White House threatens to permanent fire federal works in event of shutdown
Sept. 25 (UPI) -- The White House has warned federal workers there will be more mass firings if Congress is unable to agree on a…
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Just Cut Interest Rates. 3 Top Stocks to Buy Now.
These stocks will benefit in a big way from heightened economic activity. It wasn't a big surprise that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cut interest…
‘We’re not North Korea.’ Newsom signs bills to limit immigration raids at schools and unmask federal agents
In response to the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration raids that have roiled Southern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed a package of bills aimed…
Trump’s New York Times lawsuit dismissed by federal judge
Sept. 19 (UPI) -- A $15 billion lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against the New York Times was rejected by a federal judge Friday.…
Federal judge tosses Trump’s $15B defamation lawsuit against the New York Times
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida federal judge on Friday tossed out a $15-billion defamation lawsuit filed by President Trump against The New York Times.U.S. District…
Federal judge says she is ‘inclined’ to order Trump restore $500 million in UCLA grants
A federal judge Thursday said she was “inclined to extend” an earlier ruling and order the Trump administration to restore an additional $500 million in…
Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold his firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
WASHINGTON — President Trump appealed to the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook from the independent board that can raise or…
US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time since December | Business and Economy News
BREAKINGBREAKING, The central bank’s cut comes amid a cooling labour market, which has stalled economic growth.The United States Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by…
Federal Reserve expected to issue first rate cut since late 2024
Sept. 17 (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to announce fresh rate cuts in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's demands…
Trump approves federal disaster aid for storms and flooding in 6 states
President Trump has approved federal disaster aid for six states and tribes following storms and floods that occurred this spring and summer.The disaster declarations, announced…
Trump administration appeals ruling blocking him from firing Federal Reserve Gov. Cook
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s administration on Wednesday appealed a ruling blocking him from firing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook as he seeks more control over the traditionally…
Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now
WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday let President Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in a string of high-profile firings…
Assembly panel recommends Becerra for state attorney general after he promises to protect California against ‘federal intrusion’
Reporting from Sacramento — An Assembly panel on Tuesday recommended the confirmation of Los Angeles Rep. Xavier Becerra as state attorney general after the nominee pledged to…
Thousands protest for a ‘Free D.C.’ on the fourth week of federal control in Washington
WASHINGTON — Thousands of protesters marched across Washington, D.C., on Saturday in one of the largest demonstrations against President Trump’s federal takeover of policing in the nation’s…
PBS cuts 100 jobs after losing federal funding, lays off 34
Sept. 5 (UPI) -- The chief executive of PBS said Thursday that the company was cutting 15% of its workforce due to an elimination of…
Most Federal Judges Get Outside Income
WASHINGTON — The majority of America’s federal judges have six-figure investment portfolios and many make more money off the bench than on, according to a comprehensive study…
Transgender federal employees say they face fear and discrimination under Trump
Marc Seawright took pride in his job at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, where he worked for more than eight years and most recently…
UC warns of ‘distinct possibility’ of federal funding losses beyond UCLA, with billions at risk in spat with Trump
The University of California’s top leader has raised the “distinct possibility” that financial losses due to the Trump administration’s funding cuts could amount to billions…
Federal judge bars U.S. government from sending Guatemalan children back, for now
HARLINGEN, Texas — A U.S. judge at least temporarily blocked the government Sunday from deporting a group of Guatemalan children who had crossed the border without their…
Federal agents arrest Washington wildfire firefighters
Two firefighters helping to fight a wildfire in Washington state were arrested this week by federal immigration officials, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed. Photo…