Federal Goal to Avoid Fragmented Oversight President Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order that sets one artificial intelligence regulatory standard for the entire country. He argues that companies cannot operate efficiently if they must seek approvals in every state whenever launching a new AI capability. His message signals a desire for more centralized oversight as businesses race…
The United States faces one of its most prolonged federal shutdowns in history, inching closer to surpassing the 35-day record set during President Donald Trump’s first term. As both parties dig in, the effects ripple across federal workers, essential services, and the broader economy. Democrats demand protections for Americans at risk of losing healthcare coverage, while the Trump administration leverages…
Push to Shrink the Federal Workforce The Trump administration is moving to eliminate thousands of federal jobs as part of its strategy during the ongoing government shutdown. Budget Director Russell Vought said the White House intends to use the funding lapse as a chance to “shutter the bureaucracy” and make long-term cuts across multiple agencies. Speaking on a conservative talk…
President Donald Trump arrived in Egypt on Monday for a global summit on Gaza’s future, continuing his push for peace in the Middle East after celebrating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The visit follows his speech at the Knesset in Jerusalem earlier in the day and comes at a fragile but hopeful time after two years of war.…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a stark warning Thursday to air traffic controllers who are reportedly calling out sick in protest of the ongoing government shutdown, saying that those who fail to report to work risk losing their jobs. Speaking on Fox Business’ Varney & Co., Duffy made clear that the Department of Transportation (DOT) would not tolerate unapproved absences.…
Democrats Tie Reopening to ACA Subsidies As the U.S. government shutdown stretches into its second week, Democrats are digging in on health care as their central demand. They are pushing for an extension of subsidies tied to the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, first enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, to prevent millions of Americans from facing premium increases in the new…
Historic Settlement Ends Years of Litigation The Chicago City Council has unanimously approved a $90 million settlement to resolve nearly 200 civil rights lawsuits tied to one of the city’s most notorious police misconduct scandals. The agreement closes 176 cases involving 180 individuals who were wrongfully convicted, collectively spending close to 200 years behind bars for crimes they did not…
