Trump Administration Cuts Jobs as Agencies Shut Down
Government Shutdown Leads to New Layoffs As the ongoing government shutdown continues, federal agencies have started another round of layoffs affecting thousands of workers as of Friday. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has confirmed that a new wave of reductions in force (RIF) is underway following a failed Senate vote to reopen the […]
Significant job cuts for federal employees initiated by the Trump administration during the shutdown
WASHINGTON – On Friday, the Trump administration disclosed that mass layoffs of federal workers have commenced. This action stands out as it’s something that hasn’t occurred during prior government shutdowns, potentially altering the government’s size and function in substantial ways. White House Budget Director Russ Vought announced on social media at noon that the layoffs, […]
FBI cuts connections with Alabama’s Southern Poverty Law Center, calling it a biased smear operation.
FBI Ends Ties with SPLC The FBI, under director Kash Patel, is taking steps to distance itself from certain external left-wing organizations. On Friday, it was announced that the agency has officially severed its relationship with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), based in Montgomery. Patel expressed strong sentiments about the SPLC, stating, “The Southern […]
Trump repeatedly cuts funding to pressure California, making the state’s legal battle more difficult.
The Trump administration recently decided to withhold millions of dollars allocated for domestic violence survivors and other crime victims from states that do not align with its immigration policies. In response, California, along with 19 other states and the District of Columbia, filed a lawsuit asserting that these conditions are illegal and compromise public safety. […]
White House alerts about possible large-scale job cuts due to government shutdown
The Washington Memorial in Washington, DC on October 1, 2025, closed many operations overnight after Congress failed to pass the Stop Gap Funding Bill. WASHINGTON – Vice President J.D. Vance mentioned on Wednesday his efforts to garner additional votes from U.S. Senate Democrats for the Republican suspension spending bill aimed at reopening the government. However, […]
FBI Cuts Connections with ADL, Which Labeled TPUSA as ‘Extremism’
FBI Cuts Ties with ADL After Extremism Classification The FBI has officially severed its longstanding relationship with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a move that follows the organization’s classification of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) as a “center of extremists.” Kash Patel, a notable figure in the FBI, criticized former director James Comey, suggesting that his partnership […]
How families in California are preparing for upcoming Medicaid cuts
Elijah’s Story and Medicaid Cuts Elijah Maldonado, born just under three years ago, has required specialized medical care that his family could only access through public programs. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as an infant and spent his early months in a public hospital in Orange County. Now seven years old, Elijah participates in […]
Major Food Assistance Cuts Carry High Cost for Tennessee Taxpayers
Tennessee Faces Potential SNAP Cuts Impacting Taxpayers Tennessee taxpayers might soon feel the pinch from proposed cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP), which could end up costing the state more than $100 million. As the federal government shifts some financial responsibilities to the states, Tennessee could see each taxpayer facing around $110 in additional […]
Gary Palmer: Major tax cuts for those earning under $100,000 a year
US Rep. Gary Palmer Discusses Benefits of Recent Legislation US Representative Gary Palmer has clarified the advantages of the significant legislation passed by Congress earlier this year. This settlement package allocates $4.5 trillion in tax cuts from the Trump administration, which are set to expire soon. It waives income tax on tips, overtime wages, and […]
Cuts to HIV/AIDS funding by the Trump administration result in loss of $2M Meharry grant
NASHVILLE – Meharry Medical College has faced a significant setback, losing $2 million in grants intended for HIV research. This loss follows the Trump administration’s decision, which allowed the National Institutes of Health to cut hundreds of millions in funding linked to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Meharry, known as one of the oldest […]