Articles tagged with #federal
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Kat Abughazaleh: Democratic Contender for Congress Indicted Over Chicago ICE Protests
Kat Abughazaleh, a Democratic contender for the U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois's 3rd congressional district, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with a 2019 Chicago ICE protest. The indictment, which was unsealed on October 25, 2023, alleges that Abughazaleh participat...
Government Shutdown Update: Health Care Compromise Appears Far Off as the Government Shutdown Stalemate Persists
The government shutdown continues, with key issues including health care and border security remaining unresolved. A compromise on health care seems unlikely in the near future, further prolonging the shutdown. Update on Government Shutdown Negotiations As the shutdown enters its second week, negoti...
Food Stamps and SNAP Benefits: Millions of Americans Are at Risk of Losing Food Stamps Next Month Amid Shutdown
Food Stamps and SNAP Benefits: Millions at Risk Amid Government Shutdown Millions of Americans risk losing their food assistance next month if the current government shutdown continues. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, is facing funding uncertainty...
Senate Vote Government Shutdown: Senate Fails to Advance GOP Funding Bill for 8th Time as Shutdown Drags On
The US government shutdown entered its 14th day on Wednesday, with the Senate again failing to advance a Republican funding bill. The 49-45 vote, short of the 60 needed for advancement, marked the eighth time the measure has been rejected. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer dismissed the Republica...
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is facing a daunting challenge as he prepares to take the stage in Philadelphia, where simmering trade tensions and a stubbornly high inflation rate are putting increasing pressure on his monetary policy decisions. According to recent market trends, investors are ...
USCIS Citizenship Ceremonies Shutdown: Your Appointments Rescheduled: Shutdown Cancels US Citizenship Ceremonies
As the US government shutdown stretches into its third week, thousands of immigrants who had finally reached the threshold of citizenship have been left in limbo. The cancellation of USCIS citizenship ceremonies nationwide has sparked confusion, anxiety, and disappointment among those who had spent ...
Is Today a Federal Holiday: Federal Holidays 2025: Is Columbus Day a Federal Holiday? See US Holiday Calendar
As the nation grapples with its complex past, Monday's dual celebration of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day has sparked intense debate. President Donald Trump's proclamation lauding Christopher Columbus as 'the original American hero' has been met with fierce criticism from critics who see t...
Columbus Day Conundrum: Trump's Proclamation Sparks Controversy
As the nation observes Columbus Day on Monday, October 13, the traditional holiday has become increasingly contentious. President Donald Trump's proclamation, issued earlier this year, has sparked outrage among Indigenous rights advocates, who argue that Christopher Columbus' legacy is marred by vio...
RIF: White House Says Substantial Layoffs of Federal Workers Have Begun, With Few Details
The US government's 21-day shutdown has reached a boiling point, with the Trump administration making good on its threat to slash the federal workforce by issuing 'substantial' layoffs. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought confirmed the layoffs had begun, tweeting, "The RIFs have ...