A New Escalation Under Discussion The Trump administration is evaluating more aggressive measures aimed at forcing political change in Cuba, including the possibility of imposing a total blockade on oil imports to the island. The proposal is part of a broader internal debate over how far the United States should go to weaken Cuba’s communist government, which has been in…
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…
Funding Put on Hold The Trump administration has halted nearly $18 billion in federal funding for two of New York City’s largest infrastructure projects, citing concerns over diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The freeze affects the Hudson River Tunnel Project and the Second Avenue Subway expansion, according to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. Vought announced the move…
Federal Troops Ordered Into Portland The political and legal battle over the use of military forces in U.S. cities escalated this week after President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard troops under federal control. The order, signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, came as Oregon officials filed a lawsuit challenging the president’s move. Trump announced that…
Former FBI Director Under Legal Scrutiny Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to be indicted on criminal charges in federal court in Virginia, according to reports from MSNBC. Comey, who was dismissed by former President Donald Trump during his first term, has long been a target of Trump’s criticism and accusations. The potential indictment follows the sudden resignation of…
