Government policies, elections, and political analysis.
Eight hundred National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) workers have been laid off, while more job cuts are expected at the end of the week. The terminations, concentrated on probationary employees, represent about 10% of NOAA’s workforce and have caused widespread anxiety among scientists, legislators, and public safety officials. NOAA is a critical organization for…
Washington, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump announces a fragile new policy to offer a $5 million gold card to wealthy foreign nationals to give them permanent residency in the United States. Designed to entice individuals with noteworthy liquidity to invest, the policy is advertised as a vehicle for popularly turning around the economy of…
Local entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has put in his official application for Ohio governor in 2026 after running for president without success. At a kick-off event, Ramaswamy gave an outline of how he intends to change the state’s education sector, foster a new economy, and combat government production obstacles. A showman in the 2024 Republican presidential…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is positioning herself as one of the leading Democratic stalwarts to challenge former President Donald Trump in virtually any sphere that bears relevance to engagements with New York. With time, Hochul has sharpened her game plan and says that she picked some pretty strong lessons about being firm, fighting political…
With Very Few Exceptions, the Agencies There Have Reportedly Voiced Discontent Over Elon Musk’s Directive For All Federal Employees to Justify Their Weekly Operations or Risk Dismissal** In a rare public criticism, some federal agencies, such as those headed by Trump-appointed leaders, have pushed back against Musk’s recent directive requiring that all federal workers must…
Reports say Elon Musk’s security was put under the protection of the United States Marshals Service. This step has sparked controversy surrounding Musk’s powers becoming supreme in national security and law enforcement networks. Growth in the Ole of the Government Musk, who manages several entities such as Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, has similarly impacted government…
A top official at the FDA resigned in protest after mass dismissals involving 90 workers at the agency, an act he described as a public health threat to the integrity of its mission. Jim Jones, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, who was active in his resignation just a few days into the office of Health…
**Washington, D.C. –** Secretary of Defense, U.S. has ordered the military to prepare for major cuts in federal spending. This order will be handed down to each senior military commander, pointing to an incoming sea change in defense policies, resource management, and operational priorities. The cuts, sources in the Pentagon said, could affect different branches…
The decision comes amid increasing political pressure to tackle the country’s deficit and redirect government spending. Legislators have considered possible decreases in military spending within larger budgetary negotiations, with some calling for redirecting priorities toward domestic infrastructure and social programs. Military commanders have criticized how the reductions might hinder force readiness and modernization programs. Defense…
Washington, D.C. – February 18, 2025* – The head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) tendered resignation after third-party system DOGE’s unauthorized access to Social Security recipients’ data was noticed, sources confirmed Monday. John R. Calloway, who has been at the agency’s helm since 2022, resigned late Sunday amid growing tensions surrounding the breach. The…
