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” […]
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 […]
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign promise to return educational authority to state and local governments. While the order has generated significant attention, its immediate effects remain uncertain as only Congress has the authority to fully abolish a […]
The Federal Reserve announced its latest monetary policy decision, opting to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% to 4.50%. This decision reflects the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) ongoing efforts to balance its dual mandate of maximum employment and stable inflation, which remains elevated above the long-term […]
A federal court in Washington, D.C., Ana Reyes, has granted a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military. The ruling, issued on March 18, 2025, halts the implementation of the ban pending further litigation. The court’s decision was in response […]
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang has issued a ruling that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violates the U.S. Constitution. The controversy began when the Trump administration, with Elon Musk serving as a key advisor, […]
In a recent statement on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump has called for the impeachment of a federal judge who ruled against his administration’s deportation policies. U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg issued a ruling that challenged the Trump administration’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to […]
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump fired the two Democratic commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, in a move that critics argue is both unconstitutional and a direct challenge to the agency’s independence. This action leaves the FTC with only two Republican commissioners, Chair […]
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper has ordered the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a component of the Trump administration’s efforts to streamline government operations, to comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. DOGE, which has been involved in significant restructuring and downsizing efforts within the federal government, has been […]
Arlington National Cemetery has removed links to pages featuring notable Black, Hispanic, and female veterans from its website. This decision is part of a larger effort by the Department of Defense (DOD) to scrub its digital platforms of DEI-related materials, following directives from Pentagon leaders and executive orders by President […]
