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House to Vote on SAVE Act: Bill Would Require Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration, Raising Concerns Over Access

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote this week on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a Republican-backed bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.  Republican leaders say the SAVE Act is essential for restoring trust in elections by ensuring […]

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Trump Administration Sparks Controversy with Clean Air Act Exemption Initiative

The Trump administration has ignited fierce debate by introducing a controversial initiative that allows industrial polluters to seek exemptions from Clean Air Act regulations through a simple email submission.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under President Donald Trump, announced this week that companies can email requests for presidential exemptions under […]

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Trump Signs Executive Order Overhauling Election Rules, Sparking Legal Challenges

President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order aimed at overhauling election processes in the United States to enhance transparency, security, and compliance with federal laws. Titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” the order introduces sweeping measures. The executive order formally rescinds Executive Order 14019 (Promoting […]

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Trump’s Golf Outings Cost Taxpayers Millions as He Spends Nearly Every Weekend at His Resorts

Since reassuming office on January 20, President Donald Trump has spent nearly every weekend at one of his golf resorts, particularly his West Palm Beach course near Mar-a-Lago. A HuffPost analysis of a 2019 Government Accountability Office report estimates that Trump’s second-term golf outings have cost $26,127,531 to date. These […]

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23andMe Bankruptcy Raises Concerns Over Genetic Data Privacy

23andMe, the prominent direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, sparking significant concerns about the future of its customers’ sensitive genetic data. The filing aims to facilitate a court-supervised sale of the company’s assets while addressing mounting financial and legal challenges, including liabilities from a major data […]

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Pentagon Races to Develop Trump’s “Golden Dome” Missile Defense Shield Amid Technical and Budget Challenges

President Donald Trump’s ambitious “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative is rapidly gaining momentum within the Pentagon, with military officials scrambling to develop a nationwide shield designed to protect the entire United States from long-range missile attacks. The project, which faces significant technical and financial hurdles, has been designated as a […]

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Social Security Administration Makes Changes to Identification and Direct Deposit Verification

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced significant updates to its identity proofing and direct deposit processing procedures. Starting March 31, 2025, the SSA will enforce stricter identity-proofing protocols for benefit claims and direct deposit changes. Beneficiaries and applicants who cannot verify their identity online through their “My Social Security” […]

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Federal Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Social Security Administration and Department of Government Efficiency

The United States District Court for the District of Maryland has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) in a case involving the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, and others against the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The order, issued on […]