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Federal judge orders halt to Trump admin’s CFPB terminations

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Federal judge orders halt to Trump admin’s CFPB terminations

A Washington, D.C.-based federal judge on Friday temporarily halted the Trump administration's planned mass layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protections Bureau (CFPB), shortly after an appeals court narrowed her earlier injunction.U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson's order temporarily blocks the terminations, which would have slashed the bureau's workforce by roughly 90%, as she weighs whether the planned layoffs violate her earlier injunction. Her order comes after plaintiffs in the case, which […]

todayApril 18, 2025 1

ICE dispels rumors about viral video showing agents smashing window to arrest illegal

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ICE dispels rumors about viral video showing agents smashing window to arrest illegal

After a video showing federal agents smashing a car window to arrest an illegal immigrant went viral online, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is dispelling rumors about both the agent involved and the detainee.The arrest was carried out by Boston ICE officials and took place in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on Monday. The footage, which the detainee’s wife took from the inside of a car, shows two federal agents attempting to speak […]

todayApril 18, 2025 1

Despite Trump’s order, a surprising number of DEI programs remain ‘active’ at colleges and universities

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Despite Trump’s order, a surprising number of DEI programs remain ‘active’ at colleges and universities

A new investigation tracking the current state of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at colleges and universities from conservative nonprofit Defending Education found that there are still 383 "currently active" DEI offices and programs, with 243 universities maintaining institution-wide DEI offices or programming.Defending Education, formerly known as Parents Defending Education, is a nationwide grassroots organization that works to "fight indoctrination in classrooms and on campus to promote the reestablishment of […]

todayApril 18, 2025 1

Mullin shares update on son from Mayo Clinic amid family health challenges

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Mullin shares update on son from Mayo Clinic amid family health challenges

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., shared a health update regarding his son, Andrew, who has been at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., as doctors try to determine the cause of a possible mystery illness.Mullin, whose eyes were bruised — presumably from surgery — announced on Friday that Andrew was set to undergo two procedures. Andrew said in the video that he wanted to be fully sedated, but the Mayo Clinic […]

todayApril 18, 2025 1

Dr. Oz young family member faints during Trump’s remarks at White House swearing-in ceremony

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Dr. Oz young family member faints during Trump’s remarks at White House swearing-in ceremony

A young girl collapsed near the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump spoke during a Friday swearing-in ceremony for former heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, who rushed over to assist the child. A White House official confirmed to Fox News Digital that the girl was a family member of Oz's who fainted during the ceremony and that she has recovered. Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. […]

todayApril 18, 2025

‘Light on the truth’: Gabbard announces RFK files released months after Trump’s order

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‘Light on the truth’: Gabbard announces RFK files released months after Trump’s order

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard announced the release of the first batch of Robert F. Kennedy assassination files on Friday after teasing the news earlier this month. "Nearly 60 years after the tragic assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, the American people will, for the first time, have the opportunity to review the federal government’s investigation thanks to the leadership of President Trump," Gabbard said in a statement released. […]

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Top GOP lawmaker, Hochul trade barbs amid speculation Trump ally is jumping in gubernatorial race

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Top GOP lawmaker, Hochul trade barbs amid speculation Trump ally is jumping in gubernatorial race

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., have already begun trading barbs in the 2026 gubernatorial race amid reports that the Republican congresswoman is considering a run.When asked about Stefanik’s potential bid, the Democrat responded by saying she’s heard from "people in the North Country" concerned about Trump’s tariffs policies and how that will impact the region, particularly with its relationship with Canada."So, no matter who the […]

todayApril 18, 2025 1

Supreme Court poised to make major decision that could set limits on the power of district judges

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Supreme Court poised to make major decision that could set limits on the power of district judges

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the Trump administration’s challenge to judges issuing nationwide injunctions, setting a date for a case that could have a major impact on the president’s ability to carry out his agenda as well as on the entire country.  This comes after three federal judges issued separate nationwide injunctions blocking an executive order by President Donald Trump ending birthright citizenship for the children of illegal […]

todayApril 17, 2025

Justice Kagan denies emergency appeal to halt deportation of Mexican nationals claiming asylum from cartel

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Justice Kagan denies emergency appeal to halt deportation of Mexican nationals claiming asylum from cartel

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on Wednesday denied an emergency appeal by four Mexican nationals facing deportation. The request asked the court to temporarily block their removal so they could file a formal petition for review. Kagan denied the application without comment and did not refer the matter to her colleagues on the court.The petitioners, Fabian Lagunas Espinoza, Maria Angelica Flores Ulloa and their two sons, were ordered to report to […]

todayApril 17, 2025