The past few months have been a rollercoaster for federal workers. Tens of thousands have been abruptly let go, only to be rehired days or weeks later. This whiplash effect has left many in a state of confusion and uncertainty. The chaos began with a push to cut costs and streamline government operations. However, the methods used have been anything but smooth. Prob...
The past 100 days have witnessed a swift and sweeping reversal of environmental protections in the US. This administration has taken 145 actions to undo rules that safeguard clean air, water, and climate stability. This is more than what was done in the entire first term. This rapid pace of change has left many experts and activists concerned. The actions target ...
The White House is taking a strong stand against sanctuary cities. The President is expected to sign an executive order. This order will target places that limit their help with immigration rules. The order will make the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security find these places. They will look for cities, states, and counties that do not work with the federa...
Three judges in different states recently stepped in to stop a federal push to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools. This means the U. S. Department of Education can't take away federal funds from schools that don't follow the new rules, at least for now. The judges argued that the federal government overreached by trying to control what s...
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow a ban on transgender people in the military. This request comes after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked the policy nationwide. The administration argues that the delay in implementing the ban is too long and harms military readiness. The court has given lawyers for the service members challenging...
A group of twelve states took a stand against the federal government. They filed a lawsuit. The reason? They believe the government is breaking the rules by raising taxes through tariffs. These tariffs were put in place using a law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This law gives the president power in times of crisis. But these states argue tha...
The 100-day mark of President Trump's second term has brought mixed reviews from the American public. The President is getting a thumbs down from 60% of the people. This is a drop of 7% since February. The economy is a big worry. More people now think the economy will be worse in a year. This is up from 37% in February. The President's handling of the economy h...
After a long pause, the Education Department is set to restart the collection process for overdue student loans. May 5th is the date when the hammer will drop. Borrowers who have fallen behind might soon find themselves dealing with debt collectors or being signed up for income-based repayment plans. This news comes as a wake-up call for many who have been enjoying a...
The highest court in the land has stepped in to pause the removal of Venezuelans from a detention center in Texas. This move comes after a push from the American Civil Liberties Union, which argued that the individuals in question were being rushed out of the country without proper legal procedures. The Supreme Court's decision is a temporary halt, but it's signific...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in a tough spot. A federal judge has put a hold on a plan to fire a huge chunk of its staff. This move comes from the Trump administration, which has been trying to reshape the bureau since taking office. The CFPB was created after the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers from fraud and shady practices. But the...