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7. Immigration Enforcement in Alabama Immigration and Customs Enforcement is now working with Alabama police to detain undocumented immigrants during traffic stops, particularly targeting those with criminal histories. 6. Huntsville City Council’s Budget Decision The Huntsville City Council has opted to exclude funding for the proposed AI cameras for garbage trucks from the 2026 budget. […]
Trump administration warns of cutting state funds due to truckers’ English skills
Transport Secretary Warns States About Federal Funding Risks On Tuesday, U.S. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy addressed the potential loss of federal funding for transportation in three states—New Mexico, Washington, and California—citing noncompliance with President Trump’s executive orders. He emphasized the urgency during an event in Washington, D.C. According to Duffy, these states have 30 days […]
Judge Stops Trump Administration From Cutting Funds to Many Sanctuary Cities
Judge Rules Against Trump Administration on Sanctuary Funding A judge appointed by Obama decided late Friday that the Trump administration is not allowed to cut federal funds to various cities and counties due to their sanctuary policies. William Orrick, who sits on the Northern California bench, has extended a preliminary injunction aimed at preventing the […]
Thatcher Community Marks Eighth Street Ribbon Cutting During Budget Approval Meeting
Graham County Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap A recent meeting of the Graham County Board of Supervisors focused on essential discussions about the county budget and various upcoming events. Taking place on August 4, 2025, the meeting emphasized the necessity of approving the budget promptly, in line with state regulations. The board confirmed that the […]
Senate Republicans move forward with legislation cutting funding for NPR, PBS, and international aid.
Senate Moves Towards Cancelling Foreign Aid Funds WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate is edging closer to eliminating previously approved funding for various foreign aid programs and public broadcasting, following discussions among GOP leaders to address several concerns. Senators Susan Collins from Maine, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, and Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, alongside all Democrats, expressed […]
Judge Maintains Halt on Cutting Funding for Planned Parenthood
Massachusetts Judge Extends Restraining Order on Medicaid Funding Cuts A judge in Massachusetts has decided to extend a temporary restraining order, effectively halting new regulations that would reduce Medicaid funding to specific planned parent-child health centers. Federal judge Indira Talwani, appointed during the Obama administration, issued a ruling stating that the law preventing Medicaid reimbursements […]
California closes $12-billion deficit by cutting back immigrants’ access to healthcare
Sacramento – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a budget Friday to close the $12 billion deficit, including a groundbreaking healthcare expansion for low-income adult immigrants without legal status. For the third year in a row, the country’s most populous states have been forced to cut funds and stop some of the programs supported by Democratic […]
New Mexico Jury Convicts Man Of Cutting Victim’s Head Off, Playing Soccer With It
A New Mexico ju umpire convicted a homeless man in first-degree murder for beheading the victim on Wednesday, kicking his head like a soccer ball in 2021, authorities said. Joel Alciniega Seants, 28, of Las Cruces, stabbed James Garcia “84 times and 84 times with a small switchblade” on June 20, 2021. announcement. “Arciniega-Saenz beheaded […]
Trump Admin Reportedly Cutting 80,000 Jobs From Veterans Affairs
President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly cutting 80,000 jobs from the Veterans Affairs Bureau (VA) through a “active” restructuring, according to a memo obtained by the Associated Press on Wednesday. Virginia Chief of Staff Christopher Silleck reportedly said the department’s top staff was intended to return to staffing levels in 2019 to 400,000 employees. According […]
MATT GAETZ: Cutting Mountains Of Waste At Pentagon Won’t Leave America Defenseless
Elon Musk is a man on a mission to bring efficiency to Mars, and perhaps humans. He sees the two as a connected venture. The government has stopped him from the finest innovation, so he is changing the government. Most will remember that when he takes over Twitter (now X), he will significantly reduce him […]