Minutes’ Harris Interview
CBS has formally requested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) dismiss a complaint filed regarding a ’60 Minutes’ interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The complaint alleges that the network violated FCC rules by airing the interview without providing equal time to opposing viewpoints. CBS argued that the interview, which was […]
Illinois Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Combat Food Deserts and Expand Grocery Access
The Illinois General Assembly has put forward a new bill to address food deserts throughout the state. House Bill 1607, introduced by Rep. Sonya M. Harper calls for the establishment of the Commission on Eliminating Food Deserts. This commission will evaluate existing state initiatives, provide policy recommendations, and advise the […]
Protect Veteran Jobs Act Aims to Reinstate Thousands of Fired Federal Employees with Military Service
Democratic Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the Protect Veteran Jobs Act today, seeking to reinstate thousands of veterans dismissed without cause during the Trump administration’s ongoing restructuring of government agencies. The legislation is similar to a bill by Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA). Both bills target veterans […]
White House Announces Changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
In a recent executive order, the White House has announced significant changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, aiming to redefine what constitutes “public service” and exclude organizations involved in illegal activities from eligibility. Established by Congress in 2007, the PSLF Program was designed to encourage individuals to […]
Supreme Court Denies Trump Administration’s Bid to Halt $2 Billion Foreign Aid Payment, Upholding District Court Order
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s emergency request to block a federal judge’s order requiring the release of nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid funds on March 5. The 5-4 ruling, issued without detailed analysis, permits the continuation of payments to contractors and nonprofits for work completed […]
Supreme Court Limits EPA Authority in Water Pollution Permits, Siding with San Francisco
4o In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court sided with the City and County of San Francisco in a case against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), restricting the agency’s authority to impose certain conditions in water pollution permits. The decision, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, held that the […]
Trump Suspends Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Goods—Again, but Uncertainty Remains
In a pattern reminiscent of previous trade actions, the Trump administration has once again suspended tariffs on certain Canadian and Mexican goods, mere days after their implementation. This temporary reprieve is set to last until April 2, with uncertainty looming over whether the tariffs will be reinstated at that time. […]