Kentucky Floods Kill 8, More Extreme Weather Ahead For US
President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency for Kentucky on Sunday afternoon, allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with relief efforts.
14 States Sue Trump And Musk, Challenge Constitutionality Of DOGE
The lawsuit, led by the Democratic attorneys general from Arizona, Michigan, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and New Mexico, argue that Trump violated the Appointments Clause of the Constitution by creating DOGE without approval from Congress.
TikTok Returns To Apple, Google US App Stores After Nearly A Month As Trump Halts Ban
President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the deadline for ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. operations by 75 days.
Trump's Halt On CFPB Raises Big Concerns: Will Key Consumer Protections Survive?
Founded in 2011 after the 2008 financial crisis, the CFPB is tasked with regulating consumer finance, including overseeing credit card companies, mortgage lenders, and debt collectors.
Pam Bondi Leads DOJ Lawsuit Challenging New York's 'Tip-Off' Immigration Provision
Bondi told reporters Wednesday that this provision required the Department of Motor Vehicles to notify undocumented immigrants when federal agencies requested their information.
Musk's DOGE Terminates $881M In Education Funding, Impacting Key Research
DOGE, headed by Elon Musk, announced the termination of 89 contracts, totaling $881 million, and 29 "DEI training grants," which amounted to $101 million.
SBA Layoff Chaos: Agency Sends, Retracts, Then Confirms Termination Notices
The new emails informed the staff that their employment was being ended immediately, replacing the earlier draft termination letters, which had stated their departures would take effect on Feb. 21.
Elon Musk, DOGE Team's Access To Sensitive Student Loan Data Raises Alarms: What's At Risk?
Democrats and student loan borrowers worry this access may violate federal privacy laws. However, even if the access was unlawful, borrowers were unlikely to see any relief.
New York State Bans DeepSeek On Government Devices Over Privacy, Surveillance Concerns
Governor Kathy Hochul orders ban, citing national security concerns.
Trump Declares Feb. 9 'Gulf of America Day'
Trump's decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico is part of his broader effort to "restore names that celebrate American greatness."
Trump Order Production Of 'Wasteful' Penny To Cease
According to the U.S. Mint, the production of nearly 3.2 billion pennies in the 2024 fiscal year resulted in a loss of $85.3 million.
USAID Unions Sue Trump Administration, Citing 'Unconstitutional Actions'
The lawsuit names President Donald Trump, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and their departments as defendants.
Trump Fires FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub; She Calls It Illegal
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002, Weintraub has served on the FEC for over two decades.
Only 40,000 Federal Workers Take Trump-Musk Retirement Offer As Deadline Nears
The Office of Personnel Management has warned that employees who do not take the deal may face layoffs, restructurings, or reductions in force.
Texas Democrat Al Green Pushes For Trump's Impeachment Over 'Take Over Gaza' Remarks
Democrats, including Green compared Trump's proposal to "take over" Gaza to "ethnic cleansing," warning that his comments would only heighten tensions in an already unstable situation.
CIA Becomes First Major Security Agency To Offer Workforce Buyouts
A CIA spokesperson revealed that the buyout offers gave federal employees the option to resign in exchange for about eight months of pay and benefits.
US Navy Successfully Tests HELIOS Laser Weapon Aboard USS Preble: Report
A report from the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation included an undated photo showing a streak of white light beaming out from the USS Preble destroyer in the middle of the ocean.
Treasury Faces Legal Challenge Over Data-Sharing Deal With Musk's DOGE
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, followed reports that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the data-sharing arrangement with Elon Musk-led DOGE, last weekend.
Rubio Secures Unprecedented Deal With El Salvador To House Criminals Deported From US
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the deal includes an offer from Bukele to house dangerous criminals who are American citizens or legal residents, within Salvadoran prisons.
Maximize Your Social Security Payout After Claiming Benefits: Here Are 3 Smart Strategies
Even though Social Security stops adjusting past earnings for inflation after age 60, fortunately, older workers still have opportunities to boost their benefits.
USAID Crisis: Musk Says Trump Agreed To 'Shut It Down' After Officials Blocked DOGE Access
The USAID Director of Security John Voorhees and his deputy, Brian McGill believed they were legally bound to deny access to the restricted material, as the inspection team lacked the required security clearance.
OpenAI Targets $340B Valuation In New Funding Round
Global tech investor SoftBank Group is in discussions to lead the round, with plans to contribute between $15 billion and $25 billion.
Federal Unions Urge Workers To 'Say NO' To Trump's Deferred Resignation Offer: 'Riddled With Inconsistencies And Uncertainties
The Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" email offers federal employees the option to stay on payroll until Sept. 30 without working in person.
Trump's First Law: What The Laken Riley Act Means For Immigration And Crime
New law mandates detention of illegal immigrants accused of serious crimes, regardless of whether they have been convicted.
Trump Administration Says No More Condoms For Gaza, Halts $50 Million Funding
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the expense a "preposterous waste of taxpayer money" and underscored that it did not align with the administration's "America First" policy.
Lay's Classic Potato Chips Recall Upgraded To 'Class I' By FDA Due To Milk Allergen
According to the FDA, "Class I" level recalls are used when there is "reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
First H5N9 Case Reported In US After Deadly Bird Flu Hits California Duck Farm
New outbreak reported on duck farm in Merced County, California.
DeepSeek AI Startup Claims 'Malicious Attacks', Temporarily Limits User Registrations
The company's AI Assistant topped the charts on Apple's App Store in the U.S. this week.
Expecting An IRS Refund? Here's When To Expect It And How To Track It
As tax season kicks off on Monday, many Americans are looking forward to refunds.
2025 Layoffs: Meta, Microsoft, And BlackRock Join The Trend Amid AI Shift
While workforce cuts raise concerns, the tech sector is poised for significant growth, with jobs in big data, fintech, and AI expected to double by 2030.