The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in a tight spot. Over 1, 400 of its employees were about to be shown the door. But a judge stepped in and said, "Not so fast. " The Trump administration wanted to cut about 90% of the agency's workforce. But Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington, D
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is facing a major overhaul. A significant number of its employees received termination notices. This move is part of a broader plan to reshape the agency, which was established to protect consumers from unfair financial practices. The CFPB has been ac
A major overhaul hit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently. Over 1, 400 workers were let go, leaving just around 200 employees. This move came after a federal judge's temporary order was overturned, allowing the terminations to proceed. The CFPB, created post-2008 financial crisis
The current health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has sparked controversy with his actions and statements regarding vaccines. He has been accused of undermining public confidence in vaccines, despite his initial support for them during his confirmation hearings. His department has made several m
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the health secretary, recently spoke to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff. He did not hold back. He accused the FDA of being too close to the industries it is supposed to regulate. He even called the FDA a "puppet" for these industries. This was his first big talk
The White House has sent a budget draft to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The draft is for the fiscal year 2026. It suggests big changes to space-related activities. This includes the Geostationary Extended Observations program. This program is set to launch a new generatio
The Trump White House recently shared its budget plan for NASA in 2026. This plan suggests a significant reduction in NASA's overall budget, with a massive cut to its science programs. The proposed budget would slash NASA's funding by about 20 percent, which amounts to a $5 billion reduction from it
The highest court in the land has stepped in to temporarily allow the Trump administration to remove two board members from independent agencies. This move hints at their potential backing for the president's desire to have more control over hiring and firing decisions. The court's chief, John Robe
The journey to becoming a Russian citizen is not easy for people from Tajikistan. It is not just about getting a passport. It is about fitting in and feeling like they belong. This is a big deal for many people who move to Russia from Tajikistan. They face many challenges. They must deal with rules
In a surprising move, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, dismissed the head of the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cyber Command, Air Force General Tim Haugh. This decision left many in the military and Congress puzzled, as no clear reasons were given. Haugh, who had a long car
