Mayor Brandon Johnson Approves ‘Right to Protest’ Directive Amid Actions by Trump Administration Against the City

Chicago Mayor’s Executive Order on Protest Protections On Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson enacted a significant executive order aimed at enhancing protections for protests within the city. This move comes amid the Trump administration’s Operation Midway Blitz, targeting undocumented immigrants in areas with sanctuary policies. The new “right to protest” order seeks to expand existing […]

Trump signs directive to rename Department of Defense to Department of War

On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Department of Defense to the War Bureau. Just before the signing at the Oval Office, Pete Hegses, the secretary overseeing the department, mentioned that the name change reflects a desire to adopt a more aggressive military stance. He remarked, “We are restoring the President […]

Federal Employees Return to the Office in Large Numbers Following Trump’s Directive About ‘Taxpayers Who Support Their Salaries’

Gallup Poll Reveals Drop in Hybrid Work Among Federal Employees A recent Gallup poll indicates that the prevalence of hybrid work arrangements among federal workers has significantly declined since President Donald Trump’s directive aimed at transitioning most agency employees back to in-person roles. Currently, 46% of federal employees are fully working onsite, which is notably […]

Trump Signs Directive To Restore Beauty To Federal Buildings

Trump’s Executive Order on Federal Architecture On Thursday, President Trump unveiled an executive order focused on enhancing the aesthetic appeal of federal buildings in the U.S. He emphasized the importance of respecting local architectural heritage. The order seeks to shift away from modern and brutalist styles, favoring a return to “classic” architectural designs. As Trump […]

Efforts to tighten immigration policies increase in D.C. following Trump’s directive for federal oversight

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, local leaders and advocates expressed their concerns over President Donald Trump’s directive to deploy 3,400 Columbia police officers alongside 800 National Guard troops, arguing it continues the administration’s immigration enforcement practices. Following the President’s decision earlier this week, checkpoints have been established in busy areas to enforce local laws. Meanwhile, bulldozers […]

Trump Administration Issues Urgent Directive To Prevent Potential Power Grid Crisis

Department of Energy Issues Emergency Order for Grid Operators On Monday evening, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order aimed at major grid operators following a request from the government. PJM Interconnections specifically sought this order to allow the Wagner Generation Station in Maryland to operate beyond its usual limits. The DOE stated […]

Court upholds national ban on birthright citizenship directive.

9th Circuit Challenges Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order WASHINGTON – The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision to block President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationally, even in light of a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that cautioned against broad immigration measures. This development suggests the matter may return […]

Court Confirms Halt on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Directive

9th Circuit Court Rules Against Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order On Wednesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship is “unconstitutional.” This ruling aligns with a lower court’s earlier decision to block the federal order, as noted in court documents. When Trump took office in January, […]

Shredding Documents And Burning Bags: USAID Employees Receive Surprising Directive

The United States Organization for International Development (USAID) reportedly has begun the document-destruction process as part of a broader management measure for President Donald Trump’s plan to reorganize federal agencies. An email from USAID’s acting executive director, Erica Carr, directs Washington staff to shred and burn various documents, a standard procedure in a specific operational […]