California judge pauses much of Trump slashing of federal agencies
SAN FRANCISCO — The Trump administration must halt much of its widescale downsizing of the federal workforce, a California judge ordered Friday.U.S. District Judge Susan Illston in…
Federal Reserve maintains interest rate amid economic uncertainty
May 7 (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced the lending rate would hold steady due to economic uncertainty caused by the Trump administration's…
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, warns of higher unemployment | Business and Economy News
The central bank will hold steady amid economic uncertainty driven by tariffs.The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, brushing off President Donald Trump’s…
Newsom wants a federal tax credit to save Hollywood. Why that’s a long shot
Shortly after President Trump stunned Hollywood with his call for tariffs on films produced overseas, California Gov. Gavin Newsom waded into the debate with an…
L.A. federal prosecutors resign over plea offer to deputy, sources say
Several federal prosecutors — including the chief of the Public Corruption and Civil Rights Section — have submitted their resignations following a plea deal offered…
Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting.The…
Canadian PM Carney’s Liberals poised to win federal election dominated by Trump
April 28 (UPI) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal Party were poised to lead a fourth consecutive government late Monday, as voters…
Musk’s conflicts: $2.37 billion in possible federal penalties, report says
Elon Musk and his companies faced at least $2.37 billion in potential federal fines and penalties the day President Trump took office, according to a…
Canadians head to polls in federal election
Canadians take to the polls Monday to vote on whether Liberal Party leader Mark Carney will stay on as prime minister. Pool Photo by Neil…
Campgrounds, visitor centers at federal lakes closing amid Trump’s budget cuts
TOPEKA, Kan. — Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have…
Judge blocks Trump from nixing federal workers’ collective bargaining rights
WASHINGTON — A federal judge Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that a labor union says would cancel collective bargaining rights for…
Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities
A federal judge in California on Thursday barred the Trump administration from denying or conditioning the use of federal funds to “sanctuary” jurisdictions, saying that…
Federal judge restricts Trump administration’s efforts to withhold school funding based on DEI
April 24 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Thursday restricted the Trump administration from denying funds to public schools that participate in diversity, equity and…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s push to end DEI in K-12 schools | Education News
Critics have said Trump’s order conflicts with promise to return education to schools and states.A federal judge in New Hampshire has restricted the ability of…
California expands its electric school bus fleet as federal freeze paused efforts elsewhere
SACRAMENTO — California is spending $500 million to put an additional 1,000 electric school buses on the road as federal cuts and freezes paused efforts in other…
Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America
Voice of America leader Kari Lake is seen in an overflow room for President Donald Trump's Inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.,…
New York City ignores federal deadline to end congestion pricing
1 of 2 | New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on Monday,…
Kansas City has long been a federal hub. The pain from Trump’s cuts is everywhere
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In her 28 years working for the federal government, Shea Giagnorio provided day care for the children of U.S. soldiers, training for employees…
Federal government takes over $7B Penn Station renovation in NYC
April 19 (UPI) -- The Federal Railroad Administration has taken control of the $7 billion renovation of New York City's Penn Station rail hub from…
Arizona governor vetoes bill requiring local officials to help with federal immigration efforts
PHOENIX — Arizona’s Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday vetoed a Republican-backed bill intended to support the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown by requiring local and state officials…